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Melt the Winter Blues in Queens
While the temperatures sometimes spike in anticipation for spring, February and March are still cold months that make it hard to spend time outside. If you’re visiting Queens, New York, with your kids this winter—never fear! Below are some activities that will melt the winter blues and counteract cabin fever.
The Light of Long Island
Long Island, NY, has countless sprawling entertainment venues, hip restaurants, and other modern attractions. However, sometimes the most impressive places to visit are the ones that have stood the test of time, like Montauk Point Lighthouse.
Raise Your Glass to the Yankees’ Legacy
If you’re ready to head back to a simpler time, head to Yankee Tavern in the Bronx. Built in 1923 and only one block from Yankee Stadium, this tavern celebrates baseball and beer. Whether you’re a New Yorker or a tourist, visit this old bar and see the baseball spirit of the old days live […]
A Bronx Hidden Gem: The Feeding Tree
If you’re visiting New York for the first time, you probably have a long list of places to go and things to see while you’re here. Chances are that list involves many of the popular attractions, like seeing the Statue of Liberty and ascending to the Empire State Building Observatory. However, in order to truly […]
The Brooklyn Museum: A Collection of Culture, Art, and History
The Brooklyn Museum, a 560,000 square-foot Beaux-Arts building, is a piece of art itself. It’s located in central Brooklyn right next to Prospect Park and the Botanic Garden. With origins dating back to the early 19th Century, the Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and the largest museums in our nation.
Start the New Year Right
Every December 31 is filled with great anticipation. The entire nation turns to the TV and, in unison, counts down as the Times Square ball drops—and the new year officially begins. This year, don’t just settle for seeing the excitement on TV—come to New York and experience it.
Rock with the Rockettes This Christmas
Every city has its own distinctive Christmas traditions—ways to bring residents together to share in the holiday cheer. Whether it’s the lighting of a tree downtown or a tasty candy-cane festival, these much-anticipated events kick off the holiday season. New York City has several traditions, but the Radio City Christmas Spectacular rises above the rest […]
We’ve Launched a New Website to Facilitate Renting in NYC
Offering intuitive navigation, valuable content, and an easy-to-use reservation system, the reformatted Empire Rent a Car website makes renting simple. Now users can reserve cars, SUVs, and other vehicles in New York City at their convenience.