A guide of what to do in Dumbo, the Brooklyn neighborhood located “down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass” including where to eat, shop, and explore. Dumbo is a small neighborhood within Brooklyn situated along the East River between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. The neighborhood is known for having stunning views of the […]
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What to do in Williamsburg Brooklyn
A guide of what to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn including where to eat, shop, stay, and hang out! Go to Williamsburg to enjoy a more relaxed pace and less crowded locale. It’s more residential and you will find things you can’t anywhere else. The abundance of independent boutiques and general lack of national chains is […]
What to Do in the Meatpacking District
A guide of what to do in the Meatpacking District – all the best things to do, must try restaurants, and places to shop in this NYC neighborhood. This small area within the West Village is known for it’s upscale shopping and trendy restaurants. The neighborhood’s cobblestoned streets and sidewalk cafes make the Meatpacking District […]
What to Do in Brooklyn
My guide of what to do in Brooklyn – it is definitely worth carving out a day of your New York City itinerary to dedicate to exploring Brooklyn. Brooklyn has become a destination in its own right – full of restaurants, shops, museums, and parks to explore. Thirteen years ago when I moved to New […]
What to do in Tribeca
A guide of what to do in TriBeCa – this Manhattan neighborhood which is named for being the “Triangle Below Canal Street” is a hub of restaurants, independent boutiques, and impressive architecture. How to get to Tribeca The easiest way to get to Tribeca is to take the subway. The 1, 2, A, C, E, […]
Cheap Meals in NYC
New York City is expensive! Today I am sharing a list of my go to places for cheap meals in NYC. I’ve included bagel shops, pizza joints, diners, and more. Some of these foods are full meals while others are snacks or desserts. These affordable NYC restaurants are ways to get a meal without breaking […]
NYC Neighborhood Guides
My collection of NYC Neighborhood Guides and travel guides gives you all the information you need to plan a trip to New York City! I spent two years living in New York City, and now that I live in Chicago I return to NYC about 4 times a year. I have been working on NYC […]
Sex and the City Filming Locations in NYC
These Sex and the City filming locations in NYC helped to establish New York City as the show’s fifth character. One of the things that makes Sex and the City so iconic is that it was filmed in real places throughout the city and not just in a studio. It made the show feel real, and […]
What to do in Murray Hill, Gramercy, and Kip’s Bay
This trio of neighborhoods between Midtown and the East Village are quieter and more residential than most other parts of Manhattan. Murray Hill, Gramercy, and Kip’s Bay are places to see historic architecture, dine, and shop. There aren’t as many museums in this part of the city, but don’t miss the stunning Morgan Library and […]
Christmas in NYC | What to do in NYC at Christmastime
Christmas in NYC is extra special. People line up to see the elaborate windows at the 5th avenue stores, ice skating rinks appear in the parks, decorations are wrapped through the inside and around the outside of the buildings, and the calendar fills with special events. There is so much to do in New York […]