NYC is popular year-round with plenty of all-season activities. However, there is something about summertime in the city that cannot be beat. For locals, summertime equates to a need to get outside to the beach. As we head into our third summer in the city we thought we would round up our absolute favorite ways to spend a NYC summer …
Every year the start of spring gets us excited for the upcoming warm weather. Living in NYC, we always start to plan ways to escape for the day and enjoy nature. Going on a hike is one of our favorite outdoor activities to do. What many don’t realize is how many great hikes upstate New York has! We have compiled …
In Manhattan, just south of Wall Street, is Governors Island. Governors Island is 172 acres of car-free space to walk around. Filled with chairs, hammocks, biking trails and historic buildings to explore you will not be bored. Pair this with the unobstructed and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and it cannot be missed. Governors Island is located 800 yards …
Anytime someone visits NYC we always recommend they check out the Manhattan skyline at least once! After all, NYC and skylines can almost be considered synonyms. Often the next question from visitors is where to see these views and what time should they visit the Empire State Building. And, while the Empire State Building can be iconic, it is crowded and …
We love living in NYC and everything the bustling city has to offer. However, sometimes you just need a weekend away. Whenever we see a free weekend we start brainstorming for a road trip. Lucky for us, NYC is surrounded by so many great spots to visit. Below we’ve compiled a list of the best road trips from NYC. Beacon, …