New York City offers a wealth of activities for those who relish winter weather, starting with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge. The season’s a great opportunity to ice-skate at Rockefeller Center, try curling at the Winter Village at Bryant Park, and take advantage of the lack of crowds at the Bronx Zoo. Prefer to stay toasty indoors? Not Continue Reading
This month's Culturally Inclined highlights "Upper Manhattan's" beauty and culture. Top of my to-do list is visiting Inwood Hill Park, the last natural forest and salt marsh in Manhattan. Before becoming parkland in 1916, it was known during the Colonial and post-Revolutionary War period as Cock or Cox Hill. The name could be a variant of the Native American name Continue Reading
c " Chelsea is a fantastic destination that I have watched transform through the decades. You can now explore the Meatpacking Districts shops and Whitney Museum and transverse the one-of-a-kind Elevated Highline, the long-abandoned Chelsea railroad with views of the Hudson, while exploring the changing gardens and artwork exhibitions along the way to Hudson Yards. Continue Reading
One of the city’s smaller neighborhoods, Nolita—short for North of Little Italy—is only 16 square blocks. It was considered part of Little Italy until the mid-1990s when chic boutiques and diverse eateries began to outnumber the old-school bars and red-sauce restaurants that give Little Italy its distinctive flavor. Today Nolita has an ambiance: fashionable but far from Continue Reading
When you live in Midtown East, all of New York is within your reach. Much of that is due to the presence of the transportation hub Grand Central Terminal. Quiet residential blocks coexist with blocks thrumming with bars and restaurants. New attractions such as Summit One Vanderbilt complement architectural gems such as the Chrysler Building. Midtown East has Continue Reading
Midtown West’s culture, dining, real estate, and shopping season are a perfect time to explore during the holiday season. Additionally, a new green space is open to the public as of this fall. Take a visit to 550 Madison Avenue between 55th and 56th Street ready for you to explore. The international architecture, landscape, and interior design firm, Snøhetta designed Continue Reading
This season brings upon the striking tree’s hues of oranges, yellows, purples, reds, and browns. Additionally, the many townhouses and buildings feel the spirit of the season too. Particularly, as you stroll through Gramercy admiring the classic and historic townhouses. You will be enveloped by the mystique and charm of the neighborhood. Moreover, only residents Continue Reading
The Fall magic is just beginning to unfold. Pumpkin, apple cider, and Autumn cocktails are popping up all over the City. As Thomas Dewey states: "If you're not in New York, you're camping out." While the summer may be over, there is time to traverse the coastal landscapes of Battery Park and the Financial District. The Battery aka Continue Reading
This months Culturally Inclined covers SoHo comprising the sub-neighborhood Hudson Square. Soho is not only known for artist lofts, trendy luxury shops, restaurants, and galleries. The streets with "brown street signs" mark the cast-iron historic district, and the ones in Hudson Square mark Charlton–King–Vandam Historic District, which contain the largest Continue Reading
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