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Visiting Little Italy in NYC

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Little Italy in New York City was once home to the large Italian community in the city but since then things have changed and Little Italy is more of a tourist destination than anything else, it’s also a much smaller region than it once was. For visitors is almost a must on the list of [...]

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Weekend Getaways in New York City

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Few cities have as much to offer as New York City. This city is known the world over for everything it has to offer and you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to escape for a weekend getaway.

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Free Things to Do in New York City

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New York City is a ridiculously expensive city to live in and visit, that is unless you are in the know on some of the fun and popular free things to do in NYC.

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17 New York City Cathedrals, Churches, Synagogue’s and Temple’s

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New York City, well known for for being a cosmopolitan melting pot of different cultures, the Big Apple is also home to many beautiful and breathtaking churches, cathedrals and synagogues. From St. Paul’s Chapel where George Washington worshiped, to the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, each of these buildings showcase a diverse rich cultural heritage and architectural styles that [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Atlas at Rockefeller Center

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/27/2009 is of Atlas at Rockefeller Center and was taken by Vibragiel

Photo credit: Vibragiel
The Rockefeller Center is located between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Built by the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller Center was declared a national historic landmark in 1987. The famous and recognizable [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/29/2009 Astroland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/29/2009 is of  Astroland Park Missy!493

Photo credit: Listen Missy!
Astroland shut its doors on September 7, 2008, marking the end of more than 40 years of providing amusement for visitors to Coney Island. Although Astroland started as a space-age theme park in 1962, it became known for providing [...]

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Romantic Destinations in New York City

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Show the apple of your eye that you love them all over again with a romantic trip to New York City. The city simply oozes love and romance for all sorts of personality types and interests. Collect a handful of romantic destinations in New York City and plan the perfect weekend away to rekindle an [...]

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Book Review: Fun on Foot in New York

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Fun on Foot in New York, by Warwick and Nola Ford, has a long but informative subtitle: “The runners’ and walkers’ guide to New York City and its surrounds in New York State and New Jersey”. This basically sums up exactly what this book is about.
The introductory section of Fun on Foot gives useful background [...]

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Golf Courses on Long Island New York

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It’s actually sort of amazing how many golf courses are packed into Long Island. So, if you’re looking for a golf getaway then Long Island is a great place to bring your clubs and hit the links. Use the following guide to help you pick which public courses best fit your parameters.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park and was taken by pbredow

When you think of New York City, you probably think of buildings. But in Central Park, you can see plenty of green. Each year, more than 20 million people visit Central Park to escape from the busy [...]

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Statue of Liberty Visits Coming Again Soon

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Since September 11, 2001, tourists have not been allowed to climb up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York, but in just a few weeks that will all change again.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/14/2009 Bear Mountain Bridge in New York

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/14/2009 is of  Bear Mountain Bridge in New York and was taken by barcoder96

Photo credit: barcoder96
In the state of New York is this spectacular Bear Mountain Bridge. It is between Westchester and Rockland counties and hovers above the Hudson River. In 1924 when the bridge was built, [...]

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Watkins Glen State Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/11/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/11/2009 is of Watkins Glen State Park and was taken by llahbocaj

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Watkins Glen State Park is located in a gorge that is up to 400 feet deep. Next to Watkins Glen, New York, this picturesque park has many hiking trails that attract visitors from all [...]

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Book Review – Off the Beaten Subway Track

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You might think you know New York City well, but until you’ve checked out a few of the attractions unearthed in Off the Beaten (Subway) Track: New York City’s Best Unusual Attractions by Suzanne Reisman, then you’ve really only just skimmed the surface.

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Manhattan Bridge at Sunset – Travel Photo of the Day 3/29/2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/29/2009 is of the Manhattan Bridge at Sunset and was taken byajagendorf25

photo credit: ajagendorf25

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Travel Photo of the Day 3/22/2009

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/22/2009 is of the Brooklyn Bridge and was taken by 708718

Photo credit: 708718

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Travel Photo of the Day 3/20/2009 Verrazano Narrows Bridge

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/20/2009 is of Verrazano Narrows Bridge and was taken by JMazzolaa

Photo credit: JMazzolaa

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River Landing for US Airways Plane in New York

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Plane crashes are still rare enough that most of them make the news, but Thursday’s New York to Charlotte flight which ended up ditching in the Hudson River, with every passenger and crew member surviving, has made front page headlines throughout the world.
Details of Flight 1549
The flight was a US Airways flight which left New [...]

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Family Dining in New York City

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New York City has something for every appetite. And as a top vacation destination for families, naturally it must offer a variety of family-friendly dining options. If you’re headed to New York city with your family soon and don’t want to visit the same old chain restaurants you have at home, or sacrifice good taste [...]

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Museums in New York City

The museums of New York City are famous around the world. Everyone knows that The Met is where you go to see art (unless you want to be edgy and going to the MoMA). And there are leading museums throughout New York City which cater to history, science and exhibits for children. There are also [...]

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Best Italian Restaurants in New York City

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New York City is a cultural mecca. Where such diversity thrives, restaurants pop up to cater to the unique tastes of each cultural palette. And where this diversity merges over time, restaurants will begin to add their own unique twists to traditional foods in order to represent an array of tastes that will appeal to [...]

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Historic Landmarks in New York

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New York City is one of the most exciting cities that you are ever going to get a chance to visit in your lifetime. It is where things are happening in the United States today. Celebrities have homes there. Socialites throw parties there. Business deals happen there. Fashion trends are set there. And everyone who [...]

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