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In 1754 a Church of England minister was made the first president of what was then known as King's College. After the Revolutionary War, it was renamed Columbia University. In 1897 this Ivy League school moved to its present lo... more
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Jennifer Joyce said
…, and the awkward turtles of ColumbiaUniversity all over the Christmas-lit college walk… continue reading »
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If you long for some quiet from the Manhattan crowds, then the 1,146 acres of Van Cortlandt Park is made for you. This is the third largest park in New York City, but one of the least well known. It is filled with playgrounds,... more
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Have a passion for archeological digs? Like to know what New York City looks like from below the surface? You can experience a view beneath the streets of Manhattan when you visit this small exhibit composed of artifacts found... more
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One of the major landmarks of New York City, the Madison Square Garden's theatre evokes sweet memories from visitors to this place. Though primarily known for the hosting of sports games, Madison Square Garden (MSG) is favoured... more
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Built in 1765, this house was once owned by Aaron Burr (he killed fellow New York City resident Alexander Hamilton in a duel). During the Revolutionary War, the home was temporarily seized from its British owner and used by Gen... more
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Resting on this patch of green at the end of Broadway is a treat after a hectic shopping spree in NYC. This was the spot where in 1733, Peter Minuit bought the island of Manhattan for $24 worth of beads. It is one of the oldest... more
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This famous resting place of the rich and famous was opened in 1863. It is the final home of some of the best known art, music, and business icons in New York history. Duke Ellington lies here, as well as department store magna... more
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A bronze statue of George Washington welcomes visitors to historic Federal Hall on Wall Street. It is located on the site of Washington's swearing in to the United States presidency in 1789. The present building was erected in... more
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Founded to rebuild the Lower Manhattan area after the September 11 attacks, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation has been instrumental in rebuilding lives too. It is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Devel... more
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Vietnam Veterans Plaza near the South Street Seaport and within easy walking distance of Wall Street, is dedicated to the men and women who fought in the Vietnam War. The green, 14-foot high memorial was erected in 1985. Here,... more
New York City Travel Experiences
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Admiring "The Gates" in New York City
Last February, I was lucky enough to spend a weekend in New York City admiring "The Gates" art installation in Central Park. I flew to Ph... Continue reading »
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Savoring the Big Apple
I did the touristy thing and walked around Times Square for an hour or so until my friend (whom I met in Ecuador, seriously good people)... Continue reading »
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New York City, NY
2008-12-05The first day in New York was to be a quiet one settling in and seeing the New York Botanical Gardens. They had lunch at Gabby’... Continue reading »
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The Met, Central Park, and 5th Avenue
New York City is so interesting and filled with so much beautiful architecture, activities, and shopping areas, that we walked 46 blocks... Continue reading »
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To New York By Train
Amtrak operates a train from Toronto to New York that runs every day, leaving Toronto at 8:30 a.m. and arriving in New York at 9:45 p.m.... Continue reading »
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Popular New York City Hotels
- The Ritz-carlton New York Central Park
- Hampton Inn New York - 35th Street - Empire State Building
- The Michelangelo
- New York Palace
- Affinia Dumont
- Hampton Inn Manhattan-Times Square North
- Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York
- Sofitel New York
- The Michelangelo Hotel Apartments
- Mandarin Oriental, New York
Popular New York City Things to Do
- Statue Of Liberty
- Central Park
- Nature Conservancy (The)
- Chinatown
- Wall Street
- Empire State Building
- Greenwich Village
- Barbès
- King Cole Bar
- Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Popular New York City Restaurants
- Box (The)
- B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
- Jean Georges
- Madeleine (Le)
- Adour at the St. Regis
- Felidia
- 1221
- Babbo Ristorante
- 21 Club
- China Grill
