There’s no lack of intriguing things to do in Lower Manhattan and since many of the attractions are close together in this part of town, you can see quite a lot of them on a mile-long walk from Brooklyn Bridge to The Battery. This part of Lower Manhattan encompasses … [Read more...] about The Best Things to do in Lower Manhattan, NYC
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Walking the Brooklyn Bridge and Beyond
Ready to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge? Typically at the top of sightseeing itineraries, a Brooklyn Bridge walk is one every visitor (and local) must take! The bridge's architecture alone is a work of art, the surrounding views are unbeatable, and once you get to Brooklyn, … [Read more...] about Walking the Brooklyn Bridge and Beyond
A Hudson River Walk From Little Island to Pier 26
[Updated July 19, 2023] This walking itinerary in Hudson River Park can, if you so desire, begin and end with a glass of wine at two different waterfront wineries. In between the vino, you'll encounter some of New York City's newest revitalized spaces and most … [Read more...] about A Hudson River Walk From Little Island to Pier 26
Visiting Morris-Jumel Mansion, the Oldest House in Manhattan
[Updated October 17, 2022] As the oldest house in Manhattan, Morris-Jumel Mansion has seen its share of struggles and triumph. Residents who were wealthy beyond imagination lived here as did the enslaved individuals they owned. A future president used the home as his … [Read more...] about Visiting Morris-Jumel Mansion, the Oldest House in Manhattan
Dine at These Cafes & Restaurants in Inwood, NYC
[Updated May 4, 2023] Looking for great restaurants in Inwood, NYC? Maybe like us, you live in Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood and want to check out a new place to eat. Or possibly you're visiting New York City, have made your way uptown, and have worked up an appetite … [Read more...] about Dine at These Cafes & Restaurants in Inwood, NYC
How to Make the Most Out of Winter in New York City
[Updated January 7, 2025] Winter in New York City can deliver the clearest, most intensely blue skies. Some days, the sun shines with enough warmth to almost balance out the chill, or least make it bearable. And then there's the bad weather. Cold drizzling … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most Out of Winter in New York City
24 Non-Touristy Things to do in NYC (From a Local)
[Updated April 28, 2023] Are you ready to veer off the beaten path to find non-touristy things to do in NYC? Of course, some attractions in New York City should not be missed. Everyone, for example, should lose themselves in the beautiful chaos of Times Square at least … [Read more...] about 24 Non-Touristy Things to do in NYC (From a Local)
The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Makes a Perfect NYC Staycation
I'd been wanting to stay at the TWA Hotel since 2019, when it opened to a blitz of media and fanfare, even promoted by one publication as a portal to "the glamorous world of vintage travel." But why would I stay there? We live in Manhattan and the prospect of schlepping … [Read more...] about The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Makes a Perfect NYC Staycation
The Best Things to do in Inwood, NYC
[Updated September 28, 2022] Looking for things to do in Inwood, NYC? Not to worry. This little neighborhood in Upper Manhattan is packed with restaurants and cultural events, and outdoor activities as varied as hiking, kayaking, and biking are at your fingertips. … [Read more...] about The Best Things to do in Inwood, NYC
Hudson Yards Has Had Some Problems. Should You Visit Anyway?
[Updated May 5, 2023] The Vessel remains closed indefinitely. Access to the ground-level base is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 11am-7pm, with no reservation required. Should you visit Hudson Yards? The newest neighborhood in New … [Read more...] about Hudson Yards Has Had Some Problems. Should You Visit Anyway?