New York City Travel Blog

Though we only just recently entered true spring weather, it doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning for summer getaways. When the heat rises, head to these New York waterfronts for outdoor fun in the sun. Coney Island Coney Island & Brighton Beach Grab your beach set, call the...

Tourist tip: avoid the high prices of taxis; go for public transit. Even better: get adventurous and hop on a bike! Everyone has a different way of exploring a city. Some enjoy walking everywhere, others are fans of public transit systems, and more often today, lots of people are hitting the streets...

It’s the last weekend of summer, and it looks like it’s going to be a nice one in New York City (once that hurricane clears out). Though many New Yorkers are on their way out of town for a last gasp of summer fun, there’s plenty of it to be had for those who stay in the city, or for...

There’s no more festive place to be on Independence Day weekend in New York City than Coney Island (Brooklyn). First off, those seeking an early kick-off to the holiday can watch fireworks two nights early—Friday, July 2 starting around 9 pm—in the regular Friday night fireworks show (runs...

Get ready for some old-fashioned summer fun…Memorial Day Weekend marks the official opening of the season at Coney Island. Though it’s looked a little shabby in recent years compared to its early-20th century heyday, the Brooklyn neighborhood is still home to classic New York City landmarks and...