Blog posts about our travels in the New York area
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Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most famous and unique areas.
It has countless restaurants and bars and also quiet leafy side streets that will make you forget you are in New York City.
Governors Island is a unique destination right in the middle of New York Harbor. It offers biking, a spa, many food options, and overnight accommodations.
New Paltz is a lively college town, a historic site, a hippie hotspot, and a center of outdoor activity in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York.
You can check out a Huguenot settlement from the 1700s, shop in the funky Main Street and artsy Water Street Market, and bike or hike on the Empire State Trail
Kingston is both a hip and historic destination. Quaint yet vibrant, the town encapsulates everything we like about the Hudson Valley area - a thriving arts scene, great dining, beautiful surrounding nature, and an affection for its own maritime past.
There is so much to see at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic Site, including Springwood, FDR’s home throughout his life, as well as the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, and his burial site.
Set in scenic Hyde Park in the Hudson Valley, the 1,000 acre estate is also a beautiful park with gardens and walking trails, and it’s only an easy one-hour drive from NYC.
The Edge observation deck sits high atop New York’s Hudson Yards. The uniquely shaped deck offers a great perspective and fun experience.
Rockefeller Center is a must-visit when visiting New York City. Among the activities are tours of Radio City Music Hall and the NBC studios. You can also be part of the audience at a taping of Saturday Night Live or the Tonight Show.
You can also enjoy a classic view of the New York skyline from the Top of the Rock.
We provide details on the best holiday markets in NYC , including Bryant Park, Union Square Park, Columbus Circle, and the Oculus. We give you all the facts on how to visit and what to see at Christmas.
Princeton is a charming and historic town in central New Jersey mid-way between New York City and Philadelphia.
You can spend your visit shopping in fine stores and dining in upscale restaurants, walking through the beautiful Princeton University campus, and touring many nearby attractions.
The New York City subway is an essential and easy way to get around the city. Visitors may find the world’s largest subway intimidating but these tips will help you navigate the amazing system.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a 52-acre green oasis in the middle of Brooklyn. The easily accessible garden is open year-round serving both visitors and the two-and-a-half million residents of Brooklyn.
Located in the scenic woods of the Pocono Mountains, Bushkill Falls features a series of eight waterfalls that are accessible through a well-maintained network of trails and bridges that offer excellent views of the falls and encompassing forests.
Sandy Hook is a beach like no other in New Jersey. Operated by the National Park Service the peninsula at the base of New York Harbor offers beaches, birding, water sports, fishing, biking and has a unique history.
Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown is an easy day trip from the New York metro area offering small-town charm and spooky history.
When visiting the New York area, bridge walking across the Hudson River via the various crossings can be a fun and active way to experience the region.
A unique place to visit in New Jersey - Grounds for Sculpture is an eclectic outdoor art museum in the center of New Jersey. Giant sculptures are scattered through beautiful gardens in a park like setting.
A visit to Asbury Park shows the town’s unique charm that, even with recent revitalization, has never lost its “edge”. We cover what to see, how to get there, where to eat, and where to stay.