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1. In Flight Balloon Adventures
I've already lost the debate, but I never remembered saying that I wanted to go hot air ballooning. So you could imagine the surprise on my face when I got it as a birthday gift from my gf (I was trying to figure out if it was a gift for me or…More »
2. Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 963-3369
Categories:
Bowling,
Music Venues,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
I've had french fries from Balthazar (NYC), Pommes Frites (NYC), and Le Relais de l'Entrecote (Paris), and nothing compares to the Rock and Roll fries at Brooklyn Bowl. Where else can you bowl, listen to live bands, order Brooklyn Brewery beers…More »
3. Traces
New York, NY 10003
(800) 982-2787
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron
Has a show with 2 stripper poles ever disappointed?
All seriousness, this show was entertaining, thrilling, and impressive. The 7 international performers are multi-talented and I didn't want the 90 minute show to end. The theater was intimate and…More »
4. Cirque du Soleil
I've been a fan of Cirque du Soleil since my first show (Varekai) in 2006. Since then I've been to Corteo, Wintuk, Ka, and most recently Kooza (April 2009). I'm usually a harsh critic and not easily impressed, but Kooza was the best Cirque du Soleil…More »
5. Quebec Winter Carnival
The gf suggested going to Quebec for their Winter Carnival - I saw the website and I was sold. Its the largest winter carnival in the world and lasts 16 days in late January until mid February. You buy a $12 figurine pass (that hangs from your coat…More »
6. Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 333-1560
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: Camden Yards
The Eutaw Street entrance opens up two hours before the game (which is good to know because we arrived at 10am for a 1:35pm Sunday game). Parking was a very reasonable $10 and we killed time at the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum (which is about 3…More »
7. Maid of the Mist
Do you like wearing a blue garbage bag?
Do you like taking a shower with perfect strangers?
Do you like recreating that tight NYC packed subway feeling?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, than the Maid of the Mist is for you. Despite looking…More »
8. Storm King Art Center
If you're looking for a great day trip, this place is the best kept secret away from the city (they are 10 miles from Woodbury Commons). It combines hiking (you can also rent a bike or ride a tram around the park), art work, and picture taking…More »
9. Hotel de Glace
This famous hotel is a short drive away from Old Quebec. It is a hotel made completely out of ice for a brief time each year. Everything from the beds, chairs, chandeliers, and glasses (at the bar) are made of ice.
Each room/suite has its own theme…More »
10. Longwood Gardens
This is the quintessential day trip from New York (or Philadelphia) and should be the automatic answer in Talk threads. It is 130 miles (2 1/2 hours) from NYC and 30 miles from Philly. Be sure to check out their website regarding GPS directions (…More »
11. The Lincoln Memorial
If the day comes and there is a Hector Memorial, I want to be memorialized laying comfortably on a couch with a remote control or laptop on my lap.
The view from the top is impressive - you can see the Washington Monument and Capital Building…More »
12. Jardin Botanique de Montréal
Me: Good morning, admission for two.
Attendant: Oh, you're here to see the butterflies?
Me: What butterflies?
The attendant throws two tickets at me as if she was folding a bad poker hand.
Our last day in Montreal was spent at the Botanical Garden and we…More »
13. New York Botanical Garden
When I suggested to my gf to buy Time Out to look for something to do, she suggested The Orchid Show and I immediately had a look of dread. Why me!? I plotted everything from unplugging my car battery to faking a mystery ailment. Guilty to admit, I…More »
14. Der Naschmarkt
Wien
Austria
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Mariahilf
Nothing is more painful than going to a market and not being able to load up on all of your amazing finds. The choices will overwhelm you: dozens of butchers, fish mongers, cooked food, plenty of stalls selling any spice / spice blend you can…More »
15. Chelsea Market
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-6005
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
When the zombies attack and I have to barricade myself in a mall with other survivors, this will definitely be my first choice.
I can't name one thing they are lacking - they have a:
- Bread Bakery
- Multiple Dessert Bakeries
- Fish Store / Butcher
-…More »
16. True North Sailing School
The rabbit comes out of the hole, goes around the tree, and goes back down the hole. If you learn that, you'll get the bowline knot without a problem.
Living in Jersey City, all you see is sailboats out in New York Harbor by Manhattan and the Statue…More »
17. Artisanal Premium Cheese
New York, NY 10018
(212) 239-1200
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I took their "Sexy Cheese & Sumptuous Wine" class and the last thing I felt was sexy or sumptuous.
I went straight to the class after work and I was paranoid that we weren't going to get a lot to eat/drink - I was completely wrong. We were welcomed…More »
18. Pole Position Raceway
Do you remember that feeling after you left the theater after seeing Fast and Furious? That's how you'll feel racing home after Pole Position.
I took advantage of a Living Social promotion (2 15-lap races for $30) and had a good time. The carts…More »
19. Route 72 Waverunner & Kayak
What's the first thing you want to do after sitting in 2 hours of traffic in 4th of July traffic?
Go kayaking for 2 hours, d'uh.
We found this kayak/jet ski rental place on http://www.funnewjerse.... A double kayak is $35 for 2 hours ($37.45 with…More »
20. Englischer Garten
Every city planner should design a large park/green space in large metropolitan areas. It definitely helps urban dwellers decompress from stressful city living.
I visited the park on a cold and dreary January day and still got a sense of its…More »
21. Zarkana Cirque du Soleil
New York, NY 10020
(866) 858-0008
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
# of times I would have dropped my partner: 22
# of stunts that I would be able to perform after 20 years of training: 0
The only job I would be able to perform: Clown
I'm not easily impressed and I've been to numerous Cirque shows, but I will always…More »
22. Mongaup Pond Campground
This place is like luxury camping after years of camping at Clarence Fahnestock Park (Carmel, NY). Before here, camping was drinking, eating, and staring at a fire for three days. "Luxuries" include a beach, lake, lakeside camp sites, canoe…More »
23. Stephansdom
1010 Wien
Austria
+43 1 5137648
Categories:
Churches,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Innere Stadt
If there is one thing that Europe has tons of are beautiful cathedrals, imposing castles, and plenty of statutes/fountains (just look through all of my vacation photo albums). For a non-religious person, I always find myself visiting churches in my…More »
24. Alter Peter
80331 München
Germany
+49 89 2604828
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Altstadt
Is it me or do the church bells go on forever in Munich?
Alter Peter (St Peter's Church) has the best views in Munich. By the way, you can't access the observation tower from inside the church (trust me I tried). You have to walk around the…More »
25. Black River County Park
Do I buy trail mix just to have an excuse to hike or do I hike just to find an excuse to buy trail mix? Its one of those chicken or the egg dilemmas.
Unfortunately, some of the trails / bridges were flooded, but we got to hike around the majority…More »
26. Hacklebarney State Park
New North Face backpack to look like a legit hiker.....check.
Walking stick to ward off attackers eying my new backpack....check.
Trail mix to fuel a well oiled hiking machine...............check.
Hacklebarney is a great place for a quick walk in the…More »
27. Society Billiards & Bar
New York, NY 10010
(212) 420-1000
Categories:
Pool Halls,
Sports Bars
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
Thank God for this place because my weakest NYC neighborhood IQ is Flatiron. We went here after dinner at Boqueria with a Groupon in hand (pool for 4 for 2 hours):
- The place was spaced out (no one played near us on a Saturday night)
- The…More »
28. National Museum of American History
Guard: SIR, SIR! YOU CANNOT HAVE YOUR CELLPHONE ON IN HERE! SIR!
Me: (walking into the Star Spangled Banner Exhibit checking an email)
You would have thought I was eating a hot dog with everything on it over the Star Spangled Banner. The room is…More »
29. Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill
What should you do after hiking in Hacklebarney State Park?
Answer: Stuff your face with 2 donuts and a raspberry log at nearby Hacklebarney Farms.
We passed this farm on the way to the park and had already plotted out our next move. When you walk…More »
30. Regal Battery Park Stadium 11
Top 3 Things I Look For in a Movie Theater
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- Lack of people (I hate people in front, next to, or behind me)
- Stadium seating (if there are going to be people, I didn't pay to stare at the back of someone's head or…More »
31. Russian Baths of Ny
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 332-1676
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The same premise applies to Russian bathhouses.
I came here for my first Russian banya experience a few years ago. To the casual first time observer, you will see the following:
- People wearing funny looking…More »
32. Pindar Vineyards
Sometimes it's better when you skip the foreplay and get right to it. Pindar did just that!
I don't need a clique description of each wine when it is poured. I don't need to sniff and swirl every glass. I don't need to pretend that I'm at a…More »
33. Smorgasburg
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Categories:
Farmers Market,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
I showed up at 10:27am with a ranked mental checklist and a plan of attack. The only problem was that the vendors were not set up and they were struggling against the wind.
We killed time walking around on Bedford Avenue and returned at 11:30am. The…More »
34. Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
Will I go to hell for lying to get into a church?
I went to Montreal for Easter Weekend and was walking around Old Montreal on Good Friday. I wanted to go inside the church, but it was closed (it was only open for people praying so I agreed).
It is…More »
35. The High Line
New York, NY 10014
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
If I want to walk next to train tracks, I'll just rent Stand by Me.
Its cool that they re-purposed the land, but the place was overrun with tourists. The worst kind of tourists - the ones that stop in the middle of everything to take a picture of the…More »
36. Prospect Park
Prospect Park is Central Park's little brother who isn't as good looking, athletic, and has braces (but at least he gets good grades and stays out of trouble).
I have countless memories of going to Prospect for family BBQs where we rented tables,…More »
37. Boardwalk & Beach In Long Beach
Picking a spot on a beach is a science. You have to weigh all variables in a short period of time and be able to anticipate the future. Here are the rules that go into my variable formula:
- You want to pick a spot slightly away from the entrance to…More »
38. Angler Fleet
Have you ever gone apple picking and not come back with apples?
We took advantage of a deal on Living Social (everyone else on the boat did also). Their regular rates are $65 for adults, $55 for seniors, and $45 for kids. You have 2 options: 7am-2pm…More »
39. The Links At Spanish Bay
"Golf and sex are the only things you can enjoy without being good at them." -Jimmy DeMaret
I played Spanish Bay as part of a corporate event. Do yourself a huge favor and bring plenty of balls (bring 12 more than you usually play with). The ocean…More »
40. Brc Saunas and Spa
Being a Russian bathhouse veteran (this is the second one I've been to), I was already used to the routine.
Step 1: Hand over your valuables (car keys, wallet, etc) to the front desk attendant - they will go into a safety deposit box and you get the…More »
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