New York State

Your guide to Buffalo by a former resident with the best things to do in Buffalo NY

July 4, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on December 6, 2018

Although many people underestimate Buffalo, New York, but the Queen City has a lot to offer. I spent a couple of years in Buffalo and I must say that there are a lot of interesting things to do in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo is one of the most architecturally rich cities in the United States.

If you’re visiting Buffalo from Niagara Falls, Be sure to take at least a few days to enjoy the stunning architecture, delicious food, and cool neighborhoods of Buffalo.

I’m not really sure why people often skip Buffalo in their itinerary when visiting Niagara Falls, but I hope that this post focusing on unique things to do in Buffalo helps inspire you to visit this culture rich city. Many people don’t realize that the street design well as the park designs were inspired by Paris.

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Your insider guide to Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights by a native New Yorker

June 14, 2018 by Steve 6 Comments

Last Updated on November 19, 2018

Brooklyn is on the rise and a lot of you have asked about Brooklyn although I’ve decided to focus this post on two of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn for tourists: Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. I’ve decided to ask my dad, who was born in Brooklyn and remembers the move of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

After 25 years working in downtown Brooklyn, my dad is here to dish about two neighborhoods of Brooklyn that he knows best. Keep reading for insider tips on the best things to do in Downtown Brooklyn and the best food in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Best brunch in NYC: Your insider guide to 8 great brunch places in lower Manhattan

June 6, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on August 9, 2019

In New York City, brunch isn’t just a meal — it’s a way of life. Come the weekend, New Yorkers will line up around the block for a chance to eat at the newest brunch place in New York. I’ll be the first to admit that I am the most indecisive person when it comes to brunch.

With so many options in so many neighborhoods, how on earth do you decide where to go? Today, I’ll be sharing a post by Margaret, a fellow New Yorker, about her favorite brunch places in lower Manhattan.

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A New Yorker’s guide to the best free views of New York City’s skyline

April 20, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 14, 2019

Anyone visiting New York City can’t keep their eyes off the stunning skyscrapers in New York City. The urge to stare at New York City skyscrapers is something that most New Yorkers fight – except for except people like Dianne L. Durante, who has shared with us her favorite places to find the best views in New York City for free. Some of the best views of the New York skyline are actually seen from outside New York City, however don’t worry, there’s a map of the best viewpoints that you can download at the end.

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How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker

April 18, 2018 by Karen 13 Comments

Last Updated on June 28, 2019

I grew up in New York City, so it perplexes me when visiting friends tell me they don’t understand the New York City public transportation system. Let’s fix this now.

In this NYC subway guide by a native New Yorker, you’ll find essential tips on how to ride the New York City subway, how not to get on the wrong subway, what not to do on the New York City subway, how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway, and other insider tips for the New York city subway by a New Yorker.

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Insider Tips for NYC during the Holidays by a New Yorker

November 1, 2017 by Karen 32 Comments

Last Updated on March 22, 2019

The holidays in NYC are the best time to visit New York City. As a New Yorker born and raised, I’ve written tips for the holidays in NYC, the best things to do in New York at Christmas, tips for the Christmas windows in NYC, tips for the Macy’s thanksgiving parade, and how to survive Times Square New Year’s Eve. Keep reading for insider tips for New York during Christmas!

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