Thanksgiving might be my favorite time of year in New York. Yes, mostly because it kicks off the Christmas season. But growing up I was fascinated by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year my family made a point to gather around the tv and watch the Broadway performers and larger-than-life balloons travel down the streets of Manhattan. Once I moved to NYC I had the chance to see the parade in person. Let me tell you- even after living here the magic of the parade doesn’t wear off. Another reason why I love Thanksgiving in NYC? The city clears out a bit. It seems like locals leave for t ..read more

Since moving to NYC in 2018, I’ve spent the past few years exploring everything the city has to offer. I grew up visiting New York all the time so once I moved, I wanted to discover the most unique things to do in NYC. And let me tell you- this city is packed with interesting things that plenty of visitors miss. If you are planning a trip to NYC, here are a few things you’ll want to know right away: The NYC subway system runs 24-hours a day. Passengers should still wear a mask when riding NYC trains and buses. It costs $2.75 for one ride and you can pay with a Metrocard (it costs $1 to purcha ..read more

Ready to explore one of NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods? Williamsburg is known for its vintage shops, exceptional food scene and hipster vibe. There’s so much to do right off the L-train, so let this guide kick start your adventures. With more than 30 fun things to do in Williamsburg Brooklyn, you won’t have any trouble building your perfect Williamsburg day trip itinerary. Getting There If you are heading to Williamsburg from Manhattan, you will most likely need to take the L-Train. This line makes stops along 14th Street in Manhattan. Depending on where you want to start exploring in Willi ..read more

Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails n ..read more

Thanksgiving might be my favorite time of year in New York. Yes, mostly because it kicks off the Christmas season. But growing up I was fascinated by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year my family made a point to gather around the tv and watch the Broadway performers and larger-than-life balloons travel down the streets of Manhattan. Once I moved to NYC I had the chance to see the parade in person. Let me tell you- even after living here the magic of the parade doesn’t wear off. Another reason why I love Thanksgiving in NYC? The city clears out a bit. It seems like locals leave for t ..read more

Since moving to NYC in 2018, I’ve spent the past few years exploring everything the city has to offer. I grew up visiting New York all the time so once I moved, I wanted to discover the most unique things to do in NYC. And let me tell you- this city is packed with interesting things that plenty of visitors miss. If you are planning a trip to NYC, here are a few things you’ll want to know right away: The NYC subway system runs 24-hours a day. Passengers should still wear a mask when riding NYC trains and buses. It costs $2.75 for one ride and you can pay with a Metrocard (it costs $1 to purcha ..read more

Did you know NYC has a new park? And not just any park…but a new floating park! This new park called Little Island opened on May 21, 2021, and it’s already one of my favorite spots in the city. Between the incredible views, food trucks and packed events calendar it seems like you’d never run out of things to do in Little Island Park NYC. Whether you already have plans to visit Little Island soon or are just hearing about it for the first time, read on. In this post I’m diving into all the details you need to know about getting tickets, what to eat and more! Little Island Park NYC: Everything Y ..read more

Ready to explore one of NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods? Williamsburg is known for its vintage shops, exceptional food scene and hipster vibe. There’s so much to do right off the L-train, so let this guide kick start your adventures. With more than 30 fun things to do in Williamsburg Brooklyn, you won’t have any trouble building your perfect Williamsburg day trip itinerary. Getting There If you are heading to Williamsburg from Manhattan, you will most likely need to take the L-Train. This line makes stops along 14th Street in Manhattan. Depending on where you want to start exploring in Willi ..read more

Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails n ..read more

*UPDATED MAY 2021* Last year I shared a version of this post explaining how to visit the Manhattan High Line in the midst of the pandemic. While the pandemic isn’t over, summer 2021 in NYC is looking so much brighter and better! Vaccines are rolling out and the city is really opening up. So as traveling and exploring are regular parts of our lives again, be on the lookout for tons of summer fun posts coming your way! Ready to kick-start your NYC summer plans? Start here: Your Complete Bryant Park Summer Guide + What to do on Governor’s Island Alright, ready to explore? In this post, I’m cover ..read more