Category: New York
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Museum Highlight- Brooklyn Museum & Monet’s Venice
The Brooklyn Museum has been on the mind of late due to its Monet and Venice exhibition that’s scheduled to run until the end of January. Although the exhibition has been running since October, the museum was packed with fellow Monet fans. I know I stopped by the museum just to see the art, too!…
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Museum Highlight- American Airpower Museum
Just about an hour from Manhattan, Long Island’s American Airpower Museum is a hidden gem for airplane enthusiasts. The museum was established in the late 90s with the intention of preserving historical aircraft. This mostly lends itself towards having an extensive collection of WWII memorabilia. One of the things that I really liked about this…
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Hotel Review- New York City: Hotel Indigo Lower East Side
Being from New York myself, I very rarely have the opportunity to experience a New York City hotel. Recently, I was able to stay overnight in Hotel Indigo Lower East Side and I seized the chance with both hands. Longtime readers may have noticed that I’m a pretty big fan of the Hotel Indigo brand.…
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Museum Highlight- The Guggenheim
In a city known for its world class museums, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum continues to be a powerhouse amongst its peers. The museum’s iconic spiral building was first opened in late 1959. Although the design was originally wildly controversial, public sentiment has shifted, and it’s become a beloved part of 5th Avenue’s landscape. The…
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Museum Highlight- Museum of the City of New York
When visiting New York, one thinks of the classics; the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square. All touristic locations that see few locals. From music to art to movies, New York City’s cultural impact cannot be denied. There’s a reason people travel to the city from all corners of the world! The Museum of the…
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Museum Highlight- The Frick Collection
Once again open to visitors after five years of renovation, the Frick Collection manages to hold its own amongst the powerhouses of NYCs Museum Mile. The collection hs about 1500 pieces displayed in the beautiful Frick Mansion, though only about 500 are on display at any given time. The original collection belonged to Henry Clay…
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Museum Highlight- Neue Galerie
Nestled in a Louis XIII style townhouse along New York City’s Museum Mile, the Neue Galerie is a great option for those looking to dive into the world of hyper-specific art collections. The Neue Galerie is a powerhouse of Austrian and German Expressionist art- though the pièce de résistance is assuredly Gustav Klimt’s, Portrait of…
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Brew At The Zoo- Is It Worth It?
In recent years, I’ve noticed that zoos have been making a conscious effort to attract more diverse visitors- particularly adults! Just last year, I attended the Bronx Zoo Run For The Wild 5k and had a total blast. When I saw advertisements for the Zoo’s 21+ Brew at the Zoo event, I had to give…
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Sojo Spa: A Tranquil Escape from NYC
Looking for a little relaxation amongst the hustle and bustle of New York City? Look no further than Sojo Spa. Less than an hour away from Manhattan, Sojo Day Spa is in a prime spot along New Jersey’s Hudson River coastline with great views of the city. Plus, it’s easy to get to by car…
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the New York Renaissance Faire
For the uninitiated, a Renaissance Faire is an outdoor festival that aims to recreate a fantastical version of the English Renaissance- though some faires branch out into other locations or time periods. Most Faires will have a cast of characters wandering the festival and interacting with guests in character, and even most of the vendors…