How Fort Amsterdam Turned Into Battery Park
Located at the southernmost point of Manhattan, Battery Park, otherwise known as “The Battery” has followed New York’s history from its very beginnings. The earliest residents of Manhattan,…
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New York City’s Oldest Castle
If you asked any local New Yorker, 90% of them would probably have no idea where or even what Castle Clinton is. Standing at the foot of Battery Park,…
NYC Summer Streets 2018
New York City summers are always filled with amazing events and celebrations. One of the best falls on the first three Saturdays in August, right in the full…
One Day NYC Tour Itinerary
The One Day Tour is a 6 hour tour throughout NYC, including many of the major sites of the city. You will travel by foot, subway & ferry…
The Statue of Liberty’s Story in a Timeline
1865: French historian Edouard de Laboulaye suggests that France create a statue to give to the United States to celebrate its success in building a democracy. 1870: The…
7 Numbers That You Need to Know About the Statue of Liberty
1. France gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift in 1886. 2. There are 354 steps to the crown. 4. The crown’s 7 rays refer to the…
Walking vs. Bus Tours: NYC Guide
Mets or Yankees? Brooklyn or Queens? Juliana’s or Grimaldi’s? Walking tour or bus tour? A couple of options await you if you’re interested in booking tours. There are a…
The Statue of Liberty Crown in Films
The Statue of Liberty is known as a symbol of freedom around the world! It is so iconic, the Statue and its infamous Crown have been featured in…
5 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Activities in NYC
Father’s Day is upon us (depending on when you’re reading this)! It’s a perfect day to make our Dad’s feel appreciated for everything they do. But sometimes it’s…
How to Buy and Choose Your MetroCard: NYC Guide
Where To Buy Your MetroCard You can buy tickets at most subway stops, which have vending machines. There are also MTA staffers who can assist you at some…
Finding Your Way Out of JFK: NYC Guide
Original article written by Rosanna Oh The John F. Kennedy International Airport, also known as JFK, serves as NYC’s main international airport. Formerly known as the Idlewild Airport,…
From Newark to New York: NYC Guide
Visiting NYC? Flying into Newark Liberty International Airport? Finding your way out of the airport can be tricky. Our NYC Guide will get you to your destination with less…
