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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
If you’ve caught the wanderlust bug and you love reading travel stories, you’ll love the featured on the The New York Times website.
From a mother and daughter traveling to see their family in Sweden to a tour guide traveling along the Silk Road in China, there are 17 fascinating stories complete with beautiful photography.
Do you have a great story you’d like to tell us about your travels?
Let us know in a comment!
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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NYCvisit.com has named the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem the
has been the home of so many incredible performers since opening in 1914 on 125th Street. Its Amateur Night performances include winners like Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder. The theater has launched the careers of countless others, among them are Billie Holliday, Bessie Smith, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill.
In 1983, the theater was given national, city, and state landmark status and still offers an average of six events per week.
Celebrate Black History Month with a of the building, a stop at the museum store for a special souvenir, and then attend Amateur Night to see the best in up-and-coming talent!
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February 13th, 2008 by jamie a
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TripAdvisor.com recently published an article on the including spots in the Big Apple, making New York City the only contender with two places on the list.
They write that “There is no better place to offer up your heart than the heart of Manhattan, Central Park. With a number of different venues to profess your love — be it on a bridge, a secluded patch of grass, among a crowd, in a boat, or on an ice rink — Central Park is the one-stop-shop of romantic proposal locales.”
As for the Empire State Building, TripAdvisor says, “Feel on top of Manhattan while proposing at the observation deck at the Empire State Building, home to legendary movie proposals. With spectacular 360-degree views, make the moment happen in style at the world’s most famous skyscraper.”
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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Roxanne, director of special projects over at the New York Transit Museum, alerted us to some great upcoming events in a comment on our blog. Thanks for reading, Roxanne!
From February 12 through June 1, 2008, the exhibit will be shown at the museum’s Grand Central Station Gallery Annex and Store. This exhibit celebrates what the introduction of the Metro-North railroad meant for commuters to the city. Since 1983, this railroad has been helping revitalize the entire industry and is very proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary.
On February 26th, join the museum for a free lecture entitled on the historic AC electrification of the railroad from 6:30 - 8 pm. The lecture will be held on the Northeast balcony of Grand Central Terminal. The lecture will talk about the first regular train to be operated by electric power which traveled from Grand Central Station to New Rochelle in 1907 along with current evolutions and reconstructions in the system.
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January 29th, 2008 by susan j
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For all you travel fiends who are headed to New York City this spring, we have good news. We’ve just added three new attraction options to the New York City Explorer Pass. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour (pictured above) are now included options.
Stay tuned for more for more updates to the Explorer Pass later this spring!
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January 23rd, 2008 by susan j
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New York sports fans have a new reason to celebrate, because on Sunday the securing their place in Super Bowl XLII. The Giants will face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 3.
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January 21st, 2008 by jamie a
The New York Public Library Reading Room
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There’s been some buzz about the New York Public Library recently, ranging from press in The New York Times to our blogging friends over at The New York City Traveler.
It’s not just an incredible resource for New Yorkers, but it’s also a great spot to stop and marvel at. From special art exhibitions on John Milton to Kerouac’s draft of On the Road, there’s plenty to see. The architecture of the building itself, in a Beaux Arts style, includes white marble facing and gloriously large reading rooms.
So, the next time you’re in the city, look for the magnificent lion statues outside the library in Midtown and stop in for a visit. There’s even a special discount at the library shop, courtesy of your Explorer Pass.
Of course, New York City isn’t the only city with a great library system. To read about the Boston Public Library, check out our Boston travel blog.
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January 21st, 2008 by jamie a
Building off of the success of Christo’s “The Gates,” the newest art project for the city of New York will be four giant waterfalls cascading into the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Scandinavian artist Olafur Eliasson has been commissioned to build the falls which are expected to contribute $50 million to the economy of the city. ‘‘ will be on display from mid-July to mid-October and will even be illuminated in the evenings.
We’re excited about this great new attraction in the city, building off the natural beauty of the water to create a stunning new artwork. It’s a beautiful juxtaposition against the skyscrapers and steel structures of the city, giving NYC a taste of the wonders of nature.
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January 18th, 2008 by jamie a
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Our fellow bloggers over at recently posted about the new home of the in the former headquarters of the Bank of New York.
As they proclaim on their site, the museum is “the nation’s only independent public museum dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market tradition which has made New York City the financial capital of the world.”
This museum is thrilled to re-open in their new locale, which gives them 30,000 square feet of space along with an opulent banking hall, education center, auditorium, library, and research facility. Its new location also puts the museum in the heart of what they teach visitors about, being a fantastic resource to New Yorkers and tourists alike.
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January 17th, 2008 by jamie a
January 18- 20
Catch award-winning actor and funnyman John Lithgow at the New Victory Theatre as he presents The Sunny Side of the Street. A show created for kids and their families, John delights audiences with music, stories, gags, and games from his bestselling children’s books and CDs.
Saturday, January 19 (12 pm)
826NYC presents Scrabble for Cheaters, where teams of two can compete to be named “World’s Best Cheater At Scrabble.” Teams can register and play fair for $50, but cheating and rejecting your opponents words come at a price. All proceeds benefit 826NYC, which provide tutoring and writing workshops for local children.
Monday, January 21 (1 pm)
Join Big Onion walking tours for Martin Luther King Day in Historic Harlem. Celebrate the holiday by learning about the Harlem Renaissance, Striver’s Row, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church with your guide, Seth Kamil.
Monday, January 21
Head over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for Holiday Monday. This program invites families with kids ages 5-12 to explore the museum through discussion and sketching of masterpieces. This event is free with museum admission.
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