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nyc Archive
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![New York City is the perfect destination for art lovers– even if you’re broke. There are plenty of free alternatives to traditional art museums, which typically charge over $20 a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/urban-alchemist_g-train-salon_2010-115x115.jpg "Best free places to see art in New York City: Museums, galleries, auction houses and street art")
Best free places to see art in New York City: Museums, galleries, auction houses and street art
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 24 CommentsNew York City is the perfect destination for art lovers– even if you’re broke. There are plenty of free alternatives to traditional art museums, which typically charge over $20 a […] -
![This week we’re honored to feature Billie Frank as a contributor. Billie is freelance writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico; she writes about art, history and culture on SantaFeTravelers.com. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Billie-NYC-childhood-115x115.jpg "NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s")
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
Posted on June 1, 2011 | 85 CommentsThis week we’re honored to feature Billie Frank as a contributor. Billie is freelance writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico; she writes about art, history and culture on SantaFeTravelers.com. […] -
![After we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Caitlin-and-Jeff-street-art-marriage-proposal_-115x115.jpg "UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!")
UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsAfter we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […] -
![Looking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Street-art-marriage-proposal-3-115x115.jpg "The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)")
The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsLooking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […] -
![Bolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nyc-dance-parade_6-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village")
Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 15 CommentsBolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […] -
![I don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Vietnamerica_cover1-115x115.jpg "Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran")
Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 15 CommentsI don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […] -
![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 […]