I grew up at this lighthouse until 1958. I have fond…read morememories of being there. I have been back since and I'm amazed at the quality of exhibits, and history they have in the lighthouse museum. It's a must see if you're in the area!

This New Jersey Historic Site sits amid a very residential area. It's scenic and dare I say,…read moreromantic. The views of the water and Manhattan in the distance, it's a great place to sit on a nice day. The grounds and buildings are beautifully kept. Not run down at all. The information placards, however, are weathered and some are hard to read.

Members are super friendly. The events hosted by the veterans are top notch and they really care…read morefor their community.

VFW Post 6902 is NOT CLOSED!…read more The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

Great performance of Death of a Salesman! Delicious desserts…read morein a very intimate setting too!

Delightful little arts center, smack dab in the center of town. They have partnered with some…read morelocal restaurants for deals, and Atlantic Highlands has a ton of choices in any case. Good acoustics and sightlines too.

This is my second trip to Italy with Anthony and Sojourn. I have traveled through much of Italy and…read moreI was excited for our trip as I knew I would learn and experience a ton! It was also a dream to get to travel there with my close friends and for them to see Italy for the first time! Our trip was curated so thoughtfully by Anthony. The food, the wine, the places we stayed, and the people we met along the way were all wonderful. From wine tasting in Tuscany, to the private tour of the winery itself, to hiking in Elba, to spontaneously going to the Montefalco festival (we were lucky that we happened to be nearby the weekend of the festival!!)... I experienced a whole new Italy I'd never seen before, new culinary styles, new wine varietals and exquisite scenery. Anthony has a joy and passion for Italy and travel and as his guests, we felt that joy throughout the entire trip. 5-stars for sure :)

Anthony had truly curated a perfect trip for my group! Between my group of 4 girls, we had…read moredifferent vacation styles and historically it would have been difficult to meet all of our requirements. However, he had made sure to create an itinerary that had a perfect blend of activity, relaxation and exploration and managed to split us off if needed. Honestly, I was a little apprehensive because I wasn't sure what the service Sojourn provided was for, but Anthony ensures that you are not stressed about a single thing throughout your journey. He had driven us to each of our destination points safely and had also booked us for local experiences that we would never have otherwise found. Between the private wine tours, once-in-a-lifetime dinners, and the freedom to explore everything else with no worries, it was truly a perfect vacation. Thanks Anthony!

Abigail the Concierge knows NYC like no one else I've ever met. Somehow she is able to find all…read morethese great restaurants and bars prior to them actually becoming "cool, hip" spots. I lived on the UES for 10 years and never experienced the type of nights out that she provided. Going on one of her tours you will NOT be disappointed, not only will you get a great meal, but the whole night will be filled with fun and exciting things to experience. Whether you are a NY'er or here on vacation, attending one of these events is well worth the time and money and should not missed! I wish I could hang out with the Native Creative Concierge every time I come to the city.

Abigail is such a great tour guide! She showed us every interesting thing in New York, me and my…read morehusband are very satisfy and will recommend Abigail's tour to everyone.

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH SUNNY TRAIL. Last week, a driver for Sunny Trail sped into my car, clipping…read moreand shattering the left front mirror of my car. Despite the fact that I was ALREADY IN THE LANE after exiting a gas station, he rode the divider and angrily hit into my car. He then drove angrily off and did not contact his company. When I called the company to retrieve insurance information, I was HUNG UP ON by a defensive supervisor. Then, MY NUMBER WAS BLOCKED! I have received zero compensation for my repair ($700)! DO NOT DO BUSINESS, THIS COMPANY IS UNPROFESSIONAL AND IRRESPONSIBLE. UPDATE: CALLED AGAIN FROM A NEW PHONE NUMBER AND WAS HUNG UP ON AND BLOCKED AFTER BEING TOLD ACCIDENT WAS MY FAULT (even though there is no damage to their van).

Vehicle almost caused an accident with me and then two other vehicles. Cut Me off. I was forced…read morebackup. Or he would have swiped me. Then he tailgated the cars in front of him for next mile until he suddenly almost lost control and started swinging from side to side. When you call to report the number, the dispatcher does not seem to care.

Will Downing was phenomenal. Loved the fact that they had a shuttle to pick us up and drop us off…read moreat our car.

Came to see Spyro Gyra, celebrating 50 yrs tonight with some friends. And this place is new to the…read morearea and a very intimate venue holding shy of 200 people. The seating is perfect for even me. Good room for my knees not too feel cramped. The sound system is excellent and clear. It made perfect to hear each instrument. Excellent parking lot. Can come in the back and front to get in the venue. They sell snacks and beverages prior to the show in the lobby. Great date night, girls night, if looking for a comedy show, music concert, or play type event. Check the calendar and buy tickets on line or at the box office prior to the event. Definition I'll be back here.

Having only a limited number of days in New York to check items off our bucket list, we needed an…read moreexcellent guide with a plethora of knowledge and enough spare energy to keep us going. I fortunately found New York Historical Tours under the ownership and direction of Kevin Draper, CEO (Chief Experience Officer). My wife and I had used a private tour guide while in Scotland, and had a wonderful one on one experience ~ away from groups and tailored to fit our style of tourism. Kevin was incredibly knowledgable, affable, professional and customized our bucket list to 1) see the Statue of Liberty with pedestal access and the new museum, 2) get a brief but comprehensive history of Ellis Island without disembarking, 3) work our way to Katz's Delicatessen (we are big "When Harry Met Sally" fans) all the while getting a feel and history of the local neighborhoods, as well as learning how to use the Metro system to develop a nice level of familiarity and comfort in the East Side of Manhattan where we were staying. A standout feature on a tour with Kevin is his attention to detail in planning our time together. I call him the Master of Timing and Positioning. For example he suggested catching the first ferry to the Statue of LIberty. When we met him, he had already purchased our tickets. While on the ferry, he kept us comfortably shaded, then took us to key positions to get the best views of Lady Liberty while giving us an incredibly interesting history of the Statue. By the time we left the island, it was getting swamped with tourists and school groups. Superb timing indeed. On the way to the Metro, he pointed out the very interesting history of Battery Park and surrounding buildings and branch of the Smithsonian museum. We wound our way through Little Italy, Chinatown, Nolita and Jewish neighborhoods on the way to Katz's. Amazingly the line was short, but a madhouse inside. Kevin knew how to maneuver to the right cutter, get a table and we had a delicious lunch. As we left, the line had grown to over a block long with over an hour wait. Again the Master's timing was impeccable. He gave us more fascinating history of different areas as we headed back to the Metropolitan Museum where we ended our incredible tour. Our 6 hour private tour went by so quickly, and we were comfortably exhausted. As a historian, Kevin is a walking talking wealth of knowledge about New York, and has tremendous pride in this amazing city. We can enthusiastically recommend him for those seeking the best in personal tours of the Big Apple. In fact, we look forward to using his services on a return trip to New York which can't come soon enough.

We went on their China Town & Little Italy tour of down town Manhattan. Dan was just terrific!…read more His enthusiasm was contagious that made our Birthday celebration weekend. We now want to go on all the tours that they offer.

Starting was a mess and not organized at all. Each mile ride should have a specific start time, not…read morejust go as you wish. No fanfare, instructions, pictures etc... Starting area was sparse as far as vendors, food, coffee. We all felt we could have done this ride on our own for free. The value was terrible for the cost. We have done many rides with various organizations and you got much more bang for your buck. BNY needs to tighten up the start process and offer more if they are going to continue to charge these very high rates.

Twin Lights is a bike ride organized by Bike New York, who are perhaps best known for the 5-boro…read morebike tour. It takes place annually in September and covers an area near Sandy Hook. I did the 30-mile route, which went past some shore areas and was mostly the roads around Middletown. To see the shore, you would need to do the 15 mile ride. A few people from our group did that as a little bonus after the ride. The other ride lengths are (I think) 45 mi, 60 mi, and 100 mi. I went with some people from a Meetup biking group, some of whom I had biked with a few times over the summer. It was a good way to cap off a couple of months of riding. I would not advise just going on one of these rides cold, as some people do. I hadn't ridden 30 miles before, but I had done around mid 20s a few times. In the immediate few weeks before the ride, I dropped off to 7-14 mile rides, just once or twice a week (due to being busy, not for training purposes). I thought that 30 miles might be a challenge for me, but it was fine. I think as long as you keep riding *some*, you maintain your abilities. In addition, the energy of the event itself gives you a boost (though, I still wouldn't ride too much out of your range). Lots of bikers are around at all times, and plenty of signs. It's kind of like how when you're walking in New York, you don't realize how far you've walked because there's so many buildings and things to see. More checkpoints = less perception of distance or fatigue. Oh and there are SNACKS-- I brought my own, but they had bagels and juice, etc at the start as well as two rest stops with PBJ's, cookies, bananas, etc. The second station on my route had a chocolate fondue fountain. It's kind of social, or could be- people hanging out for a few minutes at these stops. They also had a "finish festival" which was a band playing in a gazebo and some picnic tables. There is time to hang out before the ride as well. I think they could probably do one or two other things to make it more social and facilitate interactions. But they've put some really good pieces in place, by setting up that environment. This was my first ride, so I didn't realize there would be people taking pictures for you. Several days after the ride, you get an email with a link to a photographer's website where you can search for yourself by your bib number. I just did the ride to see what this type of thing is all about. It's a fun thing to do with some biking friends and to celebrate your hobby, at whatever fitness level you've achieved.