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NYC at Christmas Time: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the City’s MOST Festive Sites
I don’t know about you, but I completely relate to Buddy the Elf when I think about NYC at Christmas time. The glittering lights, giant Christmas trees, and general cheer make me feel downright jolly! Whether it’s your first or 50th time in NYC for the holiday season, there are a few sites you absolutely can’t miss: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree, the shop windows along 5th Ave, and Macy’s on 34th street! I’ve already compiled a complete guide to the best Christmas Events in NYC for 2019 (which you can find HERE) but I thought it would also be fun to create a self-guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan’s best…
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How to Survive (& Thrive) at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
For some people, Thanksgiving is turkey, stuffing, and football. For me, it’s the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year, my family would gather around the TV to watch the gigantic balloons travel through Manhattan. We loved watching the Broadway performances and listening to the announcers spit off random facts about the floats. Seeing the parade in person has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Once I moved to NYC, I made this dream a reality. Last year, I battled the cold and finally experienced the parade in real life! I absolutely loved watching the parade in person, but I had to be prepared. It’s…
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NYC Christmas Events: The Complete Guide
Updated December 2021 There is just something magical about Christmas in New York City. With the Rockefeller Center skating rink, decorated windows along 5th Ave, and Christmas trees throughout the city, there are endless opportunities to feel festive in NYC! This will be my fourth Christmas in the city and I am so excited to experience everything the season has to offer. To make sure I don’t miss anything, I’ve created a list filled with the best NYC Christmas events and I want to share it with you! If you are ready for some cheer, grab a cup of cocoa, and let’s get going! Christmas time is here! *Vaccine Update for…
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How to Visit the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, New York
Living in NYC is great, but every now and then I need a break from the city. I love road trips. My husband and I used to take road trips all the time, but now that we live in New York and don’t have a car, it’s been much harder for us to make road trips. We finally decided that not having a car wasn’t a great excuse. We live in NYC after all and it is one of the most connected cities in the world. There are trains, buses, and ferries that can help us get out of the city. A few weeks ago we took a lovely day…
