Have you got any travel plans for July 4? Here are some of the famous 4th of July events in New York City and Washington, DC.
New York City: Macys Fireworks
Brooklyn (Coney Island): Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest
Washington, DC: National Independence Day Parade
You may also want to check out additional Independence Day events in local communities in the Washington, DC metro area. (DC/MD/VA)
The Independence Day pardae in Washington, DC.
NYC Fleet Week kicks off with the Parade of Ships on the Hudson River at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, and spans through Memorial Day weekend. Celebrated annually since 1984, the Fleet Week festivals honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Many of the events take place at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (which charges admission, though military (retired and active) are admitted free), but there are also lots of free activities, including ship tours in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island, performances and demonstrations around New York City.
Check out the About.com NYC Fleet Week section for more information.
The USS New York approaches the Verrazano Bridge in NYC.
The NHL playoffs are entering the exciting round-3 today, with the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils competing for the Eastern Conference Championship. Which team will head to the Stanly Cup Final?
The 2012 Five Boro Bike Tour hits the streets of NYC on Sunday, May 6 2012. The tour will start at 7:45 AM and end by 6:30 PM. Approximately 32,000 cyclists are expected to travel the, traffic-free, 40-mile route throughout the five boroughs.
Check out the official website for route details and other information.
A Final Flight for Enterprise
This morning, the space shuttle prototype Enterprise flew over NYC en route to her final resting place at the Intrepid Air & Space Museum on the Hudson River.
This wasn’t the first time Enterprise has flown over NYC. Up top, there she is in 1983 on the way back from the Paris Air Show. Below, today’s final flight over the Big Apple.
(pictures via @Brosner85 and NBCNews)
There will be several exciting matchups between The NY Yankees, NY Mets and Washington Nationals throughout the 2012 Baseball season. It’s not too early to reserve your bus seats today if you plan to travel to any of the games.
Yankees - Mets Matchups:
June 8-10 | Yankee Stadium
June 22-24 | Citi Field
Nationals - Yankees Matchup:
June 15-17 | Nationals Park
National - Mets Matchups:
June 5-7 | Nationals Park
July 17-19 | Nationals Park
July 23-25 | Citi Field
August 17-19 | Nationals Park
September 10-12 | Citi Field
I remember the first launch, back when I was in elementary school, huddling around a TV that had been prepared for that occasion. I remember the times it ended in tragedy and the visits to the Kennedy Space Center to see the VAB and launch pads. Today, the Space Shuttle Discovery flew for the last time over DC and I had a chance to see it from my office window.
Bronx Zoo:
Our new giraffe calf is quite the curious one. Check out this preview of her on exhibit with the herd and see what happens when she discovers one of the most ferocious beasts in the animal kingdom - the tiny white butterfly.
April is almost here, and there is no better way to greet the spring season than with a walk through nature. If you plan to visit the Washington, DC area or New York City, you certainly want to place The Botanical Gardens on your must-see list.
United States Botanic Garden - 100 Maryland Avenue, SW - Washington, DC
Brookside Gardens - 1800 Glenallan Avenue - Wheaton, MD
New York Botanical Garden - 2900 Southern Boulevard - Bronx, NY
Brooklyn Botanical Garden - 900 Washington Avenue - Brooklyn, NY
Queens Botanical Garden - 43-50 Main Street - Flushing, NY
A section of the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.
Spring is in bloom at the annual Macy’s Flower Show throughout the Macy’s flagship store in New York City!
Step into Towers of Flowers and discover a magical world of soaring floral architecture and specialty gardens bursting with color, fragrance and imagination!
The show will be held from March 27 through April 10, 2012.
