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36 hours in Downtown Manhattan New York in under 59 dollars

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Friday December 9th

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2pm

We are arriving at the 14th street Union Square green market and this time of year they are selling many assortments for the Christmas season. You are free to walk around during this time and purchase many holiday assortments that can be as low as a few dollars. During this time you can buy fresh produce that were hand picked from farmers from the tri state area. It can get crowded in the farmer market but it is really worth visiting during this time of season.

 

4pm

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At 4 we will be arriving at the Washington Square Park and it is commonly known for the fountain that is located in the center of the park. There are many restaurants around the park and stands just in case you get hungry. There are also plenty of events that usually happen in the park and they are completely free. For chess lovers there are a vast amount of chess tables around the park. Washington Square park is great for just strolling around taking pictures and enjoying the scenery. NYU is also just around the corner for those who are curious to see how the campus will look.

7pm

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At 7 feel free to shop around and stroll in the city. There are plenty of stores and many restaurants for you to enjoy your dinner. Noho is filled with many buildings that do not look they were built in new york. The buildings have this modern look to them and are different than most buildings in New York since most have a rich history to them.

9pm

At 9 we will be visiting the crocodile lounge. Here we will be offered alcoholic beverages that range between 8 dollars but are a great deal since it comes with free pizza a new york specialty. There are plenty of activities in this bar such as pool and skee ball. The atmosphere is very retro and takes you back to the 20th century.

Saturday Dec 10th

10 am

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At 10 am we will be visiting the highline in 14th street. The highline stretches all the way from 14th street to 34th hudson yards and there are some stands during the way from this long walk. It is a beautiful site with a lot of nature and great views of downtown Manhattan. During this time feel free to take many pictures during this walk. At the end of the highline you can read about how the highline was created and the process of how the highline was created. The great thing about the highline is it is not complete yet and every year it is made longer so it is great for new tourists or tourists who just visited New York. At the end of the walk there are plenty of stands that sell lunch food or cold drinks.

 

115 pm

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At 115 we will be visiting the exterior of the Javitz center. This holds a variety of events such as comic-con and plenty more. This stadium is beautiful to look at and it is near a great view of the ocean. There are plenty of benches to relax after the tour of the Javitz Center.

 

4pm

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Madison Square Garden the most famous arena in the world. It hosts many sporting events such as basketball, hockey, boxing and plenty more events. Apart from sports they host music events as well and it shows the versatility of this stadium. This stadium is breathtaking to see and there is also plenty of shopping areas as well.

6pm

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We have rented out smalls jazz club located in 10th street and are being treated to drinks and jazz music. Admission is 10 dollars and you can stay until 10pm. A beer is priced at 8 dollars and there is a special for 14 dollars for 2 beverages.After a long day it is great to relax with some jazz music. New York residents have rated this a great place to just sit back and relax after a long tiring day. We are being served dinner here but may be pricey for some. There are plenty of restaurants near the smalls jazz club. After the smalls Jazz club we will be returning to our hotel.

Sunday Dec 11th

8am

We are ending of the visit of the big apple with a relaxing breakfast in Two Smalls Little Italy. It is optional to eat there but it is highly recommended as it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in terms of breakfast. For those who are not interested in Two smalls there are plenty of stands that sell breakfast items that stretch out to many blocks. We hope you have enjoyed visiting New York City.

Reference

The High Line. (n.d.). Retrieved December 08, 2016, from https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/the-high-line/highlights

Stang, C. (2016). Two Hands – Little Italy – New York – The Infatuation. Retrieved December 08, 2016, from https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/two-hands

Retrieved December 08, 2016, from http://newyorkcity.eventful.com/venues/jacob-k-javits-convention-center-/V0-001-001661911-8

 

 

 

 

Chelsea Piers (thursday class)

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The Chelsea Piers was built in the 19th century for recreational activities for the wealthy. In addition to that it hosted a majority of voyages as well. Today it is similar but it caters to visitors or locals of all economic statuses. The Chelsea piers has a lot of activities to offer and is one of the best places to visit if you are in the New York area.

 

Boys, B. (2015). Chelsea Piers: New York City  in the Age of the Ocean Liner – The Bowery Boys: New York City History. Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2015/04/chelsea-piers-new-york-city-in-the-age-of-the-ocean-liner.html

Carlyle Hotel Reflection

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The Carlyle hotel showed how a very traditional and classic environment can represent luxury. When you first walk in the Carlyle the lobby is full of art that shows rich history and a lot of architecture that was used in an older time. Although it had a traditional environment it had various modern elements as well such as the flower vases in the hallways and the rooms having flat screen televisions. The cafe paints this vivid picture of what it was like to dine at an earlier time of history with the classical piano and classic art that surrounds the vicinity. In addition the lighting plays a huge role in the time period feeling as well. Today we use bright led lights but in the Carlyle there are alot of dim lights that try to emphasize how the lighting was in an earlier time. Overall going to the Carlyle was a rich experience due to the juxtaposition of traditional and modern sensations that was emitted throughout the building.

reflection brooklyn bridge

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Going to the brooklyn Bridge was a great experience. It told a lot of history through the dates that had significant events. In addition it catered to the locals and to tourists at the same time. Locals could enjoy restaurants that have alot of history such as Grimaldi’s and the original river cafe. At the same time tourists would enjoy this as well because of what the restaurant means to Brooklyn. Overall the brooklyn bridge was a universal area that catered to locals and tourists that truly shows its versatility.

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I never thought myself to be in  the hospitality management major. I have no prior experience in cooking or hotels in general. One might ask why do I choose a major that is so intensive in these skills. The reason is because I like to see myself progress in anything I do. In every cooking procedure you start from scratch so metaphorically I am doing that with this major. When I see myself in a career I want that to be a part of me rather than a separate piece of my day like most jobs, Hospitality management gives me skills that I can use on an everyday basis and even though I have an advantage in this major because of my curiosity in learning. I am certain this curiosity will help me excel in the future.