Visit the Church of Sweden’s NYC Christmas Market (Julshop)
I have so many fond memories of Christmas markets in Europe– I’ve been to many in Germany, Austria, Hungary, France and England, among others. But one of the most magical …
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New York City’s Best 50 Souvenirs and Gifts (a Local’s Guide)
This is the most comprehensive list of unique NYC souvenirs you will find. When creating this master list of the best and top 50 New York City souvenirs, I wanted to include (i) iconic NYC souvenirs that represent the city (ii) food souvenirs; (iii) souvenirs for kids and (iv) NYC themed gifts for friends and family back home. I also wanted the NYC souvenirs to be affordable, so no NYC gift listed here is over $50 and most are well under $10.
What to See on a Free Visit to the New York Public Library and Gift Shop
What to see for free on a visit to the New York Public library and what souvenirs to buy from the gift shop.
The Magic, Music and Romance of Central Park at Bethesda Terrace
Ultimate guide to the buskers and musicians in Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace, including romantic things to do and see at the terrace for free.
The Best Harlem Bakery: Lloyd’s Carrot Cake
I first discovered the delicious and very souvenir worthy Lloyd’s Carrot Cake while living not too far away on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. After enjoying the upper part of Central …
Best Things to do on a Visit to NYC’s Roosevelt Island, a Vacation Right in the City
As we are coming off quarantine in New York City, I will be writing a series of posts focusing on exploring my home city (and finding local souvenirs of course!) …