Ice Skating Central Park's Wollman Rink

Although I never tried ice skating in New York City, I think it is fun to try it in Central Park's Wollman Rink during winter. Yes, there are several famous places to go ice skating in New York City but I just know Central Park's Wollman Rink will give a good atmosphere to enjoy ice skating. What do you think?

Release Your Energy at Chelsea Piers

It is really wonderful to be in Manhattan. If you are into sports, I suggest you to get in at Chelsea Piers on 23rd Street in Manhattan and release your energy. This complex has facilities for 28 different activities, such as bowling, gymnastics, wall climbing, skateboarding, soccer, indoor batting cages, and ice skating. Aside from that, you can also find spa and a health club. Really enjoying!

New York Bridge Walks

Walking is a form of exercise. And walking across one of the many bridges that connect Manhattan to the other boroughs and New Jersey is really fun and healthy! When I was a little kid, I never imagine walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. Although the bridge has been constructed for many years now, the bridge is such an engineering masterpiece. At night, the bridge is lit up to highlight the fantastic Gothic structure. When you visit New York, I suggest you to join the thousands of New Yorkers who walk across this historic bridge every day. You can bike too.

Horseback Riding in Central Park, Manhattan

I can see some horses and buggies lined up around the perimeter of the Central Park. I have tried myself to take a relaxing ride, though costly, I have enjoyed a lot. I can say that Central Park really offers a gorgeous backdrop as you get the feeling of what it was like to travel through Manhattan in the 19th century. When you visit New York, try horse and buggy rides! It is fun!

Manhattan Shopping

Window shopping is a great way to enjoy your stay in Manhattan!

Grand Central Station
42nd and Park
Listen to trios playing string instruments and opera singers as well.

Saks Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Avenue (between 49th and 50th Streets)
Where the rich shop.

FAO Schwartz
Fifth Ave and 58th Street
Considered as the world's best toy store.

Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th Avenue (58th Street)
Where the rich shop.

London
Between Bleecker and 7th Avenue South
You can try London BTQ at 85 Christopher Street.

Purple Passion
West 16th Street between 7th and 8th Aves
Just do not bring the kids.

Times Square Subway Station
42nd and Broadway/ Underground beneath Times Square
Listen to music all over. Just walk around and follow the pleasing sounds.

Leatherman
111 Christopher Street between Bleecker and Hudson
This store is open to all.

Manhattan Culture

Neighborhood of Chelsea
This place is a popular haven for art because of its galleries and cultural events. It has more than 200 art galleries that are home to modern art from both upcoming and established artists.

Broadway Theatre
It is considered to be the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. It is one of the larger professional theatres with at least 500 seats, almost all in and around Times Square, where plays and musicals usually performed.

Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center is home to one of the world's most prestigious opera houses- the Metropolitan Opera.

For me, Manhattan has the most extensive art collections in the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum.

Manhattan, New York

Did you know that there are over 40 million American and foreign visitors come to New York City every year? I am one of those who become overwhelmed at the sheer amount of things to do and see in a limited time because there are just so many choices. I get the most out of our trip walking in Manhattan.



We all know that Manhattan is considered to be the major commercial, financial, and cultural center of the United States and the world. We can locate most major radio, television, and telecommunications companies, as well as many news, magazine, book, and other media publishers in the United States. We can also find many famous landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, and universities. Indeed, it is the home to the headquarters of the United Nations, the home to the largest number of corporate headquarters in the nation, and the center of New York City and the New York metropolitan region, holding the seat of city government, and the largest fraction of employment, business, and recreational activities.

Ground Zero

The place shown in the photo is where WTC (World Trade Center) is located, before September 11, 2001 when attacked by terrorists. Flight 11 and flight 175 were hijacked and flown into the twin towers.



The term Ground Zero is used to describe the point on the earth's surface where an explosion occurs. It may also refer o the point on the ground directly below an explosion. It describes the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, when it was destroyed by the attacks.

Little Italy: A Tourist Trap?

Well, they say that there is not much of Little Italy in Manhattan anymore. It was more or less a tourist trap and that it was not worth the detour. However, I was still curious to see the place. I still enjoyed shopping from several souvenir shops and dining to the restaurant. For those people who have seen Little Italy before, they were probably disappointed to see how small Little Italy has become. I have heard that most of the Italian families of old have now moved to different residential areas throughout the city.



I had Spaghetti and meatballs a la bolognesa, although it was not the best Italian meal I've ever had. I still say that Little Italy is quite good, not expensive, and the atmosphere of the place turned this into a really pleasant experience!

Little Italy in Manhattan

I captured this photo when I was in New York last month. The place is called Little Italy in Manhattan. It was called Little Italy because it was once occupied by large population of Italians. The place is right on Mulberry Street from Spring Street to Canal Street in Manhattan. I just love these streets because of many New York's best Italian restaurants and cafes.



I was just disappointed I never experienced the ten-day Feast of San Gennaro, usually takes place in Mulberry Street. During this celebration the shrines and relics of this saint are paraded through the streets. Many people will enjoy Italian foods of all types, rides, games, entertainment, and audience-participation singing and dancing.

Statue of Liberty Replicas

Did you know that there are hundreds of other Statues of Liberty erected worldwide? Yes, they exist in Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, Brazil and Vietnam. Shown in the picture below is a replica of Statue of Liberty in Japan.


In 1950 in Columbia, Missouri, boy scouts of America have placed a small replica of the Statue of Liberty. The statue was dedicated as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty. There is also a statue that is almost entirely white as viewed from US-322 East and West going past the river in the middle of the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, PA. Aside from that there is also a statue in Paris and several others elsewhere in France. Statue of Liberty replicas are also located in theme parks and resorts like New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.