Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York

You can now visit the moving 9/11 Memorial in New York City, formerly “Ground Zero” at the World Trade Center site.

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Wednesday is matinee day in New York City

If you’re in the New York City area, or planning a trip to the Big Apple, remember Wednesday is matinee day. Most shows start at two o’clock or two-thirty. And there’s a variety of shows right now on Broadway to see.

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South Street Seaport, NYC

If you are looking for something to do when you are in the NYC area, consider walking the South Street Seaport. You don’t need to make plans ahead of time nor do you need dinner reservations. Just show up and you can stop in at one of the restaurants on Pier 17. Or stop for a drink at an outdoor cafe and enjoy people watching like they do in Paris.

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American Museum of Natural History in New York City

What is it about kids and dinosaurs? Children want nothing more than to visit the museum on Valentine’s Day to see their favorite dinosaur, the T-Rex.

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Brooklyn: Cobble Hill or Carroll Gardens: yuppy haven

Having grown up in Brooklyn, there are many restaurants to recommend. One of the places where the “locals” enjoy eating is Vinny’s of Carroll Gardens. If you want authentic Italian food at moderate prices, Vinny’s in the place. Located at 295 Smith Street, Vinny’s is set up more like a diner than an upscale restaurant.

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