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What is Coney Island Famous For? + 20 Things to do in Coney Island
*Updated July 2020* Summer in New York City usually means free outdoor concerts, yoga in the park, and Mister Softee ice cream cones (good news- you will still be able to find the trucks this summer). Of course, summer in NYC looks a lot different this year. I originally wrote this post in July 2019. Hopefully next summer, Coney Island will be back in full swing. For now, use this post to do some daydreaming or to learn more about this historic area! If you are planning a future trip to the world-famous Coney Island, keep reading. In this post, we will dive into Coney Island’s history to help answer…
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How to Attend the US OPEN NYC Tennis Tournament
Summer is here and that means it’s almost time for the US Open NYC Tennis Tournament. Ok, I get it. Maybe this isn’t the highlight of your summer. But if you are in NYC during the tournament I suggest at least checking it out. I went for the first time last year and it was a great experience. I learned a lot about tennis and it was just fun to be part of such a major event. So, if you are curious about the US Open or are currently making plans for your trip, keep reading. In this post, I will cover everything you need to know to enjoy the…
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10 NYC Summer Festivals You Should Know About
Maybe you live in New York or you are just visiting, but either way it’s always great to do something new in the city. Of course, there are so many iconic and historic sites to check out in New York. But if you are here in the summer, why not also spend some time enjoying some NYC summer festivals? These unique festivals are a great way to celebrate the diverse offerings in NYC. I’ve created a list of the 10 festivals I’m most excited to check out this summer. Ready to celebrate summer? Let’s go! NYC Summer Streets During the NYC Summer Streets festival, 7 miles of NYC city streets…
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25 Cheap & Free Things to do in Manhattan
New York City is expensive. There’s no way around that. Beers cost $12 and movie tickets can run $30 (I wish I was exaggerating). When you come to New York, be prepared to spend money. But, after living here for over a year, I’ve figured out ways to stretch my dollar in the city. In this post, I’m going to share my 25 favorite cheap and free things to do in Manhattan. This list is filled with some of the best eats and activities you can do on a budget in NYC. Honestly, I consider many of these as can’t miss activities so it’s pretty great that you can do…
