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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![Our brush with a 12-foot gator in the Louisiana bayou There’s a reason swamp tours are a top attraction in Louisiana’s Cajun Country: alligators are dangerous, sexy and cool. Who […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-22-at-7.16.47-PM-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![Local food is all the rage and one farm in Cajun Country has taken it to a new level. At family-run Belle Ecorce Farms, you can sample artisanal goat cheeses […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-6-3-36x36.jpg "Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip")
Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
contest Archive
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![This contest is now closed. Congrats to our winner Carla! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. With that in mind, we’re excited to offer […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Nightmare-Killers-Haunted-House-20121-115x115.jpg "Giveaway: 2 free tickets to New York City Haunted House Nightmare Killers")
Giveaway: 2 free tickets to New York City Haunted House Nightmare Killers
Posted on October 13, 2012 | 15 CommentsThis contest is now closed. Congrats to our winner Carla! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. With that in mind, we’re excited to offer […] -
![Wanted: City dwellers with a passion for art, culture & adventure! We want YOU to sign up for our brand new email newsletter. In order to keep Downtown Traveler readers […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/De-la-Vega-chalk-art-in-East-Village_9-115x115.jpg "$25 giveaway: Sign up for the Downtown Traveler newsletter to enter!")
$25 giveaway: Sign up for the Downtown Traveler newsletter to enter!
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 10 CommentsWanted: City dwellers with a passion for art, culture & adventure! We want YOU to sign up for our brand new email newsletter. In order to keep Downtown Traveler readers […] -
![This contest is now closed. Congrats to winners Anthony C. and Anne R.! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. Whether it’s watching a horror movie […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Nightmare_FairyTales-SM-115x115.jpg "Giveaway: Win two free tickets to New York City haunted house Nightmare: Fairy Tales 2011")
Giveaway: Win two free tickets to New York City haunted house Nightmare: Fairy Tales 2011
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 27 CommentsThis contest is now closed. Congrats to winners Anthony C. and Anne R.! No matter how old we get, we still love a good scare. Whether it’s watching a horror movie […] -
![Thank you to everyone who participated in our $50 Sears gift card giveaway! We received 61 entries from travelers looking to score travel gear with the gift card. The competition […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Jeremy-in-Barcelona-backpacking-through-Spain-and-Portugal-115x115.jpg "Contest update: The winner of a $50 Sears gift card is…")
Contest update: The winner of a $50 Sears gift card is…
Posted on April 13, 2011 | 9 CommentsThank you to everyone who participated in our $50 Sears gift card giveaway! We received 61 entries from travelers looking to score travel gear with the gift card. The competition […] -
![Admit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tent-115x115.jpg "Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)")
Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsAdmit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […] -
![Downtown Traveler is excited to offer our first contest! To celebrate our launch, we’ve partnered with Sears to bring you a product giveaway. Enter now– it’s easy and free. *** […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Halex-cricketview-electronic1-115x115.jpg "Contest: Win a Halex Electronic Dartboard from Sears")
Contest: Win a Halex Electronic Dartboard from Sears
Posted on December 2, 2010 | 25 CommentsDowntown Traveler is excited to offer our first contest! To celebrate our launch, we’ve partnered with Sears to bring you a product giveaway. Enter now– it’s easy and free. *** […]
