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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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Tabby said
… have that Big Apple energy coming at me from all directions. I visited the Statue of Liberty, 5th Avenue… 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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Lindsay said
… - and yes I am sober from last night...)Central park was far larger than I would have expected… 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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Monts&Phill said
… on the border between Chinatown, Noho and Little Italy. Our apartment was nice and excellent value for New York… 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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Kylie Syme said
…, Soho, Canal Street, Chinatown, the Tribeca Area, Wall Street, St. Pauls Capel, Tiffany´s and the Trump… 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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Jo and Nic said
…, we headed for the empire state building which is the tallest building in New York since 9/11. … 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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DemonGroover said
…>Suffice to say we did the tourist cliches, Times Square, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Soho, the Empire State… 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
Union City Travel Experiences
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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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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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Day 10-14: Oh hosteling...
We were pretty much freaking out about where we were going to stay. A cheap hotel averages about $115 a night and we weren't quite prepar... 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 Heydenrych's hit The Big Apple
Perhaps living in London has acclimatized Shawn and I to big city living because New York isn't quiet as big and busy as I remember it. D... Continue reading »
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