10) Governors Island Governors Island is 800 yards away from Manhattan’s lower tip and 400 yards away from Brooklyn. During the American Revolutionary War, Continental Army troops built a defensive fort used to attack English ships … Read More
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Macy’s July 4th Fireworks show. The festivities are always a crowdpleaser for young and old alike. The best sites for viewing will be along the East River between the … Read More
July 4th weekend is coming in less than a month! Check out our Fourth of July series, beginning with the origin of the holiday. July 4th is perhaps the time when people search and rent a … Read More