- Website
- http://downtowntraveler.com
- Description
- I'm a New Yorker with a passion for travel and art. I founded DowntownTraveler.com after returning from a year-long backpacking trip around the world. Find me on Twitter at @leslietravel.
![New York City offers fabulous shopping, Broadway plays and… hiking trails? A thriving metropolis of 8 million people is an unlikely place to experience nature. But as Brooklyn’s Ben Keene […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Author-Photo-DSC02669-115x115.jpg "Where to hike in New York City: 10 tips from guidebook author Ben Keene")
![Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a record-shattering heat wave will keep bloggers away from New York City meetups– particularly if alcohol is served. The latest edition of the Blogger Society […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Bing-Travel-event-in-NYC_Dhani-Jones-115x115.jpg "Blogger Society Page: Bing Travel with Dhani Jones, Travel Scents, Tom and Jerry’s Tweetup (photos)")
![Want a unique honeymoon? Skip the traditional getaway to Europe or the Caribbean and head to a more exotic destination. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, camping or relaxing at the beach, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Koh-Lanta-Thailand-115x115.jpg "Top 5 honeymoon destinations for adventurous travelers (video)")
![Congrats! You’ve scored an invite to Google+. Now what? Google’s social media platform launched on June 28 with a limited roll-out. Social media buffs clamored for invites, posting desperate pleas […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Stages-of-Google-Emotions-graphic-115x115.jpg "The pros and cons of Google+: Early users weigh in on the newest social media platform")
![A grizzly bear attacked hikers at Yellowstone National Park this week, killing a man and injuring his wife. The incident is being described as the “first” deadly bear attack in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lk-bear-country-115x115.jpg "Bear attack! How not to panic on your Yellowstone vacation")
![Happy Birthday America! New Yorkers celebrated Independence Day 2011 with an annual tradition: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. The nation’s biggest fireworks display featured more than 40,000 fireworks launched from […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NYC-July-4th-2011_1-115x115.jpg "Photos: Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display lights up New York City")
![It’s been a busy week in the travel and tourism industry. Scroll down for the latest social media news stories affecting travelers, bloggers, tour operators and DMOs. If you have […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/This-is-our-Vancouver-screenshot-jpg-115x115.jpg "Travel news: Mexico launches tourism campaign, Runaway Juno heads to the US, Ritz Carlton offers Foursquare tips")
![New York City is the perfect destination for art lovers– even if you’re broke. There are plenty of free alternatives to traditional art museums, which typically charge over $20 a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/urban-alchemist_g-train-salon_2010-115x115.jpg "Best free places to see art in New York City: Museums, galleries, auction houses and street art")
![Want to experience the American West? Head to Cheyenne, Wyoming for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Billed as the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” this annual festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CFD-Indian-Village-girls-dancing-115x115.jpg "Top 5 attractions at Cheyenne Frontier Days (photos)")
![Like many Americans, I envision Canada as a kinder, gentler version of my own country. This image has taken a hit following last night’s Canucks riot in downtown Vancouver. Sterling […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Vancouver-Canucks-victory-party_1-115x115.jpg "Canucks riot shocker: Canadians not so polite after all! (video)")
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