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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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terry said
… not go to the Statue of Liberty -- security, we were advised, is so tight that you cannot get up… 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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Lucia Vargas said
… that starts in Central park.I take the number 1 and in 20 minutes I'm waiting outside the Opera… 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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Edventurous said
… Broadway tickets on the Internet, then headed off. We caught the tube down towards Chinatown… 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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emmajaok said
… Island, Battery Park, Groud Zero and Wall Street. A stop off at the Guggenheim Museum and a jaunt… 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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lippertl said
…Would you believe that on Valentine's DAy - the empire state building is lit up in red lights.!!… 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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Nicki Twydle said
…,empire state building, greenwich village, little italy, china town, macys, cornor pizza stores… 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
Jersey City Travel Experiences
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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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A Sort of Homecoming - U2
July 11, 2007 Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn NYHome, a week now. Can't rightly get my head around the fact that it's over. No... Continue reading »
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NYC is very crowded during the Xmas holidays
Our first day in New York City we took it easy, partly because we were a little overwhelmed by the masses of people! Crowds are som... 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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New York - Best City in the World!
Friday 24th August - Boston – New York We had booked online a bus to NYC at 11.45am. So we rose early and with the continuing saga of arr... Continue reading »
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