Category: New York

July 2, 2012December 23, 2017 By Val

Parachute Jump at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York

Once upon a time, in the 1940s, you could stand atop this 262 foot-tall metal Parachute Jump and parachute your way down. Defunct since 1968, you can still view the tower at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, and stand there wondering if you could take the plunge yourself. (And if you’re wondering if I’d…

April 16, 2012December 19, 2017 By Val

Giant sewing needle threading a button in New York City.

The Fashion Center kiosk at Seventh Avenue and 39th Street in New York City features a humomgous sewing needle threading what is certainly the world’s largest button. This giant sewing needle threading a button serves as a homage to the city’s fashion industry was designed in the 1990s by Pentagram Architectural Services. Standing tall at…

Competitive eaters eat at Coney Island in the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest every Fourth of July

July 1, 2010December 29, 2017 By Val

Ultimate Guide to the July 4th Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest

It’s become as essential to the Fourth of July as flags waving, parades, watermelon, and fireworks: The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. Every July 4 the best of the best competitive eaters gather together to go bun to bun in the ultimate gurgitory competition. Thousands of people gather at Coney Island…

Hello Kitty Statues at the Lever House Art Collection in New York City.

September 2, 2009October 7, 2017 By Val

Hello Kitty Statues in New York City

My number one travel rule (OK, general rule of life) is to always have a camera on hand. Always. Granted I am a little obsessed with taking photos and capturing moments and capturing everything I see. But you just don’t ever want to be caught without one when you really want/need/have to have one.

Flying from Seattle to New York - view of the mountain from the plane.

July 3, 2009August 27, 2017 By Val

Flying from Seattle to New York – 2009 Crazy Stupid Vacation

I spent my day traveling. Two busses to the Seattle/Tacoma airport. Shuttle to my gate. Delayed plane to New York. And finally a cab from JFK to Manhattan. I’m a bit screwed up on time zones but the fact that my hotel is pretty posh (thank YOU Priceline name your own price)and a giant brisket…

August 14, 2008September 4, 2018 By Val

Alice in Wonderland Statue in Central Park

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see? — Alice in Wonderland America is filled with so many silly wonders. I…

July 16, 2008December 25, 2017 By Val

Astroland with an A&W Happy Family at Coney Island in New York

Astroland with an A&W Happy Family at Coney Island in New York. Check out another A&W Happy Family in Rolla, Missouri and learn more about Athis type of roadside attration Site: Astroland Location: Coney Island, New York Date:July 4, 2008

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