Ice Skating in New York City is a great way to spend some time outside and experience some of New York City's landmarks at the same time. Whether you go ice skating at the classic Rockefeller Center Ice Rink or the new Polar Rink at the American Museum of Natural History, you're sure to have a great time.

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Visitors Guide: Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center

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You might just find getting a good rest on your next flight a little easier with an unusual new inflatable travel pillow from Travelrest. Unlike other travel pillows that are u-shaped, this one inflates into a long tube that attaches to the seat back and (optionally) to your seat belt.

The Travelrest pillow inflated more easily than I expected, and while it attracted a few odd looks, waking up without a stiff neck was a welcome treat. I liked that you could tether it to the seat back to keep it from moving -- which is a relief if you're in the middle seat and don't want to wake up with your head on your neighbor's shoulder. The downside: at $26.95, it's pricier than other inflatable travel pillows.

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WNYC, New York City's flagship public radio station, has assembled a map featuring recommended cultural attractions around New York City. Soundcheck assembled the highlighted locations by getting recommendations from musicians and artists about their favorite places in the neighborhoods where they live, so the list includes everything from the East Village's Russian Turkish Bathhouse to the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. Check it out for some interesting ideas of places to explore in New York City!

On a chilly day, a New York City walking tour might be the last thing on your mind, but Foods of NY's Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour might just change that. You'll spend the first two hours of this three hour tour inside of Chelsea Market, learning about the history and delicious offerings of many of the wholesale purveyors that call Chelsea Market home. You'll have the chance to taste tender buttermilk biscuits with jam, lobster bisque, amazing chocolate milk and more before burning off the calories you consumed walking around the Meatpacking District. Don't let a cold or rainy forecast keep you from checking out this delicious, historic area on the Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour.

Review: Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour
Photos: Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour

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