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Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got the conclusion of my Lower Manhattan historical tour today ending with City Hall. I recently joined a tour provided by the city and I would highly recommend joining one if you’re visiting. The tours are the only way to go inside, City Hall is not open to the public.…
Continue reading ➞ Lower Manhattan Historical Tour – City Hall
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…
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…
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m working on my NYC Spring Bucket List, and the first thing I’m crossing off is the 48th Annual 2023 Macy’s Flower Show. The show ran from March 26th through April 10th at the 34th Street Herald Square location. It's free to checkout and open during store hours. The flowers are…
Hi friends, welcome back to part three of my Lower Manhattan historical tour. Today’s tour starts at the corner of Wall Street and Broadway with Trinity Church. Trinity Church dates all the way back to 1697 when King William III granted a charter to the church. The charter serves as the incorporation document for the…
Continue reading ➞ Lower Manhattan Historical Tour – Trinity Church & St. Paul’s Chapel
Hi friends, welcome back to my Lower Manhattan historical tour. In case you missed part one, you can check it out here. Heading north from Fraunces Tavern we’ll turn onto Wall Street. Currently 55 Wall Street is an event venue, hotel, and residences owned by Cipriani, but it was originally built in 1841 as a…
Continue reading ➞ Lower Manhattan Historical Tour – Federal Hall & New York Stock Exchange
Hi friends, welcome back! Jon and I have been living in the Financial District for four and a half years, but we haven’t truly explored the historical sights we walk by almost every day. Before Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park, Lower Manhattan was where all the action happened and the north of City…
Continue reading ➞ Lower Manhattan Historical Tour – Battery Park, Bowling Green, & Fraunces Tavern
Hi friends, welcome back and come on in! Jon and I have been busy making our new apartment feel like home and I’m finally ready to share an updated tour. Our goal was to make it feel as much like a home as possible and not fall into the mindset that we’re just renting so…
Hi friends, welcome back! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day Friday, I thought it was fitting to share the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral. This church is named after the patron saint of Ireland and the seat of the Archdiocese of New York. This gothic cathedral is massive and takes up an entire block between Madison…
Hi friends, welcome back! A few weeks ago, I joined a Flirting With Vegan East Village food tour. I am not vegan, but I always enjoy checking out new spots around the city and learning more about the city. This was my second food tour in NYC, the first being a donut tour, and I…