The rebirth of Lower East Side galleries Like most areas in New York City, the Lower East Side has seen a great deal of change over the years. What was once one of the most undesirable areas in the city has now become a mecca for the young and hip who flock there to indulge in drinking […]
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Tours of the Met
World-class art on exciting tours of the Met Opened in 1872, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million objects, including everything from ancient Egyptian temples to classic works by artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. With such an impressive collection to explore, and many tours of the Met to choose from, I opted to […]
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Museum
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum is the nation’s only museum devoted exclusively to design and its impact on daily life. Located in steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s gilded-age mansion, the historic edifice made history as the nation’s first residence with a structural steel frame and an Otis passenger elevator. The mansion is still making […]
10 Must-See Sights of Central Park
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 […]
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 […]
The Flatiron Building: A New York Icon
In a city of striking architecture and towering structures, the Flatiron Building is one of New York’s most celebrated skyscrapers. Its elegant design and narrow wedge shape (which seems to defy the laws of physics) has intrigued New Yorkers for over a century. The Flatiron has been the subject of paintings, photos, postcards and films, […]