Blog posts about our travels in New York City

We finally visited the Frick Collection after its big renovation, and the timing was perfect.

Here is everything we learned, from tickets and hours to the brand-new second floor and that surprising age rule.

Plus our honest take on whether it is worth your time.

Top of the Rock is the deck most people will tell you to visit first, and after finally making it up there ourselves, we understand why.

Here is everything we learned about tickets, timing, and the open-air view you cannot get anywhere else in the city.

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK Airport is an upscale lounge with many refined features.

The lounge serves top-notch food and drinks.

Greenwich Avenue in the West Village is home to one of New York City's most unexpected neighborhoods: a cluster of British restaurants, shops, and a grocery store locals call Little Britain.

This is our honest guide to all four spots.

The New York Transit Museum is one of the few attractions where you can truly take a deep dive into the city’s history. You walk down the steps of what appears to be a modern subway station, but you’re actually stepping back in time.

The museum is a "living" archive housed inside the decommissioned 1936 Court Street station in Brooklyn. With admission at just $10 and an investment of about two hours, you’ll leave feeling like a "lifelong New Yorker."

One World Observatory is the observation deck located at the top of the World Trade Center in New York City. 

It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of resilience in the New York skyline. 

The observatory offers 360-degree panoramic views of New York City, and visitors can see up to 45 miles on a clear day. 

If you are looking to get away from the hustle of New York City without ever leaving the city, then a quick subway trip to the Met Cloisters is the place to go. 

The building incorporates real medieval architectural elements imported from Europe and showcases tapestries, sculpture,  stained glass, metalwork, and medieval gardens.

The Tenement Museum is one of our favorite New York City museums.

Housed in several old tenement buildings of New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood, the Tenement Museum brings to life the real lives of New York’s immigrant communities, spanning a timeframe from about the 1860s through the mid-1900s. A unique and immersive history experience.

New York City is home to many famous museums.

The Morgan Library, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, might be a bit lesser known, but it is well worth a visit as it is somewhat unique and a pretty easy visit with its central location and interesting collection. 

In New York City, with over 700 hotels, it’s very difficult to stand out. But The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, located in lower Manhattan, is a notable hotel. 

The hotel building dates back to 1881 and features a nine-story atrium and two top-tier restaurants. 

Central Park is a must-see for any traveler to the New York City area. As locals who love Central Park we put together a walking tour for the first-time visitor.

New York City is perfect for sightseeing during a layover at any of the area’s airports.

While there are countless attractions and restaurants to visit, here's a great plan that’s all within walking distance of Penn Station train station.