Tag: Brooklyn
Where to Find Tasty Turkeys
Even though the kids may still have loot leftover from Halloween, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. November is already here, and it’s time to start planning the menu and preparing to welcome family and friends into our homes. Buying a Quality Turkey NYC has countless stores that sell turkeys. However, not all of them […]
Eating Out for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving officially commemorates the beginning of the holiday season, and people from around the world come to NYC celebrate. If you’re visiting for Thanksgiving this year, Empire Rent a Car is here to help facilitate the perfect holiday. Planning on staying in a hotel room without a kitchen? No problem. One of the culinary capitals […]
Jamaica Bay Activities
If you’re looking for a free, outdoor attraction in Queens geared toward the whole family, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the answer. The previous entry listed some fun activities the area is renowned for such as birding and biking. This entry explores a less known but equally incredible passion of the bay — aviation.
Labor Day Party in Brooklyn
If you want a festive Labor Day, Brooklyn is the place to be. Come up for the 46th annual West Indian American Day Carnival, a spectacular cultural celebration that draws millions of people.
Summer’s Last Hurrah at Hither Hills
While New York is renowned for its urban atmosphere, the towering skyscrapers and world-class entertainment of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn aren’t all the Big Apple has to offer.
Dinosaurs Invade the Bronx Zoo
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come face to face with a Tyrannosaurus rex? How about a hungry raptor? This summer head to the Bronx Zoo and get ready for a trip back in time.
3 Ways to Tour Central Park
Whether it’s your first or your tenth time visiting New York, Central Park is on everyone’s must-see list. An oasis of green in the midst of a concrete city, Central Park is filled with dozens of sculptures, beautiful flowers, and a thrilling zoo — just to name a few. Here you’ll even find Cleopatra’s Needle, […]
Flourishing This Summer
Spring is in the air and, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it’s evident. The pink cherry blossoms are blooming, and the exquisite orchid petals are bursting with color. Meanwhile lilacs, rhododendrons, and water lilies are beginning to flourish.
Attention Locals: Affordable Moving Trucks
Spring always brings a drastic increase in the number of people moving. After all, no one wants to move a lifetime of possessions out of one house and into another while slippery ice threatens and bitter winds bite. If you’re ready to upgrade to a larger residence or to relocate closer to your workplace, Empire […]
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.