New York City Travel Blog

Museums are not just homes to art collections anymore. In New York, they are much more. Museum enthusiasts now have access to exclusive events and behind the scenes exhibits that let you inside the creative minds of curators and artists. Not just closed off for members only, institutions like the American...

New Yorkers are an outgoing bunch, aren’t we? Annually we participate in no pants subway rides that scare straphangers, hold silent rave parties in the middle of parks, and even throw some elbows for a giant pillow fight. Enter: Pillow Fight Day. A time where it’s perfectly okay to let out...

Easily mistakable for a store-front to out-of-towners, the Rubin Museum is in fact a cultural institution placed snugly on a Chelsea street showcasing some of the finest Himalayan art in New York City.  The multi-floor space features a linear history of paintings, iconic imagery, sculptures, and sanctuaries...

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The stylish and beautiful are flocking to Lincoln Center, where New York Fashion Week will kick off tomorrow (it runs through September 16). Mayor Mike Bloomberg will officially open the ceremonies tomorrow, though things already got started last night with a public fashion show held to rev up excitement...

There are still a few more weeks left of summer, and the weather is steamy here in New York City. Around this time of year, a lot of New Yorkers tend to flee the sweltering city for the beach or some other more relaxing vacation spot. For those who remain, however, and for those out-of-town visitors...

Travelers flying in or out of New York City‘s JFK International Airport on JetBlue Airways next Thursday will hear some sweet music during their trip: Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan will be giving an exclusive concert in Terminal 5 in celebration of her new album, Laws of Illusion....

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...

This summer is all about soccer in New York City. Read on for some great suggestions for where to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup—whether you’re supporting a particular country, you’re a fan of the game in general, or you simply want to get in on the fun—and some other great soccer-related...

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...