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On the 4th day of Christmas… Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
For over eight decades, the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center and the holiday decorations adorning and surrounding have stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers and visitors alike. From the beginning, the Tree was a gathering place and reflection of what was happening in the world around it. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is […]
On the 3rd day of Christmas… St. Patrick’s Cathedral
It doesn’t matter if you are Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, or even an Atheist you just have admirer the beautiful architecture and majesty that is St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Every year faithful from around the Tri-State flock to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in celebration of Christmas. A lottery is held every year just for people to receive a […]
On the 2nd day of Christmas… Saks Fifth Ave. Holiday Light Display
The theme of this year’s holiday windows at Saks Fifth Avenue is “Once Upon a Holiday,” and the department store teamed up with Disney to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. For the first time in 94 years, all of its 14 windows are animated, bringing the fairy-tale to life. […]
The 12 Best Things To Do During the Holidays or New York At Christmas
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. New York just blooms with excitement and anticipation. The city comes to life with caroling, dancing, and tourists from all over the world sharing in the urban holiday experience with New York locals. We at TopDogTours like the Holiday’s so much we even […]
Halloween Tours in the Village or Ghosts in the City
Halloween has always been a time where it seems the veil between our plane of existence and what lies beyond becomes a bit thinner. No place celebrates that more than Greenwich Village. New York’s Village Halloween Parade is an annual holiday parade and street pageant presented on the night of every Halloween in New York […]
Death Avenue or How New York Got a Really Cool Park!
Death Avenue. Two words that strike fear in the souls of mortal men. Death Avenue was a nickname for both 10th and 11th Avenues from 1846 to 1941. During this time, large freight trains come down 10th Ave; which would back up to numerous loading docks. The down side of this was the fact […]
Our First ‘TopDog’ Central Park Fundraiser for Dogs
When the company first started, I knew I wanted to give back in a way we wouldn’t be able to as private citizens. Once we had gotten our bearings as new business owners, I was trying to figure out what kind of cause we should hold an event for. We had adopted our younger dog […]
Getting Lost in the Park or Oasis in the Jungle
Even before I moved to New York, Central Park held a special place in my heart. When my husband and I were still dating, we took our first trip to NYC for some auditions. There was a huge snow storm coming into the city and after hopping on one of the last flights into New […]
Introducing TopDog Tours
My First Time in NYC or How I Stumbled into a New Life I remember my first time coming to New York City. It was during a horrible blizzard. I remember people said, “It was the worst snow storm in years.” To be fair, I think they say that about every storm that happens […]
Central Bark Dog Tour and FUNdraiser – May 7
Central Park is one of the most visited urban parks in the United States and one of NYC’s most popular tourist attractions. What better way to enjoy this unique 843 acre city oasis than by taking a fully guided walking tour? And to add to the fun it’s dog friendly! Bring you four-legged friend along […]
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