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Queensboro Plaza

May 5, 2020May 3, 2020 patmcgLeave a comment

I keep seeing this spot come up in classic NYC transit photos.

Next time I’m in New York, when all this pandemic craziness is behind us, I’m going to find this spot and take this photo myself. 🤓

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Moody shot from one of my favorite vantage points for transit photos #nyc #newyork #justgoshoot #nycprimeshot #what_i_saw_in_nyc #icapture_nyc #ig_unitedstates #cityscape #manhattan #agameoftones #cbviews #newyork_instagram #topnewyorkphoto #reflectiongram #beautifuldestinations #ig_color #loves_nyc #teamcanon #rsa_light #artofvisuals #colorofnyc #weeklyfeature #just_features #igs_america #living_destinations #hello_worldpics #queens #queenscapes

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New York, New York 🎶

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Here’s a great tribute to New York City as it suffers through the coronavirus.

We are tough but we are tender, and we fucking love our city though it feels impossible sometimes.

Also, as a musician, it was encouraging to hear her say “This took me a whole day to learn.” 🤷🏻‍♂️

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This took me a whole day to learn. I’ve been reeling from the pain New York City is going through. I’ve been thinking about the city that made me. New Yorkers are a special breed, we are way more friendly than we get credit for, we got a witty comeback at the ready. We are tough but we are tender, and we fucking love our city though it feels impossible sometimes. It’s still with me. My best friend’s mother told me when I left home: “Everywhere you go, tell people where you’re from. The Bronx. Everyone in the world has heard of the Bronx.” It’s true. I fucking love you New York. I fucking love you New Yorkers. You will get through this. ❤️

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Recording Studio Trip

March 2, 2020February 25, 2020 patmcgLeave a comment

Here’s a fun idea for a trip…

Why not go see some famous recording studios?

Here’s a top 10 list of famous studios worldwide, but you can add any studio you want. I’d see Zep’s Bron-Yr-Aur or Sunset Sound Studio, or U2’s Windmill Lane Studio.

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Rolf’s NYC

February 28, 2020May 5, 2020 patmcgLeave a comment

Cool-looking German restaurant for next time I’m in New York City.

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I realize the holidays are over but these decorations stay up until March and I just took this picture last weekend. I suspect it has something do with those baby dolls hanging from the ceiling.😬⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ✨⁣Happy Sunday! ⁣ ⁣ #theprettycities #prettycitynewyork #mytinyatlas #prettylittletrips #cntraveler #searchwandercollect #culturetrip #theweekoninstagram #IamATraveler #tlpicks #allwhatsbeautiful #mydomainetravels #suitcasetravels #restaurantdecor #iwalkedthisstreet #seemycity #mysouthernliving #anthropologie #inspiremyinstagram #sltravels #wheretofindme #igdc #verytandc

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The Metropolitan Opera

July 20, 2019July 21, 2019 patmcg1 Comment

Next time you’re in NYC, why not go see an opera? The tickets are surprisingly affordable (from $30). And even if you’re not an opera fan, this is a unique and interesting experience.

👉 The Metropolitan Opera (NYC)

Funnily enough, this tip came as a recommendation from Andy Ihnatko on a tech podcast. Listen in at this spot for more inspiration about the opera. 🤷🏻‍♂️

👉 MacBreak Weekly (MP3) 565: 10 Years After (via Overcast)

Lobby of The Metropolitan Opera before a performance.

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The McKittrick Hotel: Not a Hotel

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 patmcgLeave a comment

The McKittrick Hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of in New York City is not actually a hotel (as far as I can tell). It’s more of a bizarre collection of venues and edgy entertainment.

👉 The McKittrick Hotel

Their about page sets the tone…

Completed in 1939, The McKittrick Hotel was intended to be New York City’s finest and most decadent luxury hotel of its time. Six weeks before opening, and two days after the outbreak of World War II, the legendary hotel was condemned and left locked, permanently sealed from the public. Until now…

This “hotel” features the creepy and insanely immersive Sleep No More, a bar on the roof, a bar in the basement, magic shows, cabaret, anything weird and especially 1930’s-themed.