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Heather's New York City Travel Blog February 2009 Archive

By Heather Cross, About.com Guide to New York City Travel since 2002

Running of the Brides® at Filene’s Basement

Thursday February 26, 2009
If you're in the market for a deal on a wedding dress, you might want to head to Filene's Basement in Union Square tomorrow for the Running of the Brides®. ... Read More

Travel & Leisure Design Awards 2009

Wednesday February 25, 2009
It's no surprise that New York City has a couple of winners for this year's Travel & Leisure Design Awards: Best Restaurant: Delicatessen Best Public Space: TKTS Booth Visitors Guide: Times Square TKTS ... Read More

Record Your Stories at New York City's StoryBooth

Tuesday February 24, 2009
If you're visiting New York City with a loved one and want to have a special souvenir from your visit, you might want to record an interview at StoryCorp's Lower ... Read More

The Most Charming Places in the World

Monday February 23, 2009
Are you looking for inspiration for an upcoming trip? Check out this round-up of Charming Destinations Around the World each chosen by one of About.com's Travel Guides. New York City's ... Read More

Slow Food New York City Recommendations

Saturday February 21, 2009
Slow Food New York City awards the "Snail of Approval" designation to restaurants, bars, food and beverage artisans and stores and markets in New York City that contribute to the ... Read More

NYC Public Sculpture Tour from MUG

Monday February 16, 2009
Manhattan User's Guide (MUG) has put up a great Google Map of Favorite Public New York City Sculptures. The map features 13 public sculptures around Manhattan chosen by Tom Otterness, ... Read More

Stay at the Roosevelt Hotel for $159/Night

Friday February 13, 2009
Save $100 per night on a "Cozy Queen" room at the Roosevelt Hotel for stays through April 30, 2009. You can upgrade to a a superior (read: larger) room with ... Read More

Savings on Broadway Tickets

Thursday February 12, 2009
You can see In The Heights (winner of 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography) for $41.50-85.50 through March 15, 2009. Buy your tickets online on ... Read More

Ellis Island and Ground Zero: Two of the "15 Places Every Kid Should See"

Wednesday February 11, 2009
Frommer's Budget Travel has a roundup of fifteen important American landmarks that every kid should visit. Two New York City landmarks make the mark -- Ellis Island and Ground Zero. ... Read More

Finding Dining Deals is Easier with Eater's Dealfeed Map

Tuesday February 10, 2009
Restaurants all over New York City are trying to pull in diners with "Recession Specials" from extended Restaurant Week offerings to half-priced wine. Over at Eater, they've assembled a great ... Read More

See Diane von Furstenberg's Fashion Week Runway Show

Monday February 9, 2009
American Express is offering cardholders the opportunity to buy tickets to see Diane von Furstenberg's runway show in Bryant Park on February 18, 2009 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $150 ... Read More

New York In The Movies

Sunday February 8, 2009
Are you a film buff who wants to plan your visit around seeing a variety of film locations? Check out this New York In The Movies site, featuring a Google ... Read More

Free Nights and More At New York City Hotels

Saturday February 7, 2009
The crummy economy has one upside -- lots of New York City hotels are trying to fill empty rooms by offering discounts and special packages. We've just updated our New ... Read More

See Harlem Globetrotters at The Sports Museum of America

Friday February 6, 2009
On Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wildkat Edgerson and Buckets Blake will sign autographs and entertain fans with their ball-handling skills at the The Sports ... Read More

Get Two-For-One Tickets to Off Broadway Productions

Thursday February 5, 2009
NYC & Company, the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, has just launched an Off Broadway promotion called "On the House," offering two-for-one tickets on Off Broadway ... Read More

MoMA Monday Nights

Wednesday February 4, 2009
You can now enjoy visiting the MoMA after dark because one Monday a month, the MoMA will be staying open until 8:45 p.m. In addition to being able to visit ... Read More

Live Music on a Tight Budget

Tuesday February 3, 2009
Yesterday on WNYC's Soundcheck they had an interesting segment about seeing Live Music on a Tight Budget. Alex Ross, the Classical Music critic for The New Yorker was interviewed on ... Read More

Moore in America at the NYBG Extended Through March 15, 2009

Monday February 2, 2009
The Moore in America exhibit features 20 of Moore's sculptures throughout the New York Botanical Garden. It's the largest outdoor installation of Moore's sculptures and offers visitors a unique opportunity ... Read More
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