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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 Visit Blue Hole Park in Bermuda
Ready for a swim? To be honest, before visiting Bermuda I didn’t know that much about it. I thought it was an island in the Caribbean (which turns out to be wrong– it’s actually farther north in the Atlantic). So besides that incorrect nugget I really only knew that Bermuda has beautiful beaches. Guess what, I was correct about that part at least! Bermuda does have beautiful beaches. Horseshoe Bay and St. Catherine’s Beach are two of the most gorgeous beaches I’ve ever seen. But the beaches weren’t my favorite part about Bermuda. The secluded swimming spot in Blue Hole Park was! If you are planning a trip to Bermuda,…
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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…
