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How to Escape New York Without Leaving the City
This is point in the summer, for me at least, when the hot garbage smell and the humidity gets to me, and I tire of being in the city. But due to work obligations and the reluctance to subject myself to the reported chaos at the airports, I’m stuck here for now. But luckily for…
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The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Each NYC Borough
You don’t have to be a heliologist to see how special sunsets are in New York City. It’s as though nature puts a pair of rose-colored glasses on you, reminding you of the magic of New York, rather than how gross, lonely, and expensive it can be. Whether you want to admire the sunset or…
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9 Revolutionary War Sites in NYC That Aren’t Boring
NYC was essentially one big battlefield during the Revolutionary War. Here are Revolutionary War sites in NYC where you can learn about or honor Revolutionary War history and have a good time while doing it.
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Badass NYC Women and Where to Honor Them
Right off the bat, let me say that this is NOT a complete list of badass NYC women. If you want to dive deeply into the history of women who have contributed notably to New York City, I recommend cracking the spine of “The Women Who Made New York” by Julie Scelfo. It’s a thick…
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If You Love Beautiful Houses, Visit These NYC Neighborhoods
I love looking at other people’s houses, and if the success of HGTV means anything, I know that I’m not the only one with this voyeuristic pastime. So for the people who like to mentally fawn over the landscaping of someone’s lawn or how their turrets match their shutters, this post is for you. The…
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Which NYC Beach is Best for You? Let’s Find Out!
You name an ecosystem and NYC has is: forests, marshlands, and of course, beaches! In NYC, there are at least 14 miles of public beaches spread across the five boroughs. Today, let’s pit them against each other and find out which NYC beach is best for you. Coney Island Beach What You’ll Like: Between being…
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The Oddest NYC Neighborhood Names Explained
Today when we hear the names of NYC neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and Hell’s Kitchen, we associated them with attractions. But have you ever stopped to think about how these neighborhoods ended up with their sometimes odd names? And it’s not just those two. If you look anywhere on a map of New York, you’ll…
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Five of the Most Secluded Spots in NYC
Believe it or not, you can find solitude in New York City. Yes, it’s true that this is the most densely populated city in the United States, home to 8.6 million people who have accepted a lack of personal space as a fact of life. But NYC is also physically huge. It’s made up of…
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10 Unique Romantic NYC Date Ideas to Try
New York may not be known as the “city of love”—in fact, it has a reputation as being one of the toughest places for singles who are trying to find relationships—but even the most jilted daters can’t deny that there are tons of romantic things to do in New York City. Whether you are making…
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The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Whether you live here or you are just traveling through, you’ve probably heard that NYC has a reputation of eating up your money. But as a certified cheapskate who is certainly not swimming in a stream of dollar bills, I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way! It’s more than…
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Your Eccentric Friend Shows You Around Town: A Review of “Awkwafina’s NYC”
In honor of Queens-born rapper/actress Awkwafina’s recent Golden Globe win and the upcoming premiere of her Comedy Central show “Nora from Queens,” I re-read “Awkwafina’s NYC”. Awkwafina, aka Nora Lum, released this NYC travel guide book in 2015, a time when she was best known for the bangers “My Vag” and “NYC Bitche$.” I wouldn’t…
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7 of NYC’s Cutest, Coziest New York Public Library Branches
The NYPL is an oasis in this city. Its 88 branches and four research centers are the few places in NYC where you can sit and stay a while and not be expected to buy anything or communicate with anyone. Plus, there are water fountains, restrooms, computers, and, obviously, free books to keep you amused…
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