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Central Park

Central Park

Feb 5, 2021

:: Guest blog post by Andy Hong :: Central Park may be the most beautiful city park in the world and is most certainly worth anyone’s time to visit.  We would recommend getting a walking guide and spend a couple of hours walking through it.  The park was revolutionary for its time (a park set aside for the enjoyment of the average citizen) along with Frederick Law Olmstead’s additional efforts repeated in Prospect Park in Brooklyn and the city parks in Buffalo.  With its wonderful history, there are many things to see in Central Park – from the USS Maine...

New York Jazz Clubs

New York Jazz Clubs

May 6, 2018

:: Guest blog post by Andy Hong :: If you don’t know Andy’s favorite thing to do in NYC, you really don’t know Andy. Everybody wants to come to New York, head up to Broadway, and go see some “based on the animated movie” musical.  We do love seeing Broadway shows and getting discount tickets at South Street.  Still, you can spend $300 per person to see “The Lion King” in its fifteenth casting….or…..you can spend $100 per person to see the greatest musical talent on the planet with inspired performances from performers that are close enough that you can...

The New York Subway

The New York Subway

Jun 18, 2017

:: Guest blog post by Andy Hong :: The subway is an excellent way to get around New York.  Because of it, you are unlikely to need to have a car or take a taxi.  It’s a little grimy and ratty, but beautifully so.  Sure, it’s not as shiny and slick as Paris, Tokyo, London, or even Moscow, but keep in mind that this is the oldest subway system in the world, and it operates 24 hours a day, which is something that none of the others do.  Make sure that you have a subway map to reference.  The days...

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Jan 13, 2017

:: Guest blog post by Andy Hong :: It’s pretty obvious that going to see the Statue of Liberty is a leading tourist destination, so what more needs to be said?  The thing that I would point out primarily about the Statue of Liberty is that security is tight ….. as in tighter than airport security.  Keep this in mind in regards to the timeslot that you have scheduled on your ticket.  It will take awhile to get through security to access the pedestal at the Statue.  A regular ticket will get you access to the observation platform at the...

Walking the Bridges

Walking the Bridges

Dec 4, 2016

:: Guest blog post by Andy Hong :: It is certainly no longer a secret and in fact, walking the Brooklyn Bridge has become a massive tourist attraction.  Walking the bridge is very much worth the time invested, as you won’t find a stone bridge on this scale anywhere.  It’s probably not as long as you think – the walking distance is less than a mile.  Conditions can be rough if it is windy (that is cold).  The views are fantastic down to the New York Harbor, the downtown and mid-town skylines, and upriver to the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn. ...

Art Museums in New York Part 2

Art Museums in New York Part 2

Dec 4, 2016

Andy and I usually make our annual pilgrimage to New York in November which always includes great jazz and great art.  This year we went to The Met and the Guggenheim and here are a few strategies and recommendations for these two incredible museums. The Met – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located on museum mile at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street, can be completely overwhelming.  There are usually a number of different exhibits going on at any given time, so it can be hard to choose what to see.  It is the largest art museum in...

Art Museums in New York Part 1

Art Museums in New York Part 1

Oct 29, 2016

I believe it is probably no surprise, but I’ve never found a city other than New York that has so many great art museums, and I have visited very many art museums around the world over the years.  The nice thing about art museums is that they always have exhibits scheduled well in advance, so you can check online to see if they have anything that is interesting to you before your trip to NY.  Of course the permanent collections for many of these museums are amazing also.  In my experience, the trick to having a good time at a...

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