Wandering NYC.7 – Central Park
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. In this week’s Wandering Zen, Matt heads back to New York City and wanders one of the most wonderful parks on the planet. Central Park was designed to offer up something for everyone and it would be very easy to spend your entire NYC trip simply enjoying everything that this masterpiece has to offer.
Wandering NYC.6 ~ Activities to Enhance Your Visit
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. Once you’ve walked the parks, hit 5th Avenue, strolled the museums, eaten some pizza, taken in a show, and completed your sightseeing list, there is still an entire city out there to wander and explore. Today, we are going to narrow that huge list down to 5 things to do while in NYC that not only will enhance your visit but might provide you with some of the very best memories and laughter.
Wandering NYC.5 ~ The Museums of Manhattan
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time.This time around, let’s experience the cultural side of the city and explore the Museums of Manhattan.
Wandering Zen NYC.3 ~ Shopping the Big Apple
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. Get the credit card ready – Let’s shop the Big Apple!
Wandering Zen NYC.4 ~ Pondering Pizza
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. That makes hungry so let’s go wander and find some pie in NYC!
Wandering Zen in NYC.2 ~ The Parks of Gotham
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. Let’s Wander our 5 favorite parks in Gotham.
Wandering Zen in NYC.1 ~ 2 Blocks of 41st Street
Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway? With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic. In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a time. Let’s Wander just two blocks of 41st Street.
The Library Hotel – Deep Dive into the Dewey Decimal System Classifications
The Library Hotel, a unique boutique in Midtown, is the perfect place to stay when in Manhattan. Aptly named for its proximity to the iconic New York Public Library but also because of the impressive collection of over 6,000 books for guests to peruse. The hotel is...
The Loeb Boathouse is a Central Park Classic
For a classic and immersive Central Park experience make sure that you reserve a seat at the The Loeb Boathouse. Reservations are required so book early to guarantee a seat, however, you can always stop in and get on the waiting list to be seated. There isn't a bad...
Roosevelt Island is a Great Place to Wander
The Four Freedoms Park located on Roosevelt Island in the middle of the East River in NYC is a tribute to the 32nd President of the UnitedStates. It was named after the 4 freedoms he spelled out in his 1941 Inaugural Address and celebrates his legacy during trying...
The Neo-Gothic Pinnacles Make this One of the Most Striking Structures in Gotham
The black and gold of the Art Deco American Standard Building with its neo-gothic pinnacles is one of the most striking structures in Gotham. Located on Byrant Park in Midtown Manhattan the building draws you in to take a closer look. The intricate design detail of...
St Patrick’s Cathedral – Through My Eyes
When I was a kid one of our Summer Road Trips took us to NYC. Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, I was no stranger to skyscrapers or bridges but the size and scope of these here amazed me.We were only in the city 3 days so we had to make the most of it. Along...
The Guggenheim Museum in NYC is a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark
The Guggenheim Museum in NYC is a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark. His inverted-ziggurat design was opened October 21, 1959 and has been recognized as a masterpiece of architecture ever since. Located in the Upper East side at East 89th and 5th Avenue the building's...
NYC Subway System – By the Numbers:
The Subway system in New York is a marvel of engineering and has been successfully moving millions of Gothamites around town for over 110 years. Here's a look at the system by the numbers... 🌐1.751 billion – Annual ridership (ranked 7th busiest in the world) 🌐361.1...
Winnie the Pooh & Tigger Await You at the NY Public Library
Next time you are walking by the main branch of the New York Public Library and need a little boost of youth take a detour for look at the original Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Kanga that were the toys of Christopher Robin Milne.The inspiration for A.A. Milne,...
Patience and Fortitude at the NYC Public Library
Patience and Fortitude. These are both great qualities and also happen to be the nicknames of the pink Tennessee marble sculpted lions that sit in guard of the New York Public Library. Patience, shown here, along with his brother to the north have been popular NYC...
The 64-65 World’s Fair Lives On
The New York State Pavilion is one of the few structures still standing from the 1964-65 World's Fair. The dramatic towers, the tallest at 226 feet, were used as dining and observation platforms. Fair guests boarded Sky Streak capsule elevators that whisked them...
Bemelmans’ Sets the Bar
Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattans upper east side is a NYC institution. This Art Deco lounge is a haven for people who prefer a sophisticated ambiance and classic cocktails. Made famous for its murals created by Ludwig Bemelmans who was well known for...
The Library Hotel – Best Place to Stay in Manhattan
The Library Hotel, a unique boutique in Midtown, is the perfect place to stay when in Manhattan. Part of The Library Hotel Collection, the hotel is cleverly themed with each floor representing a different Dewey Decimal System (DDS) classification. They also boast a...
The Top of the Rock… Rocks!
At 850 feet above the bustling Manhattan streets below, the Top of the Rock is one of the best places to catch the spectacular views of this vibrant metropolitan area. It all starts with the inventive and truly unique elevator ride where you get a clear look up the...