Articles for tag: Battery Park, Washington Square Park

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Top Parks in Manhattan

When you think of New York City, beautiful open spaces may not be the first thing that comes to your mind; but in actuality, there are plenty of parks in Manhattan (and not just Central Park!) that offer a much-needed respite from the traffic, trains, and skyscrapers of city life. Here you’ll find a list ...

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History of Greenwich Village, Manhattan

We all know of Greenwich Village as the place for the artists, the young people who love the coffee houses, but the history of what we know now as Greenwich Village goes back to the 16th century when it was a Native American Settlement. There was even a trout stream flowing through the area, providing ...

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Music Venues Manhattan New York

Manhattan is home to some of the most famous Music Venues presenting every type of entertainment form opera and classical music to jazz and modern dance. Also, during the summer months the City Parks host free summer concerts featuring the most popular entertainers from the world of music and from the Broadway Stage. These venues ...

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Things to Do in New York City at Night

There are many ways to enjoy New York City at night – no matter how you like to have fun, and no matter what your budget. Into upscale clubs? Check out Manhattan’s many great nightclubs, such as Marquee in Chelsea on Tenth Avenue or Pacha on W. 46th Street. For these clubs, you will need ...

Shoe Shopping in Manhattan: Check Out 8th Street

For people who don’t do a lot of shopping or don’t do a lot of reading up of the shopping pages or shopping reviews, there is something of a shock when one comes upon anomalies in the shopping patterns of the world. While there are many different “sections” or “districts” in Manhattan; the diamond district, ...

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Why You Should Visit Greenwich Village, New York City

So yes, dear wide-eyed out-of-towner, you’ve finally made it to the Big Apple. Your jam-packed itinerary included taking in Phantom of the Opera, scaling the heights of the Empire State Building, strolling through Central Park, gazing at Lady Liberty’s majestic figure, and if you’re lucky enough, snaring a table at Nobu. However, after days of ...

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Top Universities in New York City

3. Fordham University (www.fordham.edu) is a wonderful place to attend school, and it is even just as wonderful a place to visit. It has the biggest university grounds in all of New York City and is home to a relatively small few, making it a spacious locale that offers its students and visitors a relief ...

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Interview with New York City’s Natti Vogel

Natti Vogel is an artist who can transform you. He knows the secrets of music because his soul has been coalesced with the soul of instruments. Violin was taught at 3 years and piano self taught at 10. A musical prodigy, you ask? Not merely so. He is a musical prodigy with messages to bruit. ...

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The Best Comic Book Shops in Manhattan

Fanboys have several excellent options for getting their comic book fix in Manhattan. There are small stores and big stores, stores with extensive DVD collections and stores with toy collections that cover entire walls. Whether you’re looking for a hard-to-find back issue, hunting for a six-inch GI Joe figurine, or just trying to keep up ...