New York City Travel Tips
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What Can You Do On The Brooklyn Side Of The Brooklyn Bridge?
After you’ve crossed the 1.1—mile wonder that spans the East River, spied Lady Liberty out in the harbor, and taken tons of epic photos, you’ll have a few decisions to make. What should you do once you step off the Brooklyn Bridge? Two neighborhoods are at your fingertips: Dumbo, with its trendy-industrial vibe, and Brooklyn Heights, home to mansions, grand brownstones, and a lovely public promenade. If you have time, I recommend you see as much as you can, but some key things to do are listed below. Explore Dumbo, which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is...
A Seasonal Escape to Governors Island in New York City
Governors Island was a recruitment depot during the Civil War, and a planning station for the D-Day invasion of World War II. When it was an army headquarters, enlisted men lived there with their families, and then the Coast Guard took over in the 1960s. The island has served many purposes—mostly military—but now it’s a 172-acre oasis that sits just 800 yards away from Lower Manhattan. It’s the ultimate urban escape. Pack a lunch and hop on the ferry to laze away an entire summer day, and be back in the city with plenty of time to make your...
Where to Find the Best Pizza in New York City
Should I Get One Slice or Two? Few topics will cause more debate among New Yorkers than where to find the best pizza. Opinions are plentiful and to make matters even more complicated, new pizzerias open and close all the time. Here’s a list of the absolute best, and in many cases, longest standing pizzerias in New York. Artichoke Basille’s These are the new kids on the block compared to the others on this list, which range from 40 years to more than a century old. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t earned their stripes. Francis Garcia and Sal...
The Battery: An Outdoor Oasis on the Tip of Manhattan
The Start of a City: Visitors flock to The Battery in huge numbers, mainly to board the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. But the 25-acre park on the southernmost tip of Manhattan is worth a second look. The Battery Conservancy was formed in the mid-1990s to address the disrepair the park had fallen into and since then, the area has become a thriving urban park. Its landscaped gardens and wide open, waterfront space are a far cry from the origins of The Battery, which earned its name in the 17th century when artillery batteries were...
A Walk Through Essex Street Market on the Lower East Side
Essex Street Market, with its old-school butcher and fishmonger, and towering shelves stocked with items that can fulfill any grocery list, not to mention cafés, bakeries, and food stalls, is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. It’s the kind of place where tourists might come in off the street to take a break and inspect their maps, while sitting at a table next to a throng of elderly gentlemen, sipping on coffee and discussing how much the neighborhood has changed. On the wall near Davidovich Bakery, a large mural displays the timeline of Essex Street Market, one of...
How to Spend a Snow Day in New York City
New York is many things—bright, loud, busy. As some visitors have noticed, it may not be the cleanest metropolis America has to offer. But it’s alive and exciting and for all its flaws, the city gives back in so many ways. One of those ways is when the snow starts to fall, dusting the city’s concrete in a clean, new layer of fresh snow, a layer that seems to mute the honking horns and draw at least a little bit of joy out of everyone, even frenetic New Yorkers. So if you’re lucky enough to be in New York on...
Ten Places to Take a Break in Chinatown or Big Apple’s Chinatown
Chinatown in New York is a lively, historic neighborhood packed with restaurants, boba “bubble” tea cafés, souvenir shops and much more. You’ll want to leave plenty of time to explore this culturally fascinating corner of the city, but don’t forget to take a break so you don’t run out of steam. Here are a few choices. 1) Chatham Square Library The hush of a library has a calming effect, and while any spot in the heart of Chinatown may not be the quietest, the library is a good option for stepping off the busy streets for a few minutes. You...
Hidden Gems near Union Square, NYC
Union Square is one of the most perfect, most quintessential people-watching spots in New York City. In one condensed location, you’re likely to see competitive games of chess in action, chanting Hare Krishnas eagerly passing out pamphlets, and the crowded, popular farmer’s market selling goods from Upstate New York farms. Or you might see people gathering for a passionate protest, whether it’s related to politics or animal rights (or both). It’s a fascinating, chaotic crossroads, so just imagine all the interesting gems that are hidden in the many streets that spread out from the area. Like many of the...
Greenwich Village at Night or Midnight Escapades Through The Village
Greenwich Village earned its bohemian reputation early on, and artists and free-spirits of all stripes still flock here today. There’s a nice mix of tourists, locals, and students, and it is home to some of the oldest cafés and restaurants in the city. You could spend an entire day exploring the narrow cobblestone streets and historic landmarks and still have plenty to do, especially if it’s nightlife you’re after. So what should a good visitor do after exploring the Village in the daylight? Even after the sun goes down, the options are endless, but here’s a good place to get...
Where to Get the Best Cup of Coffee in Greenwich Village
...The Village's Hot Brews The bohemian reputation of Greenwich Village largely evolved out of the coffeehouse culture of the 1960s. Bob Dylan, newly arrived in town and only 19 years old, sang folk songs at Café Wha?. Jimi Hendrix played here, Lenny Bruce did standup, and Mary Travers, of Peter, Paul and Mary served coffee while she worked as a waitress. Jack Kerouac was among the customers at Le Figaro Café, and at the legendary Gaslight Café, Allen Ginsberg gave poetry readings, and it later became a hot spot for New York’s folk music scene. Of the three coffeehouses,...
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