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The Other Side or Ellis Island’s Hospital
Abandoned Hospital Tour on Ellis Island If you join us on our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour, you’ll notice a cluster of buildings on the south side of Ellis Island, set apart from the main museum. These buildings make up the island’s hospital complex which until fairly recently, had been abandoned and left […]
Chic Buildings of the Highline or Architecture New York Style
Some of New York’s most fashionable buildings are located around the High Line; fitting since Chelsea has become the most desirable neighborhood in the city in the last decade. Some of the newer buildings are products of a luxury condo boom, while others have been around for a bit longer and are enjoying the nouveau […]
On the 12th day of Christmas… The New York Philharmonic Holiday & New Years Eve Concerts
On Dec. 19th and Dec. 20th the Philharmonic performs “Winter Wonderland,” “O Tannenbaum,” and a medley of Irving Berlin classics like “White Christmas” and “Happy Holiday,” and a carol sing-along that will warm your spirits. Plus: a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Whoopi Goldberg on Dec. 19 and Mo Rocca on Dec. 20. […]
On the 11th day of Christmas… Find a Great Restaurant for an Un-Christmas Dinner
For years as Christians celebrated at home, Jews needed an option for what to eat on Xmas and Chinese was the answer. This fun tradition has begun to spread outside of the Jewish community and for some families, even the most devout Christmas celebrators, have begun to embarrass festivities. Chinatowneateries can be pretty busy year […]
On the 10th day of Christmas… Dyker Heights Holiday Lights
Out of all the yuletide razzle-dazzle NYC has to offer, the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2017 display is by far the most spectacular. (Sorry, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree). Each year, over 100,000 people flock to the Brooklyn neighborhood to witness some of the most over-the-top Christmas lights we’ve ever seen—think huge inflatable Santa’s and snowmen, […]
On the 9th day of Christmas… Sledding in the Parks
If weather trends stay on course for New York City, you’ll want to prepare yourself for some major snow this holiday season. Take advantage of the wintery weather and join the fun at any of the dozen local parks for some sledding! Prospect Park in Brooklyn or Central Park in Manhattan are classic locations to […]
On the 8th day of Christmas… 5th Avenue Holiday Window Displays
Shopping in NYC during the holidays can be a bit hectic due to the tourist-packed streets. But there are definitely redeeming qualities to making the trek into the crowds: beautiful holiday window displays! Every year starting in mid-November, the most of the major department stores in New York City create one-of-a-kind presentations of holiday-cheer […]
On the 7th day of Christmas… the NYBG Holiday Train Show
The Botanical Gardens in the Bronx showcases a special display enjoyable for the whole family. Enchanting model trains zip through a display of 150 landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Marvel at G-scale locomotives humming along among familiar sights such as […]
On the 6th day of Christmas… Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park or Central Park
There are numerous ice skating rinks around New York during the holiday season. The most famous has to be The Rink At Rockefeller Center. It is open from 8:30am to 12am typically (check for specific days) and people tend to spend anywhere from 10-45 mins there at a time. You can reserve your tickets with […]
On the 5th day of Christmas…The Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes
You will shout out “5 Golden Rings”, or should I say “kicks”, when you see this show! Every holiday season, one of the most beloved annual Christmas shows in history takes place at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular incorporates more than 140 performers that […]
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