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    Freeman Alley - Love this alley to a passion

    Freeman Alley

    4.6(9 reviews)
    1.0 kmLower East Side

    Been to Freeman Alley a couple of times. Yesterday went and to my surprise there were some…read moregraffiti artists painting. One of them named SoHo took a liking to my nephew and helped him paint & helped my niece paint as ℓℓ. The graffiti alley is constantly changing & is the only place in NYC that it's legal to do graffiti. I love going to all graffiti alleys.

    I will admit that New York City has some really amazing hole-in-the-wall places that are worth…read morechecking out. But at what cost? Well, I will say that this experience that I had on my most recent trip was absolutely 100% FREE and worth every minute! And for anyone that truly appreciates some breathtaking artwork & graffiti, I definitely encourage you to visit "Freeman Alley". Located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City, this alley is situated directly off of Rivington St and tucked in between Bowery/Chrystie St's. I ended up coming here during the night of Monday 10/13/2025 at around 10:30pm. Getting here is fairly simple as you can arrive by taxi, subway, rideshare, bike, or on foot. However, finding this alley can be a bit tricky. But once you're here, you will be blown away with the amount of amazing art in all directions. During my visit, I saw murals of past and present fictional and real characters that included Mr. Monopoly, Aaliyah, Count von Count, Ozzy Osbourne, and many more. There are also stickers that represent local businesses, organizations, and other various ways to advertise. From an artists perspective, this place is really unique but some might find some of the wording a little bit offensive. However, I enjoyed strolling through this alley as it represents much of what New York City is all about. My rating, a perfect five stars.

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    Freeman Alley - Amazing artwork in every direction

    Amazing artwork in every direction

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    Aaliyah mural

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    Absolutely love this artwork

    Chinatown - Going to decorate Chinese New Year. Need daughters help getting out of the box! Ugh, Goal Hump 01/28/2026

    Chinatown

    4.2(146 reviews)
    1.6 kmChinatown

    Happy Year of the Fire Horse 2026!!…read more Neil Diamond's song, "Coming to America", is playing in my head as I write this review. The year was 1970. I had just turned 2 when we came to the U.S. from Hong Kong on one of the coldest February days. My mom always tells the story of how we landed at JFK with 2 feet of snow up to her knees. My beloved grandfather had settled in America 4 decades earlier before we arrived. Living in the outskirts of Chinatown has helped me not lose sight of where I came from. NYC's Chinatown spans roughly 50 blocks compare to SF's 30 square blocks. The city is one of the most expensive places to live in, but Chinatown offers tons of cheap eats. One can get an authentic delicious meal for under $10. I definitely miss some of the OG places when I was a kid like the old movie theaters and the bahn mi place ($2.50 a sandwich) under the subway tracks on East Broadway but it is cool to see new trendy places popping up. Here is my list of must visits: - Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (Asian-inspired flavors) - Hop Kee Restaurant (Authentic Cantonese food) - Joe's Shanghai (best dumplings) - Mei Lai Wah (best bbq roast pork & pineapple buns) - Peking Duck House (OG) - Spongies Cafe (my new favorite spot) - Xi'an Famous Foods - Wah Fung No. 1 (fresh roast pork and duck meats over rice) - Wo Hop (Authentic Hong Kong Cuisine) And the list goes on... I have visited many Chinatowns around the world, I might be a bit bias but I think we have one of the best one hands down. Come on down and see the best CNY Lion Dances (they train rigorously throughout the year) performed by the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club aka Hung Ching. My BIL has been a part of this club for decades. It was founded in 1956, making it 70 years old this year.

    Chinatown in New York is one of the largest Chinese communities outside of Asia and is filled with…read morebusy streets, food markets, bakeries, tea shops, souvenir stores, and family-run restaurants. Areas like Mott Street, Canal Street, and Doyers Street are full of energy and give visitors a glimpse into the neighborhood's rich cultural history and daily life. We really enjoyed walking through one of the most vibrant and historic neighborhoods in New York City. There's a wide variety of food and local businesses everywhere you look. From dim sum and handmade noodles to bubble tea and bakeries, there are endless options to explore. Popular spots like Joe's Shanghai, House of Joy, Noodle Village, and 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles show how diverse the food scene has become. Chinatown is also easy to combine with nearby neighborhoods like Little Italy, SoHo, and the Lower East Side, making it a great area to spend a few hours exploring on foot.

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    7.29.2023

    Nostalgia Train

    Nostalgia Train

    5.0(8 reviews)
    0.8 kmLower East Side

    Can still take them on Sundays this December. Schedules and route on the NY Transit museum website…read more Regular train fare. When we first happened to see the holiday train a few years back, we got on one car, the oldest car which was cool already, but we didn't get to see the other subway cars. This past Sunday, we decided to take the F train from Queens to meet the Holiday Nostalgia train on the F platform at 2nd Ave-Houston St (first stop from downtown). Got there before 2pm. and the train was parked. This was good bec we were able to walk from the last subway car, through a few cars, until we had to stop bec got crowded. The subway cars have different designs so nice to check a few out. Some people were dressed up - some in military attire and in trench coats in the car we were in; didn't know until later that they were there to perform an old military song "Over There". Other passengers as well, and were ok to be photographed. We only took it the Rockefeller area which was our destination for that day but at least we had an interesting ride.

    The vintage trains on the nostalgia train routes were in use from 1932-1977. These trains usually…read morerun in December along the ACDEFM routes. Always check online for the schedule as it changes yearly. Simply search "Nostalgia Train NYC" and find a website with the schedule for that year. People go all out and dress during the era that the trains were in use, complete with luggage and accessories such as cameras. It's a wonderful experience and costs the same as the normal subway fare. The train's are decorated for the holidays and stop for extended lengths of time on the first and last stops which are perfect for photo ops. It's important to note that all of the ads on the train are from that era as well, a blast from the past! This is a unique holiday NYC experience perfect for people of all ages!

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    Nostalgia Train
    Nostalgia Train

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    Lower Manhattan - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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