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Category: New York

  • New York State Capitol: Ten Fun Facts

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    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million dollars? Find out more fun facts! #OurCarpeDiem #NewYorkStateCapitol #NationalHistory #TravelGuide #ThingsToDo

  • How To Get Cheap Broadway Tickets 2024: Insider’s Guide

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    Anyone traveling to New York City will likely have seeing the Statue of Liberty and a Broadway show on their “short-list”. That is, until they find out the cost. To me it always seemed extravagant but I still wanted to see them. As it turns out, a little research yielded some good ways to get…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    How to get Cheap Broadway Tickets The ultimate guide to affordable Broadway tickets. Giving you 5 different ways to #savemoney on your show tickets. Explains about #TKTS #TDF and #lotteries. When you travel to New York City, you have to see a Broadway show for sure. If only you could get discounted tickets to popular shows, like Hamilton, Mean Girls, Book of Mormon, Beautiful, Waitress and more. Never pay full price again. Find out how! #NYC #OurCarpeDiem #Broadway #traveltips #NewYorkCity

  • Free Ferry to Statue of Liberty!

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    How to take the free ferry to the Statue of Liberty When you travel to New York City, of course you want to see the Statue of Liberty. The cost can add up fast, especially if you are a family with kids. Find out how to take a free ferry. Did you know she almost…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    If you're looking for a way to see the Statue of Liberty, the free ferry ride from New York is the perfect way to do it. Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, the ferry ride is a great option for anyone looking to take in the iconic views of this famous landmark. Plus, the ferry ride provides views of Ellis Island, Governors Island, and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. So, hop on the ferry and start your Statue of Liberty experience today! #OurCarpeDiem #NYNY #budgettravel

  • Waldorf Astoria New York: History and Review

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    Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people…

    Written by

    Karen Lanzetta
    Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people have stayed here?