This post will help you locate Strawberry Fields in Central Park, a.k.a., the John Lennon Memorial. The area is shaded by elm trees and is punctuated by outcroppings of Manhattan schist. Yoko Ono, in addition to helping with the plans, donated over a million dollars for the landscaping and maintenance of the area. Strawberry Fields […]
Navigating the New York subway system can seem daunting to visitors to NYC, especially those who don't use mass transit in their daily lives. As a New Yorker who has used the subway for decades, I can tell you that once you get the hang of it, you will have no problem! I hear all […]
This post reviews and compares the various different tours of the High Line, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea, including our pay-what-you-wish tour and a GPS-enabled-audio tour. Free Tours by Foot Other Guided Tours Self-Guided Tour Private Tours Chelsea Market TOURS BY FOOT We offer several pay-what-you-wish tours plus a self-guided option. We have listed the main […]
In the mid-section of Central Park, located just north of the Lake and south of the Great Lawn, you can find the Ramble, a forest-like oasis of shade, with unique plant life and birds. Its southern entrance is right at the end of our Central Park walking tour, and we recommend our guests take a […]
I love that New York is world-class city, with an endless number of attractions, restaurants, parks, and things to do. Weather-wise, July is usually pretty hot, which makes it a good time to get out and about and experience some of them. To help out, I've compiled this list. It will give you ideas as to […]
This post has all the information needed to take a tour of the United Nations Headquarters, including information about tickets, directions, what you will see there, and nearby sights. GUIDED TOURS OF THE U.N. United Nations' guided tours are a great way to learn more about the organization and its contributions to the world order. […]
Times Square has many iconic features: the Coca-Cola advertisement, Broadway show billboards, the New Year’s Eve Ball, and… a man wearing only underwear, a cowboy hat, and a pair of cowboy boots. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet The Naked Cowboy! The Naked Cowboy was born Robert John Burck on December 23, 1970. He started off his […]
This post is about the Flatiron Building in NYC, including its history, how to get here, tips on the best photo spots, and nearby attractions. WHERE DID THE NAME FLATIRON BUILDING COME FROM? When famed architect Daniel Burnham's design for the George A. Fuller's company's office building was completed in 1902, it was named after […]
This post will provide information about the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. We includ details about ticket prices and opportunities to save money on admission. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. OVERVIEW The Heineken […]
This post compares and reviews tours to and from Muir Woods National Park. We include organized bus tours from in and around San Francisco as well as how to visit the park on your own via a shuttle. Let's explore! WHY VISIT MUIR WOODS The Muir Woods National Monument is an area just a short […]
If you prefer to tour the Colosseum on your Maybe you have seen the prices of guided walking tours This post is an overview of the various tours of the Colosseum in Rome available to you, including our free, self-guided tour. We offer guided walking tours through Rome since 2012, including Colosseum Tours. So, we […]
Lower Manhattan is an essential part of New York City and deserves some of your time while visiting the city. Here, as much as anywhere, American history started. It's where the first U.S. Congress assembled and wrote the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. Here is where […]
This post covers the best boat tour and cruise concessions available in the Miami area, South Florida. We include details about how to save money on a variety of sightseeing cruises, speedboat rides, sailing adventures, and kayak tours. Overview Boat tours and boat cruises in Miami provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the city's coastline […]
This post is about the National September 11th Museum (a.k.a. the 9/11 Museum or World Trade Center Museum) and goes over ticket prices, guided tours, and tips to help you plan your visit. We also explain how to take advantage of Free Mondays, when admission is free for everyone between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. […]
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most stunning attractions in all of Vatican City, and it's located fairly deep within one of the biggest collections of museums in the world, the Vatican Museums. Having lead tours in Rome, I have quite a bit of experience visiting the Sistine Chapel, and I thought I'd write […]
This post provides information about how to take the train from Rome to Pompeii, including ticket prices, the best times to travel, and any transfers that might be necessary along the way. Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is definitely worth your time. With proper planning, a day trip from Rome to Pompeii is […]
