Category: New York
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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…
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The Summer Club- A NYC Pool Party and Rooftop Club
Looking for a fun time in New York? Look no further than The Summer Club. I, like many of my fellow New Yorkers, was completely unaware of this venue until this past summer. One of my friends turned me on to The Summer Club when Jonas Blue and Sam Feldt (under their combined project “Endless…
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Forest Hills Stadium- A New York Concert Venue
Forest Hills Stadium is one of the few outdoor concert venues in NYC with permanent large capacity seating – something that more and more artists have been taking advantage of in recent years. I have some mixed feelings about the venue, but the convenience of its location can not be disputed. The venue is located…
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A Day At The Long Island Aquarium
New York is lucky enough to have more than one aquarium to visit for those interested in the sea- we are surrounded by ocean water, after all. Although the New York Aquarium is definitely more accessible for those visiting New York City, the Long Island Aquarium is accessible both by car and by public transportation-…
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Museum Highlight- New York Transit Museum
To set the mood, the New York Transit Museum is located in a defunct train station- and you can tell. Although your GPS will lead you to the front doors of a building, follow the signs around the corner to the nearby subway stairs- this is the entrance to the museum! Tickets are checked upon…
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Run for the Wild- A 5k at the Bronx Zoo
Between this visit to the Bronx Zoo and my recent trip to the New York Botanical Garden, I feel like I’m spending a lot of time in the Bronx lately! This trip was special though- I was participating in the zoo’s annual Run for the Wild charity 5k. The event raises money for the Wildlife…
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New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Orchid Show
Since 1891, the New York Botanical Garden has served as an oasis of greenery in the Bronx. The 250 acre botanical garden houses over one million living plants, a huge greenhouse and a library containing one of the largest collection of botanical texts in the world. Although the property is huge, it doesn’t take long…