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DUMBO and the Brooklyn Bridge topped Google´s list of most searched for scenic spots in the USA

Eileen Tan/Dreamstime.com   On Google´s list of its most popular searches during 2022, when it comes to scenic spots in the United States there are some surprises. For starters, “scenic spots” in Google’s definition does not include iconic places like Vermont’s Technicolor White Mountains in fall or the yawning Grand Canyon in Arizona (and by the waym more about canyons later). Instead, Google users were primarily interested in where to see and photograph some of Mother Nature’s magnificent…

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Tribeca cool on the downtown sidewalks of Manhattan

 peeterv If whilst strolling along a side street in the downtown New York City neighbourhood of Tribeca (also spelt TriBeCa), taking in the cityscape, you think you might’ve just passed Leonardo DiCaprio, with his head down and slouching under a Yankees cap… have another look – nope, you’re not dreaming – it’s Leo, all right.Your chances of bumping into a famous face or two on the street are definitely higher here than in most other parts of the Big Apple; for example, Robert DeNiro is an owner…

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4 family-friendly stars in NYC

    Everyone has a bucket list and a city they would like to visit, and there is certainly a lot in the Big Apple that will capture your imaginations, whether you're traveling on your own, with friends, your significant other, or your kids,.In fact, NYC is particularly rich in attractions that the whole family can enjoy, and here are five of the best, all in the borough of Manhattan (there are plenty of others in the Bronx, Brooklyn,  Queens, and Staten Island, but that's for another post):  …

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  • David Paul Appell December 12, 2024 at 2:50pm
    I´m into museums and I´m definitely into quirky and off the beaten path. And I´ve even been to a couple of these! https://apnews.com/article/smaller-museums-nyc-holiday-travel-185b6...
    NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights
    New York can be a magical place for museumgoers but it can also be overwhelming and overcrowded at times, especially at the biggest, most famous muse…
  • Helen Brown April 8, 2024 at 5:06pm
    Things have changed in Harlem! https://travelnoire.com/is-harlem-safe
    Is Harlem Safe? Tips for Visiting the Black Mecca of the 20’s - Travel Noire
    The Harlem Renaissance put this district on the map. But it also gave Harlem, New York a tarnished reputation that it has since outgrown.
  • Barbara Necker October 17, 2023 at 1:59pm
    Untapped New York is a pretty cool website I used to make my visits to the Big Apple more interesting. Check it out: https://untappedcities.com/
    Untapped New York | Secrets of New York
    The ultimate source of things to do in New York and stories about the secrets of New York City! Discover NYC's hidden gems and events for the curious…
  • John Kipper September 9, 2023 at 6:08pm
    AFAR just came out with a pretty cool guide to Brooklyn: https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-guide-to-brooklyn-new-york-what-to-...
    What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
    From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.
  • Jordan Simon February 10, 2023 at 12:44pm
    Up till now, NYC denizens hankering for a beach have to go out to Coney Island or even farther out on Long Island's south shore, but this summer plans are to open an artificial "beach" right in west Greenich Village - the one catch is no swimming: https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/new-beach-to-open-in-manhattan-this-s...
    New beach to open in Manhattan this summer
    The same firm that brought New Yorkers and visitors the High Line will open Gansevoort Peninsula this summer for warm-weather outdoor thrills.
  • Max Pesling December 24, 2022 at 11:11am
    In one of the world's pricier cities, here's a look from the New York Times at several of the Big Apple's top inexpensive restos: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/dining/best-cheap-restaurants-ny...
  • José Balido October 12, 2022 at 6:29pm
    Cool find! 15 NYC gems even many locals don't know about. As a former NYer, I did know about maybe three of them, but learned a lot for my next swing back to the Big Apple: https://www.elitedaily.com/lifestyle/hidden-gems-new-york-city-fall...
    These Are NYC's Best Hidden Gems To Explore For Fall, According To TikTok
    TikTok's #nychiddengems tag is essential viewing before you plan your fall trip to New York. Check out these hidden gems in New York City for fall th…
  • Jeffrey Kunst June 1, 2022 at 12:47pm
    NYC is possibly the all-time most popular backdrop for movies of all kinds, and several local tour operators have taken advantage of this. Here's one with a tour of locations for romantic comedies: https://www.frommers.com/blogs/passportable/blog_posts/nyc-rom-com-...
    NYC Rom-Com Tour Visits Filming Locations of Classic Manhattan Love Stories | Frommer's
    A new tour in New York City visits the filming locations of classic love stories shot in the city. | Frommer's
  • Anil April 22, 2015 at 5:29am

    My Congratulations too, to Eric.

  • Ed Wetschler April 18, 2015 at 3:51pm

    Congratulations to tour guide and historian Erik Washington upon winning the Leon Levy Center for Biography (CUNY Grad) writing fellowship.

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