I was walking back home one evening with my mom; we were visiting my aunt, who lives near Dyker Heights, and we came across houses with pretty lights. We were amazed at how many people started taking pictures in front of the houses, and it was getting crowded with people walking. I would recommend that others try visiting; it’s free and great for pictures. Not to mention that Dyker Heights are famous for the Christmas lights, and they also offer tours.
Tag: Discovering NYC
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
New York Botanical Garden
On October 31, Halloween night, I saw The Nightmare Before Christmas trail lights in the Bronx botanical garden. I went with my boyfriend, so he drove us over there, and the distance was much longer compared to the walk through the garden full of lights. It was a good hour from here in Brooklyn to the Bronx. The walk was about 20–30 minutes. Which was a ripoff, especially for the amount of money I spent for ONE ticket, but there was a promotion going on, and I saved 20% for going on a Thursday night. I spent about $80.00 on both tickets, and I thought sice it was Halloween, everyone would be outside tick or treating, but NOO. It was packed; I don’t really like being in areas that get crowded quickly. But overall I love the movie, so that’s why I wanted to attend, and I’m obsessed with Zero. Would I recommend others go? No, but if you’re a big fan, then go for it, but you wouldn’t catch me going again; that one time was great!
Discovering NYC – Janelle Victor
The Shops at Columbus Circle
I visited the Shops at Columbus Circle. Which is a shopping mall located in Columbus Circle in the upper west side. The entire mall is decorated with holiday lights. The mall is popular with locals and tourists, but the holiday decor invites people to just view the decorations, which are beautiful. Taking the subway home, I ran into a discovery of the “Turnstyle Underground Market” which is a market inside of the train station. I had no idea it existed, so it was very cool to of stumbled upon it. It was after 8pm so the shops were closed, but I could imagine how busy it gets during operating hours. Especially during this cold season, commuters can eat and shop, without ever going outside. It was fun to actual discover a part of NYC.
Turnstyle Underground Market
Discovering NYC – Janelle Victor
Lincoln Center
I visited Lincoln center. which is a performing arts center located in the upper west side. It is the largest Arts center in the United States. The center has several different theaters and hosts different shows throughout the year. Events are ticketed but during the summer a lot of outdoor events that are free and open to the public take place. The center attracts tourists from around the world at any time of the year. On my walk to the center, I noticed lights in different areas surrounding the center. It did not seem to be holiday lights, as the color was blue. So, I was very interested. When I got closer, I noticed a sign advertising “Lincoln Square’s Magical Lights.” When I later looked it up, I learned that it was an installation with radioactive lights. The lights change color based on music played, singing or even clapping. I think the sign should have had a QR code to allow visitors to scan it and allow them to be informed of this cool factor. I feel I missed out on the opportunity due to the lack of information. The lights, which were hanging from the trees were still very pretty to view.
