Oct 9th, 2011 at 8:00PM:
For New Yorkers, there's something strangely comforting about the Empire State Building. Maybe it's simply the fact this solidly standing skyscraper has anchored citizens' views for 80 years. Or maybe it's because it's become an iconic landmark of this famous city, an image burned into the subconscious of locals and visitors alike. Or maybe, as Flickr user Em_photos2010 demonstrates with ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Oct 9th, 2011 at 8:00PM:
For New Yorkers, there's something strangely comforting about the Empire State Building. Maybe it's simply the fact this solidly standing skyscraper has anchored citizens' views for 80 years. Or maybe it's because it's become an iconic landmark of this famous city, an image burned into the subconscious of locals and visitors alike. Or maybe, as Flickr user Em_photos2010 demonstrates with ...Free Empire State Building admission for Fleet Week sailors
May 21st, 2010 at 11:00AM: Ah, Fleet Week -- the annual event when hundreds of uniformed sailors descend on New York City, much to the delight of locals and photo-happy tourists alike.
As New York Harbor welcomes U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships this year from May 26 to June 2, so too will all the local restaurants, stores, and bars. During this week, the Empire State Building is offering free Observatory admission to any ...Memorable in Manhattan: Package for first-timers
Apr 23rd, 2010 at 1:00PM: You'll never forget your first time. It may have been thrilling or awkward, but it was memorable. Many are still waiting for their first ... their first trip to New York City. If you're only exposure to this city is what you've seen on television or the big screen, this is your chance to experience it for yourself. The Crowne Plaza Times Square's First Time in New York Package will make it easy to ...Take a stroll down Lover's Lane at the Strand
Jan 15th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Warning: if you surprise your lover with a trip to the Strand this Valentine's Day, you'll have a hell of a time coming up with a gift next year.
Manhattan's newest midtown hotel, the Strand is offering a fantastic deal for the romantically inclined. Stay any weekend in February, and you can take advantage of the "Lover's Lane at the Strand" package. For $498, you'll get two nights in a deluxe ...Lifelong New Yorkers are unreliable for directions
Jan 10th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Don't ask New Yorkers for directions. Don't get me wrong, we're more than willing to help. But, you could wind up with some bad information. A recent poll of lifelong New Yorkers conducted by New York Pass, an attraction discount card, shows that most of us don't have the city's basics nailed down.
Less than half of New Yorkers think the Top of the Rock is atop the Empire State Building: 41 ...New York City bargain destination perfect for a 3-day weekend
Dec 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: New York City may be the most expensive place to live, but if you like to walk; it's a bargain to visit. Arrive by Friday late afternoon, and by Sunday evening you can knock off most of the must see places and eat without spending much money. By the end, you'll know a good bit of what makes this city so grand.
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Dec 18th, 2009 at 4:00PM:
Last Saturday night, Times Square was literally a Santa free for all. I first noticed the Santa madness as I approached from the direction of the Empire State Building while walking along Broadway. Along the way, a group of five Santas passed me. Then another group of Santas strolled by. Then there was a lone Santa and a Santa with Mrs. Claus. There were also elves.
By the time I reached 42nd ...Six ways to enjoy Madison Square Park
Oct 20th, 2009 at 12:30PM: Manhattan has a lot of great parks – but a handful tends to hog all the attention. Central Park is what it is; there's just now way to compare it to anything else. Bryant Park has live performances and exhibitions (not to mention a starring role in Fashion Week) and is only a block from Times Square. And, there are others that would come to mind before you work your way down the list to one ...America from above - can you guess the view?
Aug 17th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Skyscrapers and towers in The United States may have been overtaken in height by ambitious cities like Dubai, but the country is still home to some of the most awesome views you'll find anywhere in the world. Think you know your stuff? Take the quiz (posted after the jump) and prove it! Five towers, five photos - its up to you to guess where the photo was taken. ...Cap off your summer in style at the Kimberly Hotel in Manhattan
Jul 22nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Manhattan's rarely cheap. So, even if you can get a kickass flight, you're still stuck lamenting the hotel rates and dinner prices – not to mention spending a fortune on cabs. The Kimberly Hotel is about to make this easier. If you're looking to get your kids to the top of the Empire State Building before school starts, you still have time to squeeze in a trip this summer with a nice ...Undiscovered New York: Best rooftop bars
Jun 24th, 2009 at 1:00PM: With so many drinking options in New York, it's easy to get dizzy with all the choices. Here at Undiscovered New York, we've covered some of the Big Apple's many drinking dens before. But there's something particularly special about drinking in New York in Summer. Nothing better epitomizes those balmy nights than holding a chilled highball glass or beer in hand, watching as a fiery orange dusk ...Smoke and eat in New York - at the same time
Jan 8th, 2009 at 5:00PM: There are two types of attraction in New York. The surface stuff – like a visit to the Empire State Building and a walk through Times Square – show up in just about every guidebook you can imagine. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find the array of experiences that appeal to both locals and visitors, the destinations and events that often escape notice. The cigar dinners at tobacconist ...Undiscovered New York - Exploring Koreatown
Jan 7th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Like many other large cities, you might already know that New York has a large and continuously growing Chinatown. Yet in a city that is home to more than 100 distinct immigrant groups, it's also home to a surprisingly diverse assortment of residents from homes across the Asian continent. One strip of authentic Asian culture that tends to get overshadowed by Chinatown is Koreatown, its ...Photo of the Day (12.30.08)
Dec 30th, 2008 at 8:00PM: With my voyage to New York early tomorrow morning comes a wealth of baggage -- more than I'm packing in the overhead compartment. A new year. A new beginning. Loss, fear, a look into my heart, passions and life. In my many travel experiences, I have never been let down by the City, somehow always warm, moving and willing to swallow my worries, loves and hates among its streets, alleys and ...A new era for zeppelin travel?
Jul 7th, 2008 at 11:00AM: Do you remember reading about the Hindenburg disaster in history class? You know, that giant blimp that burst into flames in New Jersey in 1936 1937, killing all most of the passengers onboard? For the fledgling blimp tourism industry of the 1930's, that was pretty much the end of the line. However, according to recent news, the blimp is experiencing a resurgence as a trendy new vehicle for the ...The Skyscraper Museum Pays Tribute to the Tall and Taller
Sep 25th, 2007 at 11:15AM: We've posted about a few of the tallest buildings in the world. The latest, Mexico's Torre Bicentenerio is still in the planning stage. In New York City, the place where skyscrapers first defined the magnificence of a city's architectural skyline, The Skyscraper Museum is where to find out details about Manhattan's skyscraper history, as well as the tallest wonders of other countries.
Through ...Dubai is Getting Taller in One Spot
Sep 14th, 2007 at 2:17PM: Dubai's tallest building, the Burj Dubai has finally reached the height of being the tallest one in the world, and it's not finished. Now it stands at 1,831.5 feet tall (555 meters), just a bit taller than the CN Tower in Toronto (1,824.9) which was the largest free standing structure. The once tallest building, the Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan, lost it's first place standing in July. Oh, well. In ...
