Summer in New York can mean steamy, languid days when New Yorkers traditionally flee the city. The exodus once left a dull cultural hiatus…but no more. New York now offers an abundance of Summertime outdoor treats and cultural offerings to delight intrepid residents and visitors. Even better, most of them are completely free! Here some […]
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Central Park’s Northern Highlights
Central Park, the sprawling green oasis in the center of Manhattan, is undeniably beautiful…and huge. Two and a half miles in length and packed with landscapes and attractions, there is simply too much to see in a single visit. While most visitors enjoy the famous sites in Central Park’s south end, too few explore it’s […]
Autumn in NY: Fall Foliage in New York City
Yes, you can experience the best NY fall foliage right here in New York City! With its crisp air and blue skies, autumn in NY is stunning, but it’s the trees—sporting leaves of spectacular red, orange, gold, and purple—that are the real draw. New York’s fall foliage display usually lasts two to three weeks in […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park
NYC has a magnificent new play ground – Brooklyn Bridge Park! Brooklyn’s derelict waterfront has been transformed into parkland stretching over a mile along the East River shoreline. The park features lawns, playgrounds, promenades, sporting fields, beaches, and picnic facilities with spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, New York harbor, and the Statue […]
The Best Ice Skating in New York (Updated 2014)
Want to go ice skating in New York? You can! Every winter, pleasure-seeking New Yorkers and visitors strap on skates and join the fun at New York’s many skating rinks. Ice skating in New York is a tradition that goes back to the 17th century, when locals would skate on Collect Pond (which would have […]
The High Line: New York’s Park in the Sky
Ah, the High Line. It’s on the tip of everyone’s tongues—and might just be the coolest park in New York. In a few short years, the High Line, located in Chelsea, has become one of the world’s most celebrated parks. Formerly a decrepit elevated rail line, the area’s been transformed into a green space, complete with gardens, […]
Manhattanhenge 2012
Grab your camera (or smart phone) and head to one of Manhattan’s main cross-town arteries for that semiannual solar event: Manhattanhenge. Twice yearly the setting sun aligns precisely with Manhattan’s street grid, creating a radiant glow across the canyons and illuminating both sides of the cross streets. Had Manhattan’s orderly plan of avenues and streets […]