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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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weird Archive
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![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 […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mei-yee-grilled-squid-115x115.jpg "Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)")
Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 25 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […] -
![Is the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kim-Kardashian-street-art1-115x115.jpg "Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)")
Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 9 CommentsIs the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […] -
![The economy will improve in 2011, according to street artist Olek. To show her optimism about the new year, Olek covered New York’s famous “Charging Bull” sculpture in crochet. The […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bull-by-olek-04-copy-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Olek covers Wall Street Bull in crochet")
Street art photo of the week: Olek covers Wall Street Bull in crochet
Posted on December 31, 2010 | 17 CommentsThe economy will improve in 2011, according to street artist Olek. To show her optimism about the new year, Olek covered New York’s famous “Charging Bull” sculpture in crochet. The […] -
![It’s hard to believe that 2010 is at a close. Aside from a brief visit to Aruba, I spent the entire year exploring the United States. My travels took me […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/NYCC-day-two2-115x115.jpg "The most facinating people I met in 2010")
The most facinating people I met in 2010
Posted on December 30, 2010 | 15 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that 2010 is at a close. Aside from a brief visit to Aruba, I spent the entire year exploring the United States. My travels took me […] -
![Christmas is almost here! Have you finished your shopping yet? Don’t worry if you haven’t– there are plenty of stores selling inexpensive gifts in your neighborhood. All you need is […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/christmas-shopping-flickr-115x115.jpg "Last-minute Christmas shopping: Find cheap gifts in your neighborhood")
Last-minute Christmas shopping: Find cheap gifts in your neighborhood
Posted on December 23, 2010 | 6 CommentsChristmas is almost here! Have you finished your shopping yet? Don’t worry if you haven’t– there are plenty of stores selling inexpensive gifts in your neighborhood. All you need is […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chicken-feet-cumi-and-ciki-115x115.jpg "Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia")
Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia
Posted on December 15, 2010 | 37 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […] -
![Visitors to Philadelphia shouldn’t miss the Magic Gardens, an amazing tribute to one man’s artistic vision. Over several decades artist Isaiah Zagar has transformed a decaying building on South Street […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/magic-garden-a-115x115.jpg "Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens: Fine art or hoarding? (photos)")
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens: Fine art or hoarding? (photos)
Posted on November 22, 2010 | 2 CommentsVisitors to Philadelphia shouldn’t miss the Magic Gardens, an amazing tribute to one man’s artistic vision. Over several decades artist Isaiah Zagar has transformed a decaying building on South Street […]