Grand Central Station’s Whispering Gallery
For a cool experience in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, check out the intriguing whispering gallery.
Photo © Vacacion
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10 Things to Do in Winter in New York City
Here are some great things to do in New York City in the winter:
Go Ice Skating
Photo © Mr Bullitt
Take a spin around the iconic Rockefeller skating rink. You can show off your skills or take a lesson with a pro. Skate rentals are available. The Rink at Rockefeller Center is open until April. For hours of operation and rates, check out their website. The Wollman Rink in Central Park is a picturesque spot to play on the ice. It’s located just inside the Central Park entrance at 59th Street and 6th Avenue. If you prefer an indoor rink, head on over to the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers. They are open year round. Read more »
Visit New York City’s Flatiron Building
The Flatiron Building is one of the coolest historic buildings in New York. It was completed in 1902 and is one of the first skyscrapers every built.
The most striking features of the Flatiron Building is its triangular shape, which makes it look narrow from the front but wide from the back.
Here is a photo of the building’s triangular shape:
Aerial shot of Flatiron Building © morrissey
A Visitor’s Guide to Central Park
New York City’s Central Park is the most popular park in the United States with over 25 million visitors every year. Here is a selection of things to do when visiting Central Park!
Photo of Central Park from Rockefeller Center © Alfred Hutter
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Fascinating Historic Photos of New York City
Here are some fascinating historic photos showing what life in New York City used to be like in the early 20th Century. Click on the photos to view them at full size.
1930s Airship over Manhattan
This first photo is of the USS Akron flying over Manhattan in the early 1930s. The USS Akron was an airship capable of carrying and launching three F9C Sparrowhawk airplanes.
Try Weird and Unusual Ice Cream Flavors in New York City
Tired of plain old flavors of ice cream like chocolate, strawberry and vanilla? Here is a selection of ice cream and gelato shops in New York City where you can try weird and unusual flavors!
Michael Jackson Tribute at Apollo Theater
On Tuesday, thousands of music fans gathered at Apollo Theater in Harlem to pay tribute to Michael Jackson.
Photo of Apollo Theater in Harlem © Lin Hsin Yao
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Cheap Family Vacations in New York City
New York City can be an expensive place to visit when staying in hotels, but there is an alternative: family hostels!
Hostels are best known for offering dormitory accommodation to travelers, but most hostels also offer private accommodation too.
Jazz Hostels has 6 budget hostels in Manhattan, offering both private rooms and dormitories. Our family private rooms have a double bed and a bunk bed and can accommodate up to 5 people.
NEW: Times Square Hostel!
Jazz Hostels is opening a new hostel in Times Square on May 1st, 2009!
Photo of confetti, Times Square © Paul Mannix
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