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- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
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- 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
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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 […]