5 Cheap Things To Do Outdoors in NYC
Though New York is a notoriously expensive city, there’s actually a plethora of free or cheap things to do here. Below are 5 of the best affordable outdoor activities in NYC.
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Where To Stay in Kihei – Maui, Hawaii
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How to Spend 5 Days in New York – A New York Itinerary
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An Ode To The Williamsburg Bridge
Behold, the Williamsburg Bridge: my favorite of all the bridges in NYC. It’s not the prettiest, most famous, or most traversed – but I love it fiercely.
Our love affair began innocently enough.
Where To Find The Best New York Fall Foliage
I feel like a common misconception about NYC is that it’s got ZERO nature. True, the concrete-to-tree ratio is objectively depressing for the outdoor enthusiast, but the city has prioritized going green in recent years: from dedicated bike lanes to the random green spaces scattered about to new pedestrian paths like the High Line and the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
I’m Obsessed With Williamsburg Street Art
In nearly seven years of living in (or in very close proximity to) Williamsburg, I’ve amassed an impressive collection of photos of the prolific street art in this Brooklyn hood. I’ve staged many a photo shoot in front of these colorful works of art, usually with me coercing a friend from out of town to “stand there for just a second” while they strike a goofy or badass pose in front of it.
Best Coffee in Brooklyn: North Brooklyn Coffee Shop Roundup
I’ve spent the entirety of my near-7 years in NYC living in the Williamsburg, Brooklyn area. As a self-proclaimed coffee snob, I can say with assurance that I’ve carefully sampled this neighborhood’s coffee.
Sculptures & Fall Foliage At Storm King Art Center
Ah, fall. That time of year where I start compulsively scouring the foliage report and playing that fun game called, just how many layers do I need today and can I get away with wearing flip flops?
Can You Afford To Move To NYC?
My first job out of college was at an investment bank just outside of NYC.
{I’ll pause here for a minute to let you absorb this ridiculous fact.}
After a few weeks of commuting two hours each way from my parents’ house in Bumblef-ck, CT to my office in Stamford, it was clear my life had been reduced to a (sometimes literal) snoozefest.
Street Art in Pilsen: Murals in Chicago’s Mexican Neighborhood
I had one full day to explore Chicago before BlogHouse began, and how did I spend it? About as predictably as possible: biking around the waterfront and scoping out the street art in Pilsen, a Mexican neighborhood in the Lower West Side.