New York is full of secret facts and surprising history. If you thought you knew NYC, think again. Here are 101 surprising facts, inventions and bits of forgotten NYC history. The Lenape people named the island Manhatta, which means “island of many hills.” Most of the hills have since been flattened. A Dutch settler supposedly…
Where do I buy discounted or cheap Broadway tickets in NYC on a budget? I am often asked this question by visitors looking to see an affordable show that leaves extra budget for eating out and other attractions in New York. Keep reading for the ultimate NYC travel guide to Broadway tickets including history, fun…
The Empire State Building is an art deco skyscraper that has become a symbol of NYC and one of the most photographed and recognizable buildings in the world! Completed in 1931, it held the title of the world’s tallest building for the longest time of 42 years. Known in its day as the eighth wonder…
In addition to my NYC location tour, fans can now enjoy an exhibit in the Paley Center in NYC including costumes and interactive sets from the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the Emmy award winning Amazon Prime comedy. This Instagram friendly exhibit and space built for amazing photo opportunities is open to the public for free from…
The High Line is probably a top thing on your New York City bucket list but you might have a lot of questions from when’s the best time to visit, which way do you walk across it, what’s the secret history of this park to what are the best Instagram photo locations? The High Line…
Where is the best ice cream in NYC? I went to 15 ice cream spots within 3 days and I love ice cream and never thought I’d be sick of it, but let’s just say I’m going to be taking a break from ice cream for at least a week. At each location I tried…
NYC is known for its diverse cuisines and delicious food like bagels and pizza, but where do the locals eat? One of the first topics of conversation for visitors and locals is “where is the best place to eat right now”? So, I am sharing my favorite places to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner,…
