Central Park is the great, green heart of New York City. The 843-acre green space (two and a half miles in length and a half mile in width) includes meadows, forests, lakes, monuments and spectacular architecture. In fact, the area is so vast and the delights so plentiful, it can be difficult to select the […]
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Ellis Island ferry, Its History And What to See
For millions of immigrants streaming into New York, Ellis Island was the final gateway to a promising new world. It is said that as many as 40 percent of Americans can trace their lineage through Ellis Island. So it’s little wonder that Ellis Island is more than a national monument – for many it is […]
New York’s Easter Parade 2015
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet, And of the girl I’m taking to the Easter parade. Irving Berlin In a city that loves a parade, New York’s Easter Parade is a one of a kind spectacle. Neither a typical parade or a sacred rite, the Easter Parade is an informal procession […]
Chinese New Year in New York
Chinese New Year in New York makes for a serious party, complete with colorful parades, performances, firecrackers, food and cultural festivities. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in traditional Chinese culture: a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, thanksgiving, and hopes for good fortune. The Chinese calendar […]
Christmas in New York: NYC’s Best Holiday Attractions
New York is one of the world’s great holiday destinations. From November to the New Year the city is decked out in dazzling decorations, its department stores, boutiques and markets are bursting with holiday shoppers, and special holiday performances abound. In fact, there are so many things to see, do and experience, it can be […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: What You Need to Know to Go
Every Thanksgiving, New York celebrates with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—a serious spectacle! The immense parade marches through the canyons of Manhattan with giant helium balloons, grand, elaborate floats, marching bands and performance groups, thousands of clowns, and celebrity performances. More than 3.5 million spectators attend the parade. Another 50 million viewers watch the national telecast. […]
Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC
“Autumn in New York, It’s good to live it again.” So goes the classic song by Vernon Duke…and we couldn’t agree more. Every fall the trees turn dazzling colors, the air begins to chill, and the cultural calendar heats up, making it a wonderful time to be in NYC. There’s so much to see, experience […]