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An Afternoon in Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan draws visitors to its narrow, maze-like streets with some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. To get to Wall Street or the Brooklyn Bridge, you have to head down that way. The launching point for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty are there, too. And then there’s sleek One World Trade Center with its stunning 360 degree city views, and the peaceful and moving September 11 Memorial & Museum. Spend a day in Lower Manhattan and you’ll only add to the list of things you want to do there. Here are some suggestions on how...
Superheros Tour Wins Award for Incredible Family-Friendly Experience
Incredible Family-Friendly Experiences Top Dog Tours wins the first annual GetYourGuide Awards for incredible travel experiences. The list, announced on October 15th, celebrates excellence in the tours and activities industry by category and region. Winners were selected by a team of GetYourGuide judges using a proprietary algorithm across a variety of happiness metrics, including average review score, net promoter score, review language quality, booking volume, and number of reviews. “Travel activities create the long-lasting vacation memories travelers remember most fondly and talk about years later,” said Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide. “The tours recognized in the first...
Ghost & Superheros Tours Discount Specials
Happy Fall! We're offering a special discount to all of our newsletter subscribers for Ghosts tours and Superheros tours booked in October*. To get the discount codes head over to the sidebar or the bottom of the page (on mobile) and Join the Email list. You will receive an email with the latest newsletter and discount codes good for: $5 off group Ghost Tours $10 off Private Ghost Tours 20% off Superhero tours *Tours do not need to be attended in October, but booked in October. We look forward to having you as a guest!
A Dessert Lover’s Guide To SoHo
A Sweet Trip Through New York City SoHo is for fashion lovers and foodies. It’s a chain store shopping mecca, but also home to designer boutiques and a smattering of independent bookstores. Whatever brings you to the neighborhood—maybe even just a wander through the pretty cobblestone streets—be sure to save room for dessert. Not so long ago, SoHo was a magnet for artists. The neighborhood’s artistic roots are apparent in the dessert cafés scattered around the neighborhood. They strive to serve delicious desserts, sure, but they’re also uniquely individual and constantly evolving with innovative treats that continue to delight...
Renovations At Belvedere Castle In Central Park
Belvedere Castle in Central Park is closed for the remainder of 2018 while it undergoes extensive, much-needed renovations. The Gothic structure was designed by Calvert Vaux who, along with Frederick Law Olmsted, designed Central Park, which first opened to the public in 1858. Vaux didn’t intend for the castle to serve any real function except as an ornamental structure and eye-catching landmark. It was strategically placed so that when pedestrians were down on the Mall, the castle’s waving flag beckoned them to come closer. When they headed for the castle, they had to walk by Bethesda Terrace and the...
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...
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