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5 Best Ways to Spend Your Spring in NYC

March 2, 2018 by sabelsohn Leave a Comment

Ready to take a trip to New York this spring? You’ll discover an unbelievable array of activities, festivals, and events throughout NYC and the surrounding state. These are four of the best – but there are still plenty more to choose from! And just remember – our friendly desk attendants at Night Hotel Times Square are always happy to provide personal recommendations and point you in the right direction!

Macy’s Flower Show

For two weeks, from March 25 through April 8, the iconic Macy’s adds to their colorful inventory with a bright display of fresh floral sights and scents. Held outdoors in Broadway Plaza, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful flowers as you enjoy a range of special activities. Events held during the show include live music, activities for kids, and daily flower talks and seminars.

Marathon Maple Festival

On April 7th and 8th, central New York plays host to an incredible festival featuring the freshest maple products, entertainment, activities, and a huge selection of arts and crafts. Whether you come for the food, the events, the shopping, or simply the experience, this family-friendly event is sure to sweeten your spring!

Tribeca Film Festival

Held this year from April 18^th through the 29^th, the Tribeca Film Festival in lower Manhattan is well worth attending at least once. Dedicated to helping filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, the festival highlights both local and international artists. You’ll find a diverse selection of films and activities including talks and events, with celebrities ranging from Ethan Hawke and Jane Fonda to Lily Hamlin and Chris Rock headlining. While some events require purchasing tickets in advance, many are free to the public.

TAP NY Craft Beer & Fine Food Festival

On April 28 and 29th, you can enjoy this incredible craft beer and food event at Hunter Mountain in the Northern Catskills. First held in Hyde Park 20 years ago by the Culinary Institute of America, TAP® New York showcases the best selections from area breweries. Whether you prefer lagers and IPAs or stouts and ales, you’re sure to find plenty on tap from over 120 craft breweries offering more than 300 beers. All of these great beers are complemented by cooking demonstrations and food galore. It offers a fun-filled day of indulgence – for adults only.

Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Sakura Matsuri offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. The festival celebrates the Japanese cultural tradition of enjoying each moment of the cherry blossom season. Saturday, April 28–Sunday, April 29, 2018 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Top 5 Summertime Events

August 4, 2017 by sabelsohn Leave a Comment

Even though the temps may rise in August & September, NYC shines with knowing that our favorite season fall is right around the corner. There is still time to sip on cocktails at your favorite rooftop or sneak into a hotel pool that one last time. We know the end of summer can be sad especially with knowing that the cold, frigid winter months are lurking nearby. Say goodbye to end of summer with our top picks for the best events happening in August & September.

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a vibrant – and free – celebration of jazz in New York, bringing together storied, veteran players and the next generation of jazz artists. August 24-27, for more info click here.

US Open: For two weeks, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park will be the tennis capital of the world for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Don’t miss out on seeing some of the top Tennis stars in action. August 28 – September 10, for more info click here.

Jazz Age Lawn Party: Now approaching its 12th year, this event is the world’s original and largest prohibition era inspired gathering. This historically sold out event attracts thousands of time travelers each year, who come together to discover the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. August 26-27, for more info click here.

Electric Zoo: The festival has become an unmissable attraction on the electronic-dance-music circuit, featuring a wide range of artists both top name and underground. September 1-3, for more info click here.

The Meadows: This fest boasts over 60 artists on four stages, plus eats from local mainstays like Roberta’s, Dough and Bareburger, a Tito’s Bloody Mary Bar and tons of cool art from local creators. September 15-17, for more info click here.

6 Awesome Ways to Spend Spring in NYC

April 12, 2017 by sabelsohn Leave a Comment

Ready to take a trip to New York this spring? You’ll discover an unbelievable array of activities, festivals, and events throughout NYC and the surrounding state. These are five of the best – but there are still plenty more to choose from! And just remember – our friendly desk attendants are always happy to provide personal recommendations and point you in the right direction!

Tribeca Film Festival

Held this year from April 19^th through the 30^th, the Tribeca Film Festival in lower Manhattan is well worth attending at least once. Dedicated to helping filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, the festival highlights both local and international artists. You’ll find a diverse selection of films and activities including talks and events, with celebrities ranging from Ethan Hawke and Jane Fonda to Lily Hamlin and Chris Rock headlining. While some events require purchasing tickets in advance, many are free to the public.

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

Sakura Matsuri offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture on April 29 and 30th. There’s also a Japanese tea room, an art gallery and a mini flea market hawking loot such as mouthwatering Raaka chocolates, wall scrolls and silk wraps. Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of entertainment, which includes Taiko drummers, cosplay actors, samurai sword masters, J-rock bands, stand-up comics and dance parties. There’s also food and drinks for sale.

Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Festival — Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Festival

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TAP NY Craft Beer & Fine Food Festival

On April 29 and 30th, you can enjoy this incredible craft beer and food event at Hunter Mountain in the Northern Catskills. First held in Hyde Park 20 years ago by the Culinary Institute of America, TAP® New York showcases the best selections from area breweries. Whether you prefer lagers and IPAs or stouts and ales, you’re sure to find plenty on tap from over 120 craft breweries offering more than 300 beers. All of these great beers are complemented by cooking demonstrations and food galore. It offers a fun-filled day of indulgence – for adults only.

tap new york craft beer festival nyc — Tap Craft Beer Festival

Imagine RIT

Held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on May 6^th, there is no cover charge to attend this innovative event. The campus-wide festivities showcase the pioneering and creative spirit of students, faculty, and staff. Experience incredible interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, multiple exhibitions, and intensive research projects all around the campus. Multiple stages featuring live music and entertainment make this a popular event for all ages and interests.

Frieze New York

Every May, Randalls Island becomeshe epicenter of the art world for four days thanks to Frieze New York, the art fair housed under a massive tent. The sixth edition of Frieze New York, happening May 5th through the 7th, brings together more than 200 galleries showing today’s most significant international artists – from emerging talents to seminal and rediscovered 20th-century masters. You will be able to view and buy art from more than 1,000 of today’s leading artists and experience a curated program of talks and site-specific artist commissions.

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Marathon Music Fest

On Sunday, May 28^th, the Herald of Victory Marathon is accompanied by an all-day music festival. With venues Downtown and on the West Side of Binghamton, New York, you’ll find music and events for every taste. There’s even a microbrewery festival and race after-party held within the Metrocenter Courtyard downtown. Whether you go to watch the racing or simply to enjoy the festival, you won’t regret experiencing this fun-filled event.

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New York

March 7, 2017 by sabelsohn Leave a Comment

Top 3 Things to Do on St. Patrick’s Day in New York

Back in the 1600s, the Catholic Church made the decision to commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland by creating a feast of celebration which was called St. Patrick’s Day, that feast has turned into an all-out festival referred to worldwide as simply St. Paddy’s Day. If you’re planning to be in New York City for St. Patrick’s Day this year, you’ll find celebrations all around you. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites below.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Our country’s oldest and proudest Irish traditional parade started in NYC over 250 years ago – fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence! Honoring the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York, this epic event has only increased in popularity over the years. Everyone enjoys the “wearing of the green” as they line up along the bustling streets of New York City to watch this incredible pageant.

Irish New York Walking Tour

Prefer walking to standing in the middle of a crowd? Explore the area of the Lower East Side once known as Little Ireland. This low-key walking tour of the 19th-century neighborhood that once housed more Irish residents than Dublin itself is especially moving on St. Patrick’s Day. Stop by the founding site of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, see Al Smith’s home, visit the Five Points, tour the first Catholic Church in NYC, and view a variety of additional sites associated with New York’s rich Irish heritage.

Visit an Irish Pub or Create Your Own Irish Bar Crawl

Raising a glass in celebration is a time-honored way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. These bars offer a great way to get a true feel for this tradition. Stop by one of these famous Irish pubs, or visit several on a personal tour of NYC for your own St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl.

McSorley’s Old Ale House

Established in 1884, McSorley’s lays claim to the title of NYC’s oldest saloon. Worldwide celebrities from Abraham Lincoln to John Lennon have wet their whistle here. Woody Guthrie supposedly started the original union movement from his seat at a table at McSorley’s, and civil rights attorney’s Faith Seidenberg and Karen DeCrow fought all the way to the Supreme Court to gain access to this hallowed drinking establishment in 1970. Stop by for a drink – and to savor the multileveled history of this iconic address.

Stout NYC

Offering three different NYC locations for your convenience, with its flagship bar near Madison Square Garden, Stout is known for great drinks and lots of character. Each location has its own unique ambiance, but all offer drink menus highlighting multiple premium whiskeys and huge craft beer selections. The food focuses on the best in Irish pub fare, and the staff is always welcoming.

Wilfie & Nell

Located in the West Village, Wilfie & Nell takes pride in serving locally-sourced food accompanied by good drinks. It has a classic pub feel, and the menus play homage to the owners’ Irish heritage. Their weekend brunch is a particular local favorite, and you’re bound to find a slew of folks celebrating St. Patrick’s Day here.

Find your luck in NYC… book our St. Patrick’s package & upon arrival receive Irish beers and snacks to get the party started and two green vitamin waters. So get out your green gear and get ready to watch the Empire State shine with the color of the Irish.

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Our helpful concierge will be happy to help you find the perfect way to celebrate good old St. Pat!

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