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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
halloween Archive
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![This contest is now closed. Congrats to our winner Carla! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. With that in mind, we’re excited to offer […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Nightmare-Killers-Haunted-House-20121-115x115.jpg "Giveaway: 2 free tickets to New York City Haunted House Nightmare Killers")
Giveaway: 2 free tickets to New York City Haunted House Nightmare Killers
Posted on October 13, 2012 | 15 CommentsThis contest is now closed. Congrats to our winner Carla! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. With that in mind, we’re excited to offer […] -
![When asked if you want to be touched by haunted house performers, always say yes! Nothing is scarier than serial killers. The thought of real people savagely taking the lives […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Nightmare-Killers-Haunted-House-Blood-Mark-115x115.jpg "Get touched by a serial killer at the Nightmare: Killers Haunted House (2012 review)")
Get touched by a serial killer at the Nightmare: Killers Haunted House (2012 review)
Posted on October 7, 2012 | 4 CommentsWhen asked if you want to be touched by haunted house performers, always say yes! Nothing is scarier than serial killers. The thought of real people savagely taking the lives […] -
![When you are given a “safety word” at a haunted house, expect to be terrorized. Like many New Yorkers, I consider Halloween to be my favorite holiday. I cherish the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Blackout-Photo-115x115.jpg "What to expect at NYC’s scariest Halloween haunted house: 2012 Blackout Haunted House Review")
What to expect at NYC’s scariest Halloween haunted house: 2012 Blackout Haunted House Review
Posted on October 6, 2012 | 17 CommentsWhen you are given a “safety word” at a haunted house, expect to be terrorized. Like many New Yorkers, I consider Halloween to be my favorite holiday. I cherish the […] -
![The walls seem to vibrate as I work my way through the narrow corridor, not sure of what horrors await at the next turn. I struggle to keep the 3D […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2012-zombie-mirror-115x115.jpg "Review: 2012 Blood Manor haunted house delivers 3D gore, zombie strippers and campy thrills")
Review: 2012 Blood Manor haunted house delivers 3D gore, zombie strippers and campy thrills
Posted on September 30, 2012 | 6 CommentsThe walls seem to vibrate as I work my way through the narrow corridor, not sure of what horrors await at the next turn. I struggle to keep the 3D […] -
![From girls in short skirts to men in short skirts– New York City’s Village Halloween Parade has it all! A photographer’s dream, the parade is essentially a massive street party that […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Village-Halloween-Parade-2011_Demonic-crew-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative costumes at the NYC Village Halloween Parade 2011")
Photos: Creative costumes at the NYC Village Halloween Parade 2011
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsFrom girls in short skirts to men in short skirts– New York City’s Village Halloween Parade has it all! A photographer’s dream, the parade is essentially a massive street party that […] -
![Halloween is known to get a bit freaky in New York City, where ghosts, ghouls and vampires hop from bar to bar looking for treats. Possibly the only thing we don’t expect […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Halloween-Snow-Storm-2011_Gem-Spa-on-St-Marks-Place-115x115.jpg "Snowtober 2011: Halloween snowstorm hits East Village in New York City (photos)")
Snowtober 2011: Halloween snowstorm hits East Village in New York City (photos)
Posted on October 30, 2011 | 13 CommentsHalloween is known to get a bit freaky in New York City, where ghosts, ghouls and vampires hop from bar to bar looking for treats. Possibly the only thing we don’t expect […] -
![Think haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_leslie-with-troll-115x115.jpg "Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)")
Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)
Posted on October 25, 2011 | 5 CommentsThink haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […] -
![October 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_spooky-trio-115x115.jpg "Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade")
Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade
Posted on October 23, 2011 | 10 CommentsOctober 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […] -
![New Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Tompkins-Park-Halloween-Dog-Parade_Pomeranian-in-Lady-Gaga-costume-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade")
Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Posted on October 22, 2011 | 9 CommentsNew Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […] -
![This contest is now closed. Congrats to winners Anthony C. and Anne R.! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. Whether it’s watching a horror movie […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Nightmare_FairyTales-SM-115x115.jpg "Giveaway: Win two free tickets to New York City haunted house Nightmare: Fairy Tales 2011")
Giveaway: Win two free tickets to New York City haunted house Nightmare: Fairy Tales 2011
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 27 CommentsThis contest is now closed. Congrats to winners Anthony C. and Anne R.! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. Whether it’s watching a horror movie […]
