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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)
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manhattan Archive
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![Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nyc-skyline-from-the-trump-soho-115x115.jpg "Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel")
Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 20 CommentsManhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […] -
![New York City’s leading art fair, the Armory Show, drew heavy crowds this month with its mix of contemporary and modern art. Hundreds of people lined up at Manhattan’s Piers […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-NYC-Armory-Show_3-115x115.jpg "Best of NYC’s 2011 Armory Show: Street art, erotica and more")
Best of NYC’s 2011 Armory Show: Street art, erotica and more
Posted on March 27, 2011 | 16 CommentsNew York City’s leading art fair, the Armory Show, drew heavy crowds this month with its mix of contemporary and modern art. Hundreds of people lined up at Manhattan’s Piers […] -
![Think you know all about Japanese food? You may be surprised by the dishes on offer at New York City’s Kirakuya Sake Bar. Despite frequenting Japanese restaurants in New York […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nyc-sake-bar-tuna-cocktail-115x115.jpg "Travelzoo Local Deal: Sake and tapas at NYC’s Kirakuya bar")
Travelzoo Local Deal: Sake and tapas at NYC’s Kirakuya bar
Posted on March 6, 2011 | 17 CommentsThink you know all about Japanese food? You may be surprised by the dishes on offer at New York City’s Kirakuya Sake Bar. Despite frequenting Japanese restaurants in New York […] -
![A twinge of panic surged through me as I crossed 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in the East Village. I glanced at the man’s wild red hair, crazy eyes and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Mars-bar-clown-street-art-115x115.jpg "Stephen King’s scary clown inspires NYC street art (photo of the week)")
Stephen King’s scary clown inspires NYC street art (photo of the week)
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 14 CommentsA twinge of panic surged through me as I crossed 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in the East Village. I glanced at the man’s wild red hair, crazy eyes and […] -
![Bloggers are taking over the world. Or at least the travel industry. That’s the impression I got at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show, which took place last weekend […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ny-times-travel-show_22-115x115.jpg "Bloggers dominate the New York Times Travel Show")
Bloggers dominate the New York Times Travel Show
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 40 CommentsBloggers are taking over the world. Or at least the travel industry. That’s the impression I got at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show, which took place last weekend […] -
![My idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sid_Vicious_NY_Mug_Shot-115x115.png "Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)")
Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 20 CommentsMy idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […] -
![Is it a surfboard? An alien? A comic book character? I’m frequently asked these questions about my Twitter avatar, which shows a blue blob with a single eye and a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NYC-lower-east-side-graffiti1-115x115.jpg "Alien invasion in the Lower East Side (street art photo of the week)")
Alien invasion in the Lower East Side (street art photo of the week)
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 22 CommentsIs it a surfboard? An alien? A comic book character? I’m frequently asked these questions about my Twitter avatar, which shows a blue blob with a single eye and a […] -
![This is a manic February for New York City bloggers; we’re racing to cover a full slate of social media events on Twitter, Facebook and blogs. In the past two […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/travelzoo-i-heart-nyc-tweetup_3-115x115.jpg "Society page: NYC bloggers at Social Media Week and tweetups")
Society page: NYC bloggers at Social Media Week and tweetups
Posted on February 17, 2011 | 24 CommentsThis is a manic February for New York City bloggers; we’re racing to cover a full slate of social media events on Twitter, Facebook and blogs. In the past two […] -
![Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember by taking your sweetheart to New York City’s most romantic destinations. You’ll recognize these landmarks from classic movies and news reports of creative […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/empire-state-building-nyc-logo-115x115.jpg "Valentine’s Day Guide: The Most Romantic New York City Landmarks")
Valentine’s Day Guide: The Most Romantic New York City Landmarks
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 17 CommentsMake this a Valentine’s Day to remember by taking your sweetheart to New York City’s most romantic destinations. You’ll recognize these landmarks from classic movies and news reports of creative […] -
![“New Yorkers love to complain.” These words, uttered by my Uzbekistani hair stylist yesterday, snapped me back to reality. Frustrated by the slush cascading through New York City’s streets, I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nyc-snow-storm-2011104-115x115.jpg "New York City bloggers react to January’s record snowfall (photos)")
New York City bloggers react to January’s record snowfall (photos)
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 19 Comments“New Yorkers love to complain.” These words, uttered by my Uzbekistani hair stylist yesterday, snapped me back to reality. Frustrated by the slush cascading through New York City’s streets, I […]