Last month while the FamTrav Oma was visiting, the five of us whisked away to New York City for a weekend getaway. We had two full days to explore The Big Apple. With an age range of 13-82, top of mind was activities that would appeal to everyone. We covered the typical touristy sites, but… Continue reading New York City: Spyscape & Ellen’s Stardust Diner
Tag: New York City
New York Marriott Marquis
For our visit, we stayed at the New York Marriott Marquis. Set in the heart of Times Square, it is one of several hotels I recommend for first-timers and return visitors alike looking to stay in Manhattan. The hotel is within walking distance to major attractions like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the… Continue reading New York Marriott Marquis
Christmas in New York
Though I've been to New York City several times, it's always been a dream of mine to spend Christmas in New York. A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to do just that. Though we'd built in lots of free time to explore on our own, we did have a few items on the… Continue reading Christmas in New York
New York City August 2010
As I watched the 9/11 coverage on the news yesterday, it reminded me of a weekend trip the DH and I took to New York City in 2010; our first couple's trip since the kids were born. We'd both visited separately in our teens, but it was a refreshing perspective to see the Big Apple… Continue reading New York City August 2010