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free vacation activities — all you have to do is get there!

Every day, thousands of New Yorkers use the ferry to get between their homes in the quiet borough of Staten Island, and their jobs in Manhattan. Until 1997 they were paying 25 cents for the ride, but now ... » more

Most New Yorkers live in crowded buildings, with no more lawn or garden than they can fit in a window-box. Therefore, the great big expanses of green in Central Park are a precious thing, shared in good ... » more

On Sunday afternoons, when the weather is warm and dry, a rhythm starts to sound from Meridian Hill Park around 5pm. At first it's just a few people with drums, but by its peak there may be 20 drummers and ... » more