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Have the Ultimate New York Winter Experience

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It is busy, it is bustling, it is even a bit brassy, but New York City winter is also irresistible. Here are some tips to have the best time in New York City this (and every) winter season.

New York City winter lights

Plan Ahead: Do your research and get as many reservations on the books as early as possible. Tables at that new place(s) you want to try, rooms at the hotel in the midst of all the action, tickets to the show(s) you want to see…get it all in advance.  

Come Prepared: The previous tip notwithstanding, expect long lines and crowded attractions. Dress in layers and bundle up warmly. It can get mighty cold outside as you visit many of the outdoor attractions, especially those that are prettiest at night.

Turn on the Glitz: Midtown Manhattan is the center of New York’s winter fete. Trek up trendy Fifth Avenue from 40th St to Central Park and see all the lights and glamour. Go to Saks Fifth Avenue’s light display, Tiffany’s dazzling diamonds, and the iconic trees at Rockefeller Center, the New York Public Library, the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and others.

Make a List: Check it Twice: New York’s winter markets are charming venues worth exploring. They are filled with local artists and designers selling gifts and trinkets that you and your family will adore. Grand Central Terminal holds a unique Holiday Fair, in the stunning Vanderbilt Hall, focusing on socially responsible business and handmade craft gifts.

The wind-down of every calendar year is an exciting time in New York City. Come enjoy the post-Thanksgiving magical air; see the city transformed into a singing, dancing, sparkling Tinseltown.

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Hell’s Kitchen: New York City’s Trending Travel Destination

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Not too long ago, Hell’s Kitchen was a New York City neighborhood to be avoided. Named for the squalid living conditions experienced by 19th and 20th century immigrant residents and the trendy Meatpacking District once home to 250 slaughterhouses, was ruled by gangs and seedy businesses. Today, Hell’s Kitchen is a fun, safe, and fascinating place to visit on any trip to New York.

Towering skyscrapers, glossy office buildings, and lavish condominium projects have taken over the neighborhood.  Hudson Yards, the largest private development in U.S. history, has made Hell’s Kitchen one of New York’s most coveted addresses. Alongside the new corporate, retail, and living spaces in Hudson Yards, the site is also emerging as a cultural landmark with the Shed Concert Hall, a half-billion-dollar dynamic venue that can be opened or closed depending on the weather and type of performance. The Edge, a sightseeing observatory on the 100th floor of the tallest Hudson Yards tower, is set to extend 65 feet over the edge of the building and feature a partial glass floor. While that skyscraper is still under construction, high-end shops, including luxury department store Neiman Marcus, are already open for business. Several chic new restaurants such as the pricy and lauded Queensyard and Wild Ink, serve delicious meals with international flair.  

The parks are packed with New Yorkers and tourists, all taking selfies with and in the city’s newest icons and backdrops. Art museums, fashion designers, and chic galleries host millions of visitors each year. The High Line, a popular green trail on the now-defunct railway platforms, sweeps across 15 blocks as a beautiful swath of native plants and wild grasses, colorful flowers, and blossoming orchards.

Stretching between 34th to 59th streets, from Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River, Hell’s Kitchen offers endless tourist opportunities from sunrise to sunset. It is packed with must-see attractions and must-try eateries. Enjoy!

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NYC Free Summer Show Guide

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NYC in summer is the place to be. Whether you’re visiting from out-of-town or a local looking for something to do without too much of a commute, free theater and shows offer a unique, New York-themed experience that you’ll never forget! With the added benefits of fresh air, interesting people and of course the lack of expense, these shows are the perfect local activity.

Here’s a brief guide of free shows in the city:

  • Shakespeare in the Park. NY’s most prestigious free summer theater, with shows held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
  • New York Classical Theater. Offering a more interactive experience, these shows generally have the audience follow along for about 3 blocks.
  • Hudson Warehouse. A pay-what-you-can theater specializing in the classics and located at the Bernie Wohl Arts Center on the Upper West Side.
  • Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. An annual affair which will take place at the parking lot behind Clemento Soto on the Lower East Side.
  • Potomac Theater Project. Offers experimental workshops and other works in progress at Atlantic Stage 2.
  • Theater for the New City. This summer, the company is offering a political new musical called “Checks and Balances, or Bottoms Up!” throughout the city.