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Your Guide to the Best Outdoor Concerts in NYC: Summer 2019
Summer is here and that means it’s the season for outdoor concerts in NYC! There are so many music festivals + outdoor concerts this summer so I’ve created a guide to keep us all organized! Let’s check out the summer 2019 lineup! SummerStage (June 1-September 24) SummerStage is NYC’s top FREE summer concert series. Renowned artists and local musicals perform at stages in all 5 boroughs. The main stage in Central Park hosts most of the bigger artists, but you can enjoy incredible concerts all around the city. As I mentioned, most of these concerts are free but a few benefit concerts require a ticket. *Doors open 1 hour prior…
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What to Do on Governors Island: From Camping to Concerts to Everything in Between! (Updated for 2021)
*Updated May 2021* I know some people complain about summers in NYC. Sure, it’s hot outside and the subways are…hotter. But summer in NYC means people emerge from hibernation and start exploring the city again. And summer 2021 especially feels like a fresh start for NYC. There are tons of ways to make the most of your NYC summer. But if you don’t visit Governors Island, you are missing out! Not sure what to do on Governors Island (or what it even is)? Read on! Another instillation of my NYC Summer Series is here and I’m ready to get you on board with this incredible getaway! Ok, getaway might be…
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Your Complete 2019 Bryant Park Summer Guide
If you need me this summer you can find me hanging out in Bryant Park. Bryant Park is one of my favorite spots in NYC and it is conveniently located at 42nd street just a few blocks from Times Square. Seriously, this midtown Manhattan park is my favorite place to spend a sunny afternoon. You can relax with a picnic on the lawn (which opened for the season on May 2!) or participate in one of the many FREE programs held in Bryant Park. They offer something for everyone, from birding tours to boot camps. My Bryant Park Summer Guide includes the highlights of the 2019 programming. Ready to plan…
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8 Historic Sites in NYC + My FAVORITE Dessert Shops Near Each One!
Any other history buffs out there? Maybe it’s because I saw Hamilton last weekend, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the historic sites in NYC recently. And this might not be the first (or second or third) thing that comes to mind when you think about NYC, but the city is actually filled with some fascinating historic sites. And guess what budget travelers, most of these historic attractions are free or cheap to visit. Who doesn’t love that? So if you are planning a trip and want to do something a little different and affordable, check out these historic sites in NYC. You know what, as a bonus, I’ll…
