The Iconic NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Tour

Hi friends, welcome back! I finally crossed an item off my NYC bucket list, visiting the renowned New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. I’ve walked by this National Historic Landmark so many times, but haven’t gone in until this excursion. This is the most famous library in NYC and guarded by the iconic…

An Afternoon at the Met: Walt Disney & Fashion in America Exhibits

Hi friends, welcome back! Jon and I finally made it back to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for our Valentine’s date this past weekend. I had been interested in seeing the “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” exhibit before it closed March 6th so time was a bit of the essence. The…

Seaport Museum, Lightship Ambrose, & Wavertree Ship Tour

Hi friends, welcome back! Recently I shared a neighborhood tour of the Seaport District, and today I’m taking you through the museum, history, and two Lightships in the museum's fleet. The first port in this area of the East River was created by the Dutch West India Company in 1625, and the land surrounding the port…

A Long Weekend in Philly – Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Rocky

Hi friends, welcome back to part two of our Philly adventures! In case you missed part one, you can check it out here. Part two picks up after our walking tour and inside Independence Hall. To see inside Independence Hall, you need tickets for a National Park Service guided tour. The tickets cost a $1…

A Long Weekend in Philly – Historic Walking Tour

Hi friends, welcome back! Every year, Jon and I go on a fall getaway, and this year we decided to spend a long weekend (October 8th - 11th) in Philadelphia. We chose Philadelphia because it’s less than a two-hour drive from NYC, we love learning about history, checking out museums, and surprisingly neither of us…

Fourth of July in Nantucket – Part 3

Hi friends, welcome back to part three of our Nantucket trip! (If you need to catch up, part one - part two) Jon and I started our second morning in Nantucket back at Handlebar Café and sipping our coffee on our favorite bench. After finishing our coffee, we strolled around town shopping in the cutest…

An Afternoon With The Statue of Liberty

Hi friends, welcome back! Last weekend was the most perfect fall weekend I could ask for! The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze, and it was right around 70*F. I alluded to this in my What’s Up post, but Jon and I bought tickets to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island…

Valentine’s Day at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts 2020

Hi friends, hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s Day! This year Jon and I decided to head back to The Metropolitan Museum of Art Saturday for our Valentine’s Day date. We didn’t get to see everything last year so we were excited to pick up where we left off. It was also freezing outside,…