To conclude our series of why us Manhattanites should visit the amazing Coastal Fairfield County in Connecticut, we saved the best for last when it comes to overall fun, excitement and smiles all around. Where can you experience an amazing day filled with the most interesting and beautiful animals, happiness, colors, and more? This is the beautiful Maritime Aquarium, which is located smack dab in the middle of the breathtaking town of Norwalk. We spent an amazing day there and toured the entire premises, and were only left with great memories and several reasons why you should visit. [Read more…] about Travel Idea! Why You Should Check Out The Maritime Aquarium
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The History of The Grand National Horse Race
Guest Author: Poppy Gallagher
This year’s Grand National is only a mere few days away and the final list of 40 horses and jockeys has been announced. Although they have been announced they are not certain to run as any contestants can pull out, even on the very day at the latest. The four reserves waiting for one to pull out include Bishop’s Road, Knock House, Perfect Candidate and Maggio. [Read more…] about The History of The Grand National Horse Race
A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County: Where to Eat?
We kicked off our amazing series of our trip to Coastal Fairfield County with two fantastic places to stay, now we move onto something just as important (or even more important given my ever expanding waist size)- food! Whenever you are taking a trip, big or small, something that should always be planned ahead of time is finding delicious places to eat so you are left satisfied in more ways than one. Well, the next time you are in the Fairfield County area, you can have these three places to check off your list and have fantastic individual experiences as they are all so different from one another. Take a look at what we think you should be ordering at the next time you are taking a trip to Fairfield. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County: Where to Eat?
A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Manhattan Digest has gotten quite a lot of travel miles under its belt so far in 2016. We have given you the best of the best in where you should go across the continental United States, including San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Well, now that the warmer weather is here, we are encouraging all our old and new readers to get out of the city on the weekends and see what else this country has to offer! What is even better, is that there is a location that is only an hour commute away from New York City on Metro North, with tons of fantastic activities, restaurants, hotels and more to enjoy with your friends and family. This is the Coastal Fairfield County area of Connecticut, where we visited this past weekend. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Coastal Fairfield County- Where to Stay?
Westin New York Grand Central’s Great Tax Day Deals!
Tax Day, which occurs every year on April 15th, can either be a super happy day for some people but can also be a day where you essentially want to sit and home and cry. Nevertheless, tons of companies across the country will be doing something special for the biggest day in taxes, and that includes some great hotels that are located right in the heart of New York City. One of them happens to be the iconic Westin New York Grand Central, which is a seven minute walk from Grand Central itself on 212 E. 42nd Street. [Read more…] about Westin New York Grand Central’s Great Tax Day Deals!
A Manhattanite in Philadelphia- Check into The Independent Hotel
For the second part of our article series on why Manhattanites should visit Philadelphia, we examine one of the biggest parts of any trip- where to stay? There is always the easy option of familiarity and stay at a well-known hotel that has multiple locations throughout the world, however it is always good as a consumer to think local, especially in the hotel world. Boutique hotels add an element of community to their properties, and tend to go the extra step when it comes to making their customers happy and above all, return for another trip. One particular hotel in Philadelphia that seems to have this down pat is the fantastic Independent Hotel, located in the heart of the gayborhood part of Philly on Locust Street, a mere 10 minute drive away from the Amtrak station. Here is why you should stay there the next time you are in Philly. [Read more…] about A Manhattanite in Philadelphia- Check into The Independent Hotel
A Manhattanite in San Francisco- Where To Eat? Part Two.
We are back for part two in our series of “Where To Eat in San Francisco”, and we have saved the best for last. Could you believe that a New Yorker can actually find better pizza out west than there is here? That is blasphemy! Well it definitely did happen while I was out there, as well as devouring the best Peruvian food I have ever had as well as some pretty tasty shareable plates inside a hot new hotel. This is the conclusion for where you should eat the next time you are in The Golden Gate city.
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A Manhattanite in San Francisco: Where to Stay?
In the first edition of our four part series in San Francisco, we are showing you what we think are the best places to stay and enjoy yourself while you are in one of the most magical cities in our country. Now granted, with this time of year, and the fantastic weather that they had last weekend, it is hard to actually stay inside when SF has so much to offer, but then again each of these amazing hotels has just as much to offer if not more. So sit back, put your feet up, relax, and take a look at what we think you should check into the next time you are heading west to San Francisco.
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A Manhattanite in San Francisco- The Introduction
For a city that is only 46.9 square miles, and the smallest county in the state, San Francisco sure does make up for it in so many other ways that truly make the city itself one that anyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. I had my first taste of San Francisco two years ago when I visited some high school friends who were living there, and was mystified and amazed at the beauty and serenity that encompasses a truly magical part of our country. This past weekend I visited San Francisco for the second time, and if this was my own version of a sequel, well then it ranks up there with “The Godfather Part Two” as being just as amazing if not better than the first time I went.
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Best Winter Brunches in New York City for 2016
If there is one thing Manhattanites can all agree on is that weekends are pretty much for sleeping in after a long night out, and then heading off to grab some delicious brunch on both Saturday and Sunday. It is sort of our little version of the best day after remedy you could possibly imagine. With the weather being as cold as it is outside, we are hurrying our little butts off to whatever brunch place we love to enjoy what they have to offer. So what do we here at Manhattan Digest think are some pretty great Winter brunch spots to enjoy with your friends and family? Take a look.
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