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New York City 2017: Day 2

Laura Irwin

I’m just going to stick to the highlights today:

The Met Cloisters: The Cloisters has been on my NYC bucket list since I first saw pictures of it a few years ago. The reconstructed cloisters were originally from French monasteries and abbeys. The museum contains hundreds of decorative arts and sculptures from medieval Europe. It was one of those places where a picture can never do it justice. I stopped several times to just sit and enjoy the surroundings. If you want to feel like you’re in Europe right in New York City, this is the place. It was definitely a highlight of not just the day, but the whole trip, and well worth the 30 minute subway ride and walk across Fort Tyron Park to get to.

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The Met Cloisters

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New York City 2017: Day 1

Laura Irwin

First things first… it’s COLD in New York City this weekend! After weeks and weeks of abnormally warm temperatures in the northeast this fall, the weathermen have been warning of the oncoming arctic blast for days. And of course, today was the day I planned all of my outdoor activities. But the cold didn’t prevent me from enjoying the sites.

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Manhattan at Dusk

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New York City 2017: Day 0

Laura Irwin

If you know me at all, it’s safe to say you’re probably wondering what exactly the person who hates cities is doing spending a weekend in the busiest of them all: New York City. Well, let me enlighten you. I’ve officially dubbed this my “Year of Travel”, and intend to go somewhere every month from now until August. But why New York? Growing up in Connecticut, I’ve visited NYC several times on day trips. My stepmother and I used to come here every December for a day of checking out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and seeing the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I’ve seen Central Park and Times Square. But I’ve never actually done the full tourist thing in the Big Apple. I’ve contemplated a day trip the last couple of summers, but for some reason never actually made it happen. So now I’m making it happen.

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My ride to the Big Apple

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Taking a Bite Out of The Big Apple

Laura Irwin

When a local photo group planned a day trip to New York City, I was all set for a day of fun and photos in one of America’s most iconic cities.  I booked a round trip ticket on Amtrak from Boston to New York City, and planned to meet the group in the city.  Unfortunately, the group trip was canceled several days prior to the excursion, and I was left with two choices: either cancel my reservation and stay home, or spend a day exploring the Big Apple on my own.  I chose the latter, and had a great time finding my way around the city and exploring all that makes New York City such a unique place.  So what does one do for a day in New York?  Read on, and discover how you can see some of the best of the Big Apple in a short amount of time.

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