Good morning! Here is the final installment of my series on planning your first trip to NYC…today we are covering sights and my favorite eating spots on the Upper East and West Side and Central Park. Two of the biggest museums in Manhattan are in these neighborhoods, as well as my favorite skating rink in winter, but there are a number of smaller gems as well as an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea room! And make sure you check at the end of the post for a BIG money-saving tip!
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Great Sights for Your First Visit to New York City, part 2 – Midtown East/West and Times Square
One of my favorite buildings in NYC is the Chrysler Building, shown above in a great image by skeeze on Pixabay
Hello everyone! Today we continue with part 2 of Great Sights for Your First Visit to New York City. Many people spend their first trip solely in Manhattan, so I’ve been listing some of my favorite sights and restaurants for first time visitors! Today’s post covers sights in Midtown East, Midtown West and Times Square. Continue reading
Great Sights for Your First Visit to New York City, part 1 – Lower Manhattan
I’m piggybacking onto my last post with today’s list (by neighborhood) of the sights and restaurants I’ve enjoyed in the southern half of Manhattan, below 40th Street. Next week, I’ll post a list of my favorite sights above 40th Street!
Tips for planning your first visit to NYC
Happy New Year! Are you planning a trip to New York City this year? I’ve recently had a few family members ask for advice about their first trips to NYC, so thought I’d put my tips into a blog post.
48 Hours in New York City
Happy Wednesday! For this week’s edition of Wednesday Wanderings, I’m sharing details of our recent trip to New York City to see Hamilton. New York City is a place I love to visit; every time I spend time in the city, I find new adventures and hidden spots. This trip was just a couple of days…a quick birthday getaway!
Five things to consider when choosing a hotel in New York City

NYC skyline – photo courtesy of pixabay
Happy Wednesday all! Today’s post describes how I choose a hotel when I go to New York City. A couple of weeks ago, we took a quick trip to NYC to see Hamilton for my birthday. After the tickets were purchased, I had to decide where to stay, and thought you all might like a peek into my thought process.