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- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
- How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
- 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
- PHOTOS: 5 reasons to visit Valencia Spain – from paella to street parties
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nyc Archive
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![The National 9/11 Memorial is now open to the public, allowing visitors to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 and February […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WTC-Sept-11-Memorial-in-NYC-13-115x115.jpg "Free in NYC: Visiting the National September 11 Memorial")
Free in NYC: Visiting the National September 11 Memorial
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 16 CommentsThe National 9/11 Memorial is now open to the public, allowing visitors to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 and February […] -
![Have a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Artopolis-Greek-bakery-in-Astoria-NYC_Kourambiethes-115x115.jpg "Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens")
Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 12 CommentsHave a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […] -
![Thousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/NYC-Times-Square-New-Years-Eve-2012_crowds-4-115x115.jpg "Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012")
Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012
Posted on December 31, 2011 | 7 CommentsThousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Erin Salvi, a Brooklynite with a passion for theater and impressive bargain-hunting skills. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, one of the best forms of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Lincoln-Center-Theater-Posters-JPG-115x115.jpg "NYC deals: How to find discount Broadway tickets online and in-person")
NYC deals: How to find discount Broadway tickets online and in-person
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 6 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Erin Salvi, a Brooklynite with a passion for theater and impressive bargain-hunting skills. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, one of the best forms of […] -
![Updated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rockettes-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City")
Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 14 CommentsUpdated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […] -
![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 […] -
![There are benefits to working in midtown Manhattan: abundant lunch spots, easy access to public transportation and an up-close view of the Occupy Wall Street protests. I left my office […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/NYC-Occupy-Wall-Street-March-in-Bryant-Park-06-115x115.jpg "Photos of Occupy Wall Street march in Bryant Park protesting President Obama")
Photos of Occupy Wall Street march in Bryant Park protesting President Obama
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 10 CommentsThere are benefits to working in midtown Manhattan: abundant lunch spots, easy access to public transportation and an up-close view of the Occupy Wall Street protests. I left my office […] -
![It’s easy to get caught up in the New York City rat race, marked by a high-status job, trendy clothes and the eternal quest for a spacious apartment. If you […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/De-la-Vega-chalk-art-in-East-Village_9-115x115.jpg "Photos: NYC artist De La Vega covers St Marks Place in chalk art")
Photos: NYC artist De La Vega covers St Marks Place in chalk art
Posted on November 26, 2011 | 14 CommentsIt’s easy to get caught up in the New York City rat race, marked by a high-status job, trendy clothes and the eternal quest for a spacious apartment. If you […]