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1) Born August 2, 1834 in Colmar, France Colmar is located near the country’s southern border with Germany and is known as the “Little Venice” of France.  2)…

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As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation…

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The Statue of Liberty is without doubt one of the most amazing monuments you will see in New York. That feeling of awe that becomes you as the…

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There’s no question that Chinatown is one of the best neighborhoods to grab cheap, delicious food in New York City. The problem is, with all of these options,…

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1865: French historian Edouard de Laboulaye suggests that France create a statue to give to the United States to celebrate its success in building a democracy. 1870: The…

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1. France gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift in 1886. 2. There are 354 steps to the crown. 4. The crown’s 7 rays refer to the…

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Original Post by Deissy Flores Nowadays, Hollywood celebrity status is given to almost anyone, ranging from Youtubers to reality TV stars. James Dean, however, is still one of…

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Mets or Yankees? Brooklyn or Queens? Juliana’s or Grimaldi’s? Walking tour or bus tour? A couple of options await you if you’re interested in booking tours. There are a…

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The Statue of Liberty is known as a symbol of freedom around the world! It is so iconic, the Statue and its infamous Crown have been featured in…

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1. Massimo Vignelli was an immigrant, born in Milan, Italy, in 1931. 2. From Curbed New York: “Together with designer Bob Noorda…Vignelli introduced the typeface and design quirks…

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1. Coney Island started out as a seaside resort in 1824. As the number of visitors grew, so did the number of attractions, which included restaurants, shops, racetracks,…

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Located at 8th Avenue and West 31st Street, Penn Station is a major transportation hub as well as an NYC landmark. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) built the first…

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