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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![Our brush with a 12-foot gator in the Louisiana bayou There’s a reason swamp tours are a top attraction in Louisiana’s Cajun Country: alligators are dangerous, sexy and cool. Who […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-22-at-7.16.47-PM-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![Local food is all the rage and one farm in Cajun Country has taken it to a new level. At family-run Belle Ecorce Farms, you can sample artisanal goat cheeses […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-6-3-36x36.jpg "Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip")
Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
Arts and Culture Archive
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![Cute, badass and always creative. The women of New York Comic Con know how to bring it. Clad in vinyl bodysuits or frilly lolita dresses and often clutching homemade weapons, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Screen-Shot-2013-10-13-at-11.26.19-PM-115x115.png "PHOTOS: Best Womens Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013 – from X-Men to Anime")
PHOTOS: Best Womens Costumes from NY Comic Con 2013 – from X-Men to Anime
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 15 CommentsCute, badass and always creative. The women of New York Comic Con know how to bring it. Clad in vinyl bodysuits or frilly lolita dresses and often clutching homemade weapons, […] -
![Halloween is a magical time to be in New York City. From haunted houses to Off-Broadway theater, there are plenty of creepy attractions to excite tourists and locals alike. It’s […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-dog-parade-115x115.jpg "The best Halloween attractions in NYC – 2013 guide to haunted houses, parades and theater")
The best Halloween attractions in NYC – 2013 guide to haunted houses, parades and theater
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 2 CommentsHalloween is a magical time to be in New York City. From haunted houses to Off-Broadway theater, there are plenty of creepy attractions to excite tourists and locals alike. It’s […] -
![The only safe way to meet a serial killer? A haunted house! There’s something fascinating about serial killers. These stone cold murderers haunt our dreams, whip the tabloid media into […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Nightmare-Haunted-House-crop-115x115.png "Review: Nightmare Killers 2 haunted house brings murderers to life (Halloween 2013)")
Review: Nightmare Killers 2 haunted house brings murderers to life (Halloween 2013)
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe only safe way to meet a serial killer? A haunted house! There’s something fascinating about serial killers. These stone cold murderers haunt our dreams, whip the tabloid media into […] -
![For a fresh take on one of NYC’s most popular haunted houses, we invited Kelly Lewis (New York City blogger and founder of Go! Girl Guides) to share her experience […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-12-115x115.jpg "Review: Blood Manor Haunted House delivers gory thrills in New York City (Halloween 2013)")
Review: Blood Manor Haunted House delivers gory thrills in New York City (Halloween 2013)
Posted on September 29, 2013 | No CommentsFor a fresh take on one of NYC’s most popular haunted houses, we invited Kelly Lewis (New York City blogger and founder of Go! Girl Guides) to share her experience […] -
![Rocky Horror Show meets Occupy Wall Street – in Bushwick! New York City has no shortage of Halloween attractions, from costumed dog parades to S&M-heavy haunted houses. But if […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Dead-Dream-Machine-Bushwick-115x115.jpg "Review: Dead Dream Machine serves up horror theater in Bushwick Brooklyn (2013 NYC Halloween Guide)")
Review: Dead Dream Machine serves up horror theater in Bushwick Brooklyn (2013 NYC Halloween Guide)
Posted on September 29, 2013 | No CommentsRocky Horror Show meets Occupy Wall Street – in Bushwick! New York City has no shortage of Halloween attractions, from costumed dog parades to S&M-heavy haunted houses. But if […] -
![LA’s most creative work of art isn’t in a museum or the home of a Hollywood art collector; it’s in South Central. Yes, that South Central– the inner-city area immortalized […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Los-Angeles-Watts-Towers-7-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The Watts Towers in South Central LA – American outsider art at its best")
PHOTOS: The Watts Towers in South Central LA – American outsider art at its best
Posted on September 15, 2013 | 7 CommentsLA’s most creative work of art isn’t in a museum or the home of a Hollywood art collector; it’s in South Central. Yes, that South Central– the inner-city area immortalized […] -
![Water droplets snake through my hair, pass the blood streaks on my face and seep down the back of my soaking wet t-shirt. For a moment I am blinded by […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Leslie-Blackout-NYC-Haunted-House-115x115.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2013)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2013)
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 23 CommentsWater droplets snake through my hair, pass the blood streaks on my face and seep down the back of my soaking wet t-shirt. For a moment I am blinded by […] -
![At sunset, the banks of the Douro are buzzing with activity. I arrived in Porto on the longest day of the year, June 23, 2013. Tradition dictates that this day […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Porto-9-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Discovering the old world charm of Porto Portugal")
Photo Essay: Discovering the old world charm of Porto Portugal
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 7 CommentsAt sunset, the banks of the Douro are buzzing with activity. I arrived in Porto on the longest day of the year, June 23, 2013. Tradition dictates that this day […] -
![Despite its reputation for chilly summers, San Francisco has its share of sunny days. When the sun does comes out, locals head to outdoor bars to get their craft beer […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/San-Francisco-Beer-Garden-115x115.jpg "The 5 best outdoor bars in San Francisco (photos)")
The 5 best outdoor bars in San Francisco (photos)
Posted on July 14, 2013 | 4 CommentsDespite its reputation for chilly summers, San Francisco has its share of sunny days. When the sun does comes out, locals head to outdoor bars to get their craft beer […] -
![Behind the scenes with Brooklyn’s hottest emerging artists Bushwick Open Studios is an annual arts and culture festival typically held during the first weekend in June. The lineup includes music, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tim-Okamura-with-work-115x115.jpg "5 Brooklyn artists you need to meet: The best of Bushwick Open Studios (PHOTOS)")
5 Brooklyn artists you need to meet: The best of Bushwick Open Studios (PHOTOS)
Posted on July 10, 2013 | No CommentsBehind the scenes with Brooklyn’s hottest emerging artists Bushwick Open Studios is an annual arts and culture festival typically held during the first weekend in June. The lineup includes music, […]
