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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
brooklyn Archive
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![Why visit Brighton Beach, Brooklyn’s famous Russian neighborhood? This may be the only place in New York City where you can get fresh potato dumplings, $1.99 t-shirts and a Russian-language […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/St-Petersburg-Bookstore_Russian-CD-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Day trip to Brighton Beach – Brooklyn’s Little Russia")
PHOTOS: Day trip to Brighton Beach – Brooklyn’s Little Russia
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 10 CommentsWhy visit Brighton Beach, Brooklyn’s famous Russian neighborhood? This may be the only place in New York City where you can get fresh potato dumplings, $1.99 t-shirts and a Russian-language […] -
![Hipsters, adorable dogs, stylish toddlers: Williamsburg, Brooklyn has a lock on people watching. The best spot to soak up the local culture is arguably at Smorgasburg, a free weekly food festival […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Williamsburg-Bklyn-Smorgasburg-12-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: People watching and tasty treats at Smorgasburg, Brooklyn")
PHOTOS: People watching and tasty treats at Smorgasburg, Brooklyn
Posted on August 5, 2012 | 10 CommentsHipsters, adorable dogs, stylish toddlers: Williamsburg, Brooklyn has a lock on people watching. The best spot to soak up the local culture is arguably at Smorgasburg, a free weekly food festival […] -
![You haven’t experienced the Big Apple until you’ve seen it from the seat of a 5-speed bike. As a pedestrian who doesn’t own a car or even a bicycle, I’ve […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bike-N-Roll-NYC-Bike-Tour-0026-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Exploring New York City by bicycle – from Wall Street to DUMBO")
PHOTOS: Exploring New York City by bicycle – from Wall Street to DUMBO
Posted on July 21, 2012 | 13 CommentsYou haven’t experienced the Big Apple until you’ve seen it from the seat of a 5-speed bike. As a pedestrian who doesn’t own a car or even a bicycle, I’ve […] -
![One of the best ways to understand the New York state of mind is to spend a few hours attending a live sporting event. No matter the season there is […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/NY-Mets-Baseball-at-Citi-Field-115x115.jpg "NYC visitor guide: The top New York City sports teams to see live")
NYC visitor guide: The top New York City sports teams to see live
Posted on June 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsOne of the best ways to understand the New York state of mind is to spend a few hours attending a live sporting event. No matter the season there is […] -
![Art lovers flock to New York City every March for Armory Arts Week, an annual event that showcases the work of emerging and established artists. Consisting of a dozen art […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Street-art-truck-Station-16_1-115x115.jpg "Top art trends from Armory Arts Week 2012 (photos)")
Top art trends from Armory Arts Week 2012 (photos)
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 3 CommentsArt lovers flock to New York City every March for Armory Arts Week, an annual event that showcases the work of emerging and established artists. Consisting of a dozen art […] -
![Unlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Ian-Ross-painting-street-art-mural-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair")
PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 1 CommentUnlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […] -
![Admit it: when you think of New York City you picture Manhattan. That’s to be expected, since the city’s most popular tourist attractions are clustered on the island (the Empire […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Brooklyn-Fairfield-Inn-Hotel-rooftop-lounge-2-115x115.jpg "Marriott meets Brooklyn: Review of Brooklyn’s first Fairfield Inn (photos)")
Marriott meets Brooklyn: Review of Brooklyn’s first Fairfield Inn (photos)
Posted on December 11, 2011 | 15 CommentsAdmit it: when you think of New York City you picture Manhattan. That’s to be expected, since the city’s most popular tourist attractions are clustered on the island (the Empire […] -
![Not feeling the holiday spirit in your neighborhood? Head down to the East Village today for SantaCon 2011! Thousands of Santas are currently swarming downtown Manhattan for this annual celebration. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SantaCon-NY-2011-East-Village-three-santas-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative SantaCon costumes in the East Village NYC")
Photos: Creative SantaCon costumes in the East Village NYC
Posted on December 10, 2011 | 13 CommentsNot feeling the holiday spirit in your neighborhood? Head down to the East Village today for SantaCon 2011! Thousands of Santas are currently swarming downtown Manhattan for this annual celebration. […] -
![Save money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Jacques-Torres-chocolate-shop-in-DUMBO-Brooklyn-115x115.jpg "Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores")
Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores
Posted on December 4, 2011 | 10 CommentsSave money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […] -
![Updated December 2012 A winter visit to New York City isn’t complete without ice skating in the open air, surrounded by skyscrapers, adoring crowds and holiday decorations. From Rockefeller Center […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_3632-115x115.jpg "Where to ice skate in New York City: 2012 holiday guide")
Where to ice skate in New York City: 2012 holiday guide
Posted on November 13, 2011 | 8 CommentsUpdated December 2012 A winter visit to New York City isn’t complete without ice skating in the open air, surrounded by skyscrapers, adoring crowds and holiday decorations. From Rockefeller Center […]
