Hi friends, welcome back! The third day of my parents visit was a sunny Saturday with temperatures near 80 degrees. A rare forecast for late October, but perfect for a full day of sight-seeing. We started the day at the lively Washington Square Arch and stumbled upon the organization of a Halloween dog parade. We…
Tag: Central Park
Parents Weekend in NYC – Part One
Hi friends, welcome back! My parents came to visit us last month, and in true Lyssy in the City fashion, the visit included the perfect mix of sights and delicious food. They got pretty lucky because it was the first weekend in seven weeks that it wasn’t predicted to rain every day. I crafted an…
NYC Summer Bucket List 2023
Hi friends, welcome back! Summer officially starts today and as usual, I'm ready with my Summer Bucket List. We have a busy summer ahead so I’m not sure how far I’ll get on the list, but it’s nice to think of all the fun possibilities. We booked a house in the Catskills for the Fourth…
Central Park Spring Tour 2023 – Part 2
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’m taking you on part two of my Central Park spring tour featuring the southern half of the park. If you missed part one you can catch up here. The pictures from part one of my tour were taken on April 11th and when I came back for part two…
Central Park Spring Tour 2023 – Part One
Hi friends, welcome back! We had the best weather in NYC last week and I took full advantage by heading to Central Park in search of the cherry blossoms. I wish you could jump inside these pictures and experience them in real life because it was the perfect day in Central Park. The sun was…
Snow Day in Central Park 2023
Hi friends, welcome back! There’s been some crazy weather across the country this winter, but oddly enough NYC was experiencing a snow draught. We’d had a few flurries, but nothing measurable. As much as it’s nice to have a mild winter, I was dreaming of one snowy day so I could visit my beloved Central…
Central Park Through the Seasons
Hi friends, welcome back! January is usually a slower month for me, so I thought it would be fun to make a seasonal collage of all my favorite Central Park spots. I always try, but it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite season because each looks so beautiful in its own way. However, I…
Central Park Fall Tour 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! This fall season really got away from me, but I made it in time to see Central Park before all the leaves fell. I was nervous I had missed all the gorgeous foliage, but when I got to Bow Bridge, I was absolutely amazed by the sight before me. Central Park…
Central Park Summer Tour – Part Two
Hi friends, welcome back! I returned to Central Park on another beautiful day for part two of my Central Park Summer Tour. In case you missed part one, you can catch up here. I started my second walk at one of the most iconic parts, The Pond and Gaptstow Bridge. This area is right off…
Central Park Summer Tour – Part One
Hi friends, welcome back! It seems like forever since I’ve posted about NYC. It’s been a busy summer of traveling, plus it’s been so HOT, so I patiently waited in the a/c until it got cool enough for a trek to Central Park for my summer tour. I took the subway to 110th Street and…