Heather's New York City Travel Blog

From June 26 - October 13, 2008, Olafur Eliasson's East River art installation, The New York City Waterfalls, will be on display. The New York City Waterfalls consists of a series of four 90-120 foot tall waterfalls in the East River, designed to draw attention to New York City's waterfront.
Guide: The New York City Waterfalls

New York City Summer Restaurant Week returns once again -- this time for the last two weeks of July. I've just updated the participating restaurants for the upcoming 2008 Summer Restaurant Weeks, and American Express Cardholders can start making reservations right away. Reservations open to the general public tomorrow though -- so figure out where you want to go and get ready to book your lunches and dinners!

More Restaurant Week Resources and Information:

• Restaurant Week 101
• What Is Restaurant Week?
• Suggested Restaurants for Restaurant Week
• Tips for Enjoying Restaurant Week
• Restaurant Week in Photos: Gramercy Tavern

For foodies visiting New York City, we've put together a list of recommended New York City stores for finding stellar ingredients and top notch kitchen equipment. From cheese and chocolate to spices and spatulas, our list of top New York City stores for foodies is sure to excite anyone with an interest in food or cooking. Foodies beware: make sure you've got plenty of room in your bags to pack the treasures you buy!
Best of NYC: Best New York City Stores for Foodies
More: New York City's Best Chocolate Shops
More: New York City's Best Food Gifts

_{Zabar's photo © 2006 Heather Cross.}

Spending the 4th in New York City? There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in New York City, from watching the annual fireworks displays to concerts, this guide will help you make the most of your July 4th in NYC.
Guide: Fourth of July in NYC
Monthly Guides: July in New York City

I've just learned about Goldstar.com through Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel (June 2008 Issue) and I wanted to share the site with you. Goldstar.com offers discounts on tickets to select Broadway shows, sightseeing cruises and other events in New York City. (Goldstar.com also offers tickets for events in other locations, including Las Vegas, Chicago and Boston.) The discounts can be as much as 50% off the regular ticket price. Be aware there is also a per ticket service fee that can eat up a good portion of the discount, so be sure to consider the final price with the service charge before you make a purchase.
More: Discount Broadway Tickets for Beginners
More: Performing Arts Ticket Savings

Looking for something fun to do in New York City on a beautiful summer evening? Check out this list of Outdoor Film Screenings in New York City -- there are movies for everyone, from those looking for classics and family films to horror movies and indie flicks.
Guide: New York City Summer Film Festivals
Guide: HBO Bryant Park Film Series

On really hot days in New York City, it can be a great idea to spend the hottest part of the day at one of New York City's great museums. For those traveling on a budget (& who isn't in New York City) I've put together a list of free/pay what you wish days at New York City Museums. Each day of the week there are several New York City museums where admission is waived or a suggested donation is encouraged -- including museums like MoMA (where the typical pricetag is $20), the Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum.
Best of NYC: New York City's Best Museums
Budget Travel: Free/Pay What You Wish Days at NYC Museums

Today free tickets will be available on The River to River Festival Website beginning at noon for the Sonic Youth Concert in Battery Park. Tickets must be picked up in person before July 4th, so keep this in mind if you reserve them. The concert will begin at 3:30 p.m. on July 4, 2008.
July 4th: July 4th Fireworks Viewing in NYC
More: July 4th Events in NYC

One of my favorite ways to spend a warm afternoon is eating an ice cream cone and wandering around the streets of New York City. These New York City ice cream shops offer the city's best ice cream, gelatos and sorbets, from basic chocolate, vanilla and strawberry to lycee, ginger and wine flavored variations.
Best of NYC: New York City's Best Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato
Cool Off: New York City Pools

The Public Theater presents Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park each summer -- with two free plays at the Delacorte Theatre. Find out how to get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, what plays are being performed and more on this Shakespeare in the Park Guide.
Guide: Shakespeare in the Park
Schedule: 2008 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule
Tips: Tips for Getting Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park