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Carrying her famous torch, the Statue of Liberty, also known as "Liberty Enlightening the World," is one of the most famous sites in New York City. Lady Liberty was given as a gift in 1886 from the people of France as a symbol... more
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Max and Mike said
… headed to the south of the island to the statue of liberty. The prospect of another 3 hour queue… continue reading »
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An oasis in the heart of bustling New York City, Central Park was opened in the winter of 1859 as a place for all New Yorkers to seek recreation. Today, locals and tourists alike head to the park for more than just a breath of... more
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sharwingy said
… to Central Park. New York had a blizzard over the weekend (when we were in Canada) and had over 75cm of snow… continue reading »
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This organization strives to protect and preserve all forms of nature. Be it animals, plants or water bodies, The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the natural world. With several offices spread over the globe, it part... more
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New York's Chinatown is a cultural haven full of ancient and exotic traditions, and a huge amount of restaurants. This bustling and crowded neighborhood is home to over half of the city's Chinese population. In the grocery stor... more
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Matt and Amber said
… Wall Street....went to Chinatown.....and ate in several truly NY haunts - highlights included wonderful… continue reading »
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When the Dutch owned Manhattan (or New Amsterdam as they called it), fierce competition for trade led to war against the British. Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered that a fortified wall be built, stretching 2,340 feet from the... more
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sharwingy said
… to wait quite a while so he could get a good shot???Proceeded to Wall Street and saw the Stock… continue reading »
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One of the most famous attractions in New York City, the Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the world. Completed in 1931 in the art deco style of architecture, this skyscraper is as famous for its height as... more
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Jassinc said
… a full day sightseeing. We left the hotel at 8am and headed for Empire State Building. Got through… continue reading »
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Greenwich Village is one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods, packed with unique shops, restaurants, music clubs, historic coffee houses and the popular Washington Square Park. Also known as "The Village," this neighborhoo... more
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Lots_1986 said
… through Times Square, past the Flat Iron and onto Greenwich Village. Had to pay homage to the Friends… continue reading »
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Brooklyn is a hub for the art community. Music, theatre and the literati abound in this artistic borough of New York. However, there is a dearth of performing platforms despite the concentration of the art community. Barbès is... more
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Located in the ultra-posh St. Regis Hotel, the centerpiece of the King Cole Bar is a mural by Maxfield Parish painted in 1906; it sits above the bar, confidently depicting Old King Cole. Legend has it that this is the birthplac... more
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Grand Central Terminal is one of New York's crown jewels, and the Oyster Bar, located in the basement, is certainly one of the high points of Grand Central. Cavernous, loud and casual, this is where New Yorkers come to feast on... more
West New York Travel Experiences
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The City So Nice They Named It Twice
We did so much while we where here, it's hard to list it all! We started off by trying to find a dinner place the night we flew in, we fo... Continue reading »
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Around New York City
Hi again, from New York, New York, so nice they named it twice...Since our last entry, we attended the Tina Turner concert at the Nassau... 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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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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Christmas in the city that never sleeps...
New York gave us a rather frosty reception. Our flight from Panama via Miami had been delayed by five hours so rather than arriving in th... Continue reading »
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