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The 5 Best Drive-in Movie Theaters In And Around New York City

Many of us have heard grand stories of our grandparents going to the drive-in theater for Friday night dates, hangouts, or family excursions.  But, for younger generations, the drive-in movie theater is nothing more than myth and memory.  What was once...

10 Arcade Bars in NYC for a Fun Night

The nightlife scene in New York is appealing for many reasons. People seem livelier and the air is filled with chatter tangled with the sounds of live music. The best part of the nightlife scene in New York is...

Best Community Gardens and Spaces in NYC

If you live in the country, where your nearest neighbor is a mile away, you can have the largest garden imaginable. Multiple vegetables and flowers could be grown and space wouldn’t be an issue. Frequent trips to the grocery...

The Hidden Waterfalls of New York City

New York City isn’t just a huge, concrete jungle. Behind the bustling traffic and tall skyscrapers, are both natural and man-made hidden escapes. What is better than going off the path and discovering a waterfall in NYC? The city...

When Central Park’s Great Lawn Was a Shantytown Called “Hooverville”

If Central Park had any real estate to offer today, it would likely house the upper crust: New York City's wealthiest and most-privileged residents. But back in the 1930s, Central Park's Great Lawn was once a dilapidated shantytown called "Hooverville,"...

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s Iconic Water Towers

We all know that water is essential for human life. And that means that in a city of more than 8 million people, you are going to need a lot of water. In order to ensure that clean water can...