The South Street Seaport is better than ever, with new restaurants, bars and shops, and a new vibe that's not just for tourists. Here are six places to eat at the South Street Seaport, back in style since being devastated under as much as 17 feet of water by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012. Let's start with three old favorites, which re-opened since Sandy: Paris in New York: Opened in … [Read more...]
Manhattanhenge 2015 July 12/13
This is your last chance for 2015 to experience Manhattanhenge, when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets. There are just a few days a year when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid, and it happens twice in May and twice in July. It's called Manhattanhenge, a play on words for Stonehenge, and it's just as fascinating. The Hayden … [Read more...]
Craft beer tasting NYC harbor cruise
Enjoy some of the best craft beers and the world's best skyline aboard an old-fashioned tall-masted sailing ship in NYC Harbor. It's a one-hour-and-45-minute cruise, including the Statue of Liberty. This craft beer cruise includes the chance to sample several varieties of ale and lager and an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie, as craft beer experts from Urban Oyster explain how to … [Read more...]
Best of NYC: Central Park picnic spots
One of the best things to do on a hot summer day is a picnic in the park. Here are the 7 best picnic spots in Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out at one of the local cafes. Just be sure to clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great Lawn: Everybody's favorite picnic area, especially for the free annual concerts by the New York Philharmonic. The … [Read more...]
Best NYC public outdoor pools: Manhattan
Temperature and humidity got you wilting? Instead of buying an expensive day pass to a NYC hotel rooftop pool, head for these FREE outdoor watering holes in Manhattan. NYC public pools are now open for the season, daily through Labor Day. Also unless otherwise noted, pools are open 11AM to 7PM with a one hour maintenance break between 3PM and 4PM. to 7PM. Some pools are open earlier for lap … [Read more...]
Bryant Park Summer Movies 2015
The annual FREE Bryant Park Summer Film Festival on Monday evenings begins next Monday, June 22nd, so consider this a "save the date" card to your personal list of must see movies on your NYC summer calendar. This year's schedule includes Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and Footloose and a couple of classic Clark Gable, Spencer Try and Katherine Hepburn gems. Bryant Park Summer Movie … [Read more...]
NYC weekend harbor cruises $10
Hop aboard one of these NYC harbor cruises and enjoy close-ups of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline for just $10 on through the end of June. Choose from a sunset cruise or a nighttime dance party cruise. Either one is a really good deal, especially since the price is $30 after June 27. Both cruises offer an open bar and buffet menu. Alive After Five happy hour cruise is … [Read more...]
Manhattanhenge 2015 tomorrow
Reminder that Manhattanhenge 2015 is tomorrow and Saturday. Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets. There are just a few days a year when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid, and it happens twice in May and again in July. It's called Manhattanhenge, a play on words for Stonehenge. And it's fascinating to see, with or … [Read more...]
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