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New York Neighborhoods: a Traveler’s Guide

New York is a city of neighborhoods in a way that few others are. Wander through Manhattan, and you’re taken on a tour through New York’s colorful and diverse history. Little Italy, Greenwich, East Village: all these are names which trip off the tongue of foreign and domestic visitors alike. However, if you’re not from the city, you may not have much idea of what each district is actually like. That’s why we’ve put together this run-down of the best of each of New York’s most famous neighborhoods. Wealthy visitors arriving in the city on cruises from Southampton, and student backpackers on cheap flights from Canada should both find this guide equally useful. Take it, and use it to devise your own walking tour through the heart of New York.

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The Best Haunted Houses In NYC

If you are looking for a good scare this Halloween then what better way to do it at one of the many haunted houses in New York City. We know that there is a lot to choose from, and though most of them are good, there are a few that aren’t. So, ranging from amusing to absolutely terrifying, here are the four most popular haunted houses in the city—and everything you need to know about them.

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Taking a Tour of Manhattan’s High Line, Part 2

To continue our tour of The High Line from Taking a Tour of Manhattan’s High Line, Part 1, we’ll start with the “stairway to nowhere.”

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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in New York City

This month, New York City meets old school Bavaria for another round of annual Oktoberfest celebrations.  German restaurants and bars are showing off their heritage with a bevy of events, live music and plenty of beer and schnitzel to spare:

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How to Celebrate National Beer Month this July — Brooklyn and NYC Events and Specials

National Beer Month kicks off this weekend with restaurants and bars in New York City and Brooklyn offering up inviting food and drink escapes from the sweltering heat.  Look for the Good Beer Seal created by Mayor Bloomberg in July 2009.

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