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Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Best known for being home to Wall Street, there are lots of exciting and interesting things to do in Lower Manhattan. The area offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and is steeped in fascinating American history. Since the market crash, many office blocks have been converted into apartments, and the growing number of bars, restaurants and […]

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10 Must-See Sights of Central Park

Central Park Lake

Central Park is the great, green heart of New York City.  The 843-acre green space (two and a half miles in length and a half mile in width) includes meadows, forests, lakes, monuments and spectacular architecture. In fact, the area is so vast and the delights so plentiful, it can be difficult to select the […]

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Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC

Pond in Central Park, NYC

“Autumn in New York, It’s good to live it again.” So goes the classic song by Vernon Duke…and we couldn’t agree more. Every fall the trees turn dazzling colors, the air begins to chill, and the cultural calendar heats up, making it a wonderful time to be in NYC. There’s so much to see, experience […]

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New York’s Finest Gardens

NY Botancial Garden, NYC

New York’s energy and drive are exciting, exhilarating…and exhausting. Fortunately the city offers an antidote to its propulsive pace – exquisite gardens.  These green havens are tranquil settings in which to marvel at the beauty of nature.  All of NYC’s marvelous gardens are easily accessible and allow one the chance to relax, recharge and escape […]

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New York City’s Best Beaches

South Beach, Staten Island, NYC

During a sweltering NYC summer, New Yorkers long to escape the concrete jungle for a sandy beach with cool ocean breezes.  Fortunately, there are many fine beaches at hand.  New York City has 14 miles of public beaches that are free, open to all, and just a subway, bus or ferry ride away. Here are […]

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Best of Summer in New York: 2014

Water Taxi Beach, Governors Island, NYC

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 […]

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