Secrets of NYC
How to See the Liberty Bell...in Queens
A copy of the famous American bell can be found inside a bank, which itself is modeled after Independence Hall!
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Architecture
The Alhambra: A Moorish Palace in Granada, Spain
Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of
Arts & Culture
The Florist’s Palette: Monet’s Garden
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” -Claude Monet As a former intern at the New York Botanical Gardens, I
Architecture
2012 Partners in Preservation Winners
Thanks to your readership and voting, four winners have been selected in the 2012 Partners in Preservation popular vote. Check
Architecture
The Magical Gardens of Albert Kahn
All photos by Meg Gagnard Albert Kahn was a French banker and philanthropist who happened to be a millionaire. The
Architecture
Step Back in Time at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum in idyllic Pelham Bay Park is not an easy destination to reach (you can take the
Architecture
Catch the Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
There’s a term in Japanese called hanami, which means “enjoying the beauty of flowers.” And last weekend at the
Architecture
IN PICTURES: The Cloisters, a Medieval Museum on the Hill
When I want to take a quick breather from the relentlessness of New York City, I seek out places that
Food & Drink
Good Food in the Microhood: MLK Reflections and Tea
JeffJacoby (sound) Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial by untappedcities Just steps from the downtown bustle at Powell and Market streets,
Arts & Culture
ART on STREETS: Sculpture Garden at the de Young Museum
One of the most enjoyable things about living in the city of San Francisco is how visually dynamic it is.
Arts & Culture
Paris in the Fall: The Louvre and Tuileries Gardens
I’ve discovered that fall is my favorite season in Paris. Photographers love to shoot Paris at night or in