Sitting atop One World Trade is One World Observatory, the most amazing view you can experience in New York City. One World Observatory is part ride, part exhibit and part observation deck. It is also 100% amazing, albeit a little expensive. I decided to experience One World Observatory for the next installment of our Things to Do in NYC article adventure, and would recommend … [Read more...]
Getaway to LBI (Things to Do, Places to See)
Long Beach Island One of the best-kept secrets for weekend getaways outside of NYC is Long Beach Island, New Jersey. This article will cover the various things to do in LBI, and will touch upon the oh-so-popular home rental market there. But first let’s talk about why LBI is such a good place to go at prices that are quite reasonable for what you get. Hurricane Sandy On … [Read more...]
The Best Escape Room Venues in NYC… Can You Get Out in Time?!?
You settle in for a long night’s sleep in your country home in Bedford, NY. After several hours of slumber you awake, confused, to the strange sound of an emergency siren blasting from a speaker above your bed. As you rub your eyes and look around, you realize that nothing in your room looks the same. The furniture is gone and all that is left is strange equipment installed in … [Read more...]
M42 – Grand Central Terminal’s Top Secret Underground Operations Room
Ten floors below Grand Central Station is M42, a secret room that is not on any map. The room was built in 1913 to house GCT's massive rotary power apparatus and is still used today to protect the electricity that delivers over 1 million people a day into NYC through Grand Central Terminal's many train lines. This location is so important that Hitler himself tried to destroy it … [Read more...]
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises: Landmark Cruise Review
Last Sunday, I headed out on my next, Things to Do in NYC, article adventure and set sail on the Circle Line Landmark Cruise. The cruise was 1.5 hours and was a very enjoyable way to see wonderful NYC landmarks. The day before we went on the NYC Bike Tour, so this was the perfect follow up activity - all I needed to do was sit back, relax and let the Circle Line do all the … [Read more...]
