Read more about the article Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market and The High Line – NYC
The Highline

Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market and The High Line – NYC

I wanted to show my daughter more of the real New York where the residents and locals hung out versus the touristy Times Square and Statue of Liberty from the previous day. Greenwich Village is a great place to start.

We met my brother-in-law and his family for lunch at Monte’s in Greenwich Village. As owner and chef, Pietro Mosconi greeted his friends in Italian at the bar, an older, robust waiter seated us. One wall boasts framed photographs of famous people who have dined here since it opened in 1918. In the back corner, a group of 12 people gathered for the Foods of New York Tour. (more…)

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Tea at Harney & Sons

Tea at Harney & Sons – NYC

I’ve become and avid tea drinker and my family knows I get cranky when I haven’t had my afternoon “cuppa.” What better way to experience a city than to have tea somewhere?

Harney & Sons has a tasting room in SoHo. After a long day of visiting the 9/11 Museum, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, I was fading fast. Fortunately, this location was close to a subway line. (more…)

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Lady Liberty

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island – NYC

Both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are free. But there’s a catch — you have to buy a ferry ticket to get there.

Because of large crowds, purchasing advance tickets online is recommended. The first stop is Liberty Island and you don’t even have to get off. Some find that the best views of the statue are from the boat. However, it you want to tour the pedestal or the crown, you do need to get off the ferry. (more…)

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Central Park – NYC

 

How do you visit Central Park? It’s a landmass of over 800 acres with seven lakes, a zoo, five visitor centers, two restaurants, gardens, statues and a carousel. Some people spend an entire day there and others just see it from the Plaza Hotel. You can take a guided tour, visit a specific attraction, catch a concert or even rent a boat.
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