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Seneca Falls, New York: A Revolutionary DestinationArticle byIt was raining when I left for the town of Seneca Falls in the Finger Lakes region of Western New York. Since my regular driving routes around Brooklyn don't permit me to accelerate over ten miles per hour, what a great release to be the only car on skinny two-lane roads.
Little Italy Serving up Italian Food At It's BestArticle byWith a reported 18,696 restaurants in Manhattan alone, deciding where to enjoy a meal in New York City is no easy task. But if Italian food is what you're craving, the obvious answer is to head to Little Italy.
Little Italy is a neighborhood in lower Manhattan known for its large population of Italians as well as the San Gennaro Festival-a large street fair held during the last two weeks of September and great Italian food. Mulberry Street between Broome and Canal Street is especially well known for its delicious Italian restaurants.
East Side Foodie ExplorationArticle byOn the contrary to the opening theme music from the classic television show, The Jefferson's, this foodie tour is movin' on down to the Lower East Side. We begin at the top of the East Side and will work our way to a deluxe restaurant, not in the sky, but conveniently located on street level.
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The Ghosts of New YorkNew York City is known as the city that never sleeps, for good cause. Its denizens are a busy bunch, and there just isn't enough time in the day to get it all done. Some might say that even a lifetime isn't enough, and there are those who would agree-some of whom are no longer with the living.
Escape the Summer Heat at the Jersey ShoreNew Yorkers who are carless or leery of rising gas prices can escape the city heat and head to the Northern Jersey Shore via NY/NJ Transit. Until September 1, 2008, purchase round trip ride and beach passes for travel from Penn Station, New York to select Shore sights. Sit back and relax, but make sure to transfer at the Long Branch train station. In less than two hours, you will be exploring a Victorian town, soaking up the sun, shopping along the famed Asbury Park boardwalk and of course, reveling in the New Jersey music scene.
Manhattan's Museum MasterpiecesAs an art Mecca, New York City shines with world class museums, countless galleries and other art offerings scattered throughout the five boroughs. While an art connoisseur could spend a lifetime luxuriating in this city's vibrant and dynamic culture, today is an exploration of four timeless treasures that can be experienced at a discount thanks to the CityPass program available for purchase online.
Manhattan’s Best Cups of TeaWith tea quickly going the same way as coffee as the next "It" drink (read: over-commercialized), you may wonder where you can relax with something that still feels authentic, sparing yourself from the now ubiquitous chai latte from Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. Don't despair: in New York City, there's a teahouse for every palette: modern and chic, cozy and quaint, or simply a traditional cup of good tea.
A Day of Holiday Shopping & Festivities in the Big AppleNew York City transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland during the holiday season. There are so many things to see and do to turn an ordinary day into one filled with Yule tide spirit in the city that never sleeps.
Nightlife in Hell’s KitchenNew York City's Hell's Kitchen has certainly come a long way in the past twenty years. While formerly an area of seediness and crime, today the expanse of blocks west and south of Central Park is home to some of the city's best bars, restaurants, clubs and theatre.
For the perfect night in Hell's Kitchen, start with a drink at Kevin St. James on 8th Avenue and 46th Street. This dive bar is the perfect place to listen to some loud music, chat with locals or enjoy some surprisingly good appetizers. Plus, it's one of the cheapest bars in the area.
