A stretch of rocky coastline dotted with pristine Cape Cod style houses, Narragansett might be considered the quieter cousin of neighboring Newport, which was once a bustling shipping port and summer residence of the wealthy from the Gilded Age (see my post Three Days in Newport, RI). Back in the day Narragansett also had its shareContinue reading “Three Days in Narragansett, RI (including visits to Wickford Village and Block Island)”
Category Archives: USA – East Coast
A Day in Lower Manhattan, NY
With so much to see and do on a trip to NYC, it can be hard to pin down a realistic itinerary. I spent one morning and afternoon exploring just lower Manhattan, and so I will describe here how I did it and everything I saw. Of course, if you only have a few daysContinue reading “A Day in Lower Manhattan, NY”
Christmas in Philadelphia, PA
When the temperatures drop to around freezing and the holiday lights go up, one of my favorite cities to visit for Christmas is Philadelphia. It’s less than a two-hour drive from NYC, and with Christmas markets, great food, and lots of art and history there’s always something new to explore. With so many great hotelsContinue reading “Christmas in Philadelphia, PA”
A Weekend in Cape May, NJ
There is a lot to do in this charming coastal town at the southern tip of the New Jersey coast (exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway). Cape May is a national historic landmark city, a treasure with over 600 Victorian homes in the historic district, but it also has a fun and relaxed beachContinue reading “A Weekend in Cape May, NJ”
Top 15 Things to See in Central Park, NYC
Over the years, I have visited Central Park in all kinds of weather and in good times and bad. I’ve tried to catch concerts in the pouring rain, watched kids sledding on thick blankets of snow, sought shelter under the foliage of tall trees on humid, scorching summer days and sauntered around in a sweaterContinue reading “Top 15 Things to See in Central Park, NYC”
A Beach Day (or not) in Montauk, NY
There are a couple of notable beaches along the coast of Montauk, which lies at the very eastern tip of Long Island in New York. Having seen the Montauk Lighthouse already, and not wanting to join the crowds at some of the better-known beaches like Gin Beach and Ditch Plains, we opted to book aContinue reading “A Beach Day (or not) in Montauk, NY”
Top 5 Beaches on the New Jersey Shore
With 130 miles of sandy beaches stretching from Sandy Hook to Cape May, the New Jersey shoreline offers much to explore, and every beach has its own vibe and character. Most beaches are easily accessible by the NJ transit system, making it a cheap and easy getaway if you live in the area. While youContinue reading “Top 5 Beaches on the New Jersey Shore”
Top 5 Beaches near NYC
A sandy beach may not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “New York City” but consider that the city is surrounded by water, with a stretch of land named Long Island surrounded by coastline on one side and the famed Jersey Shore in New Jersey on the other side….it turnsContinue reading “Top 5 Beaches near NYC”
Four Days in Washington D.C.
The week between Christmas and New Year’s turned out to be a great week for a four day getaway to Washington D.C. As Congress was out of session for the holidays, downtown was nearly empty, although the continuing pandemic may have had something to do with it as well. We lucked out with decent, ifContinue reading “Four Days in Washington D.C.”
The Christmas Markets and More in New York City
At Christmas time New York City is adorned with festive lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Then the Christmas markets open, enveloping visitors with the spirit of the season. While there are a number of smaller markets in Manhattan and the other boroughs, below I will list the three largest ones, which are located atContinue reading “The Christmas Markets and More in New York City”
The Full Itinerary 