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Recent Posts
- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
- How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
- Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
- Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
- 22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- 23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
- PHOTOS: 5 things to do in Newport Rhode Island
- PHOTOS: 5 reasons to visit Valencia Spain – from paella to street parties
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Arts and Culture Archive
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![Today’s post is written by North Dakota native Luke Maguire Armstrong, a traveler, author and musician. Unfortunately, when most people imagine Fargo, North Dakota, images from the 1996 Joel and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Hotel-Donaldson-115x115.jpg "The 6 Best Things to Do in Fargo North Dakota (Not Inspired by the Movie Fargo)")
The 6 Best Things to Do in Fargo North Dakota (Not Inspired by the Movie Fargo)
Posted on March 22, 2014 | 4 CommentsToday’s post is written by North Dakota native Luke Maguire Armstrong, a traveler, author and musician. Unfortunately, when most people imagine Fargo, North Dakota, images from the 1996 Joel and […] -
![A free, outdoor street art gallery lures visitors to Bushwick Known for warehouse parties, skyrocketing rents and artist studios, Bushwick may be the best place to see street art in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bushwick-street-art-bear-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Is Bushwick the best place to see street art in NYC?")
PHOTOS: Is Bushwick the best place to see street art in NYC?
Posted on February 2, 2014 | 11 CommentsA free, outdoor street art gallery lures visitors to Bushwick Known for warehouse parties, skyrocketing rents and artist studios, Bushwick may be the best place to see street art in […] -
![Welcome to Fremont– a small neighborhood in Northwest Seattle that feels like the center of the Earth. Fremont residents march to their own beat, and the area is known as […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Freemont-Seattle-Interurban-115x115.jpg "Best of Seattle: The bizarre sculptures of the Artists Republic of Freemont (PHOTOS)")
Best of Seattle: The bizarre sculptures of the Artists Republic of Freemont (PHOTOS)
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 4 CommentsWelcome to Fremont– a small neighborhood in Northwest Seattle that feels like the center of the Earth. Fremont residents march to their own beat, and the area is known as […] -
![Today’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/iceland-downtown-traveler-115x115.jpg "Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)")
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 7 CommentsToday’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […] -
![Vintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vintage-flea-market-115x115.jpg "Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)")
Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 9 CommentsVintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […] -
![The Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nerja-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain")
PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […] -
![Today’s post is written by Larry Conti, a New York blogger and designer with a passion for Japanese pop culture. With New York Comic-Con already in the rear view mirror for […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/manga-115x115.jpg "Fanboy alert! Top 5 most anticipated Manga releases of 2014")
Fanboy alert! Top 5 most anticipated Manga releases of 2014
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 4 CommentsToday’s post is written by Larry Conti, a New York blogger and designer with a passion for Japanese pop culture. With New York Comic-Con already in the rear view mirror for […] -
![Hundreds of adorable pooches descended on New York City’s Tompkins Square Park yesterday for the 23rd annual Halloween Dog Parade. This East Village costume party is a chance for canines […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Dog-Parade-Rising-Phoenix-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Best dog costumes at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2013")
PHOTOS: Best dog costumes at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2013
Posted on October 27, 2013 | 10 CommentsHundreds of adorable pooches descended on New York City’s Tompkins Square Park yesterday for the 23rd annual Halloween Dog Parade. This East Village costume party is a chance for canines […] -
![A couple that dresses in costume together stays together. OK, I don’t have stats to back that up, but it seems like it would be true! Many couples and groups […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/butler-maid-costumes-nycc-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The Best Group and Couples Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013")
PHOTOS: The Best Group and Couples Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013
Posted on October 20, 2013 | 3 CommentsA couple that dresses in costume together stays together. OK, I don’t have stats to back that up, but it seems like it would be true! Many couples and groups […] -
![Creative and pint-sized. The kids at NY Comic Con don’t command as much attention as women wearing revealing X-Men costumes, but their enthusiasm is catching. Not only do they get […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/NY-Comic-con-kids-costumes-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Best family and kids costumes from NY Comic Con 2013")
PHOTOS: Best family and kids costumes from NY Comic Con 2013
Posted on October 20, 2013 | 4 CommentsCreative and pint-sized. The kids at NY Comic Con don’t command as much attention as women wearing revealing X-Men costumes, but their enthusiasm is catching. Not only do they get […]