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Day trips for art lovers in NYC
Being #InResidence means being around a likeminded group of people who know the style and beat of the city intimately.
Art and Culture in and around Lincoln Center
While the best of NYC theatre lies near Broadway, and the city’s slew of museums can be found all across town, Lincoln Center provides a concentrated hub for culture, arts, and especially music.
...A Spring-Inspired Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Central Park
Spending an afternoon exploring Central Park is a quintessential New York experience. Located in the true heart of the city, its 843 acres of inspiring architecture and landscape design offer a quiet esca...
Where To See Spring Blooms In NYC
There’s nothing more beautiful than a colorful flower garden in the spring. Every year, the city brightens with vibrant blooms, refreshing our moods and sweetening the air. Here are ou...
Film Festival Season
Los Angeles is where movies are made, but New York City is where they’re celebrated. Spring is film festival season in NYC, and thousands of directors, producers, actors, and fans gather to celebrat...
My New York Necessities: Ashley Clarkson
Being #InResidence means being around a likeminded group of people who know the style and beat of the city intimately. So in celebration of last month’s New York Fashion Week, we’re sharing th...
What to do with an extra hour of sunshine after daylight saving time
Even though it’s still technically winter until March 20th, early signs of spring are already starting to pop up around New York City. One of the biggest indicators the seasons are changing is the a...
Peace and Quiet in Midtown
With its busy sidewalks, rush of people, and honking taxis, Midtown Manhattan often feels like the center of the universe. As the Frank Sinatra song goes: “New York is the city that doesn’t sl...
The Year of the Rooster
2017 is the Year of the Rooster, but regardless of your Chinese Zodiac symbol, there many ways to celebrate in the city. The Year of the Rooster only comes around once every 12 years, and here’s how...
My New York Necessities
Being #InResidence means being around a likeminded group of people who know the style and beat of the city intimately. So in celebration of New York Fashion Week, we’re sharing the six places or obj...
Where to woo your sweetheart in NYC
New York City is one of the most romantic cities on Earth. The bright lights, the fine dining, the whirlwind of vibrant culture — ask anyone who’s ever visited, and they’ll agree New Yor...
Eat Drink and Shop Your Way Down Broadway
There’s no street in New York more famous or more beloved than Broadway. From Battery Park to the Upper West Side, and everywhere in between, you’ll find some of the city’s best dining, ...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time Between Meetings
From the moment you wake up, a typical day in New York City moves a mile a minute — especially with a calendar full of meetings. But even the busiest schedule allows you some downtime to see the bes...
Best Views in New York
When you walk the streets of New York, you hear the same advice repeated: Don’t forget to look up. But every once and a while, it’s beneficial to see the city from a new angle.
Shows to See During NYC Broadway Week
Are you a fan of Broadway? Then the coming weeks are a great time to be #InResidence at WestHouse, with the semi-annual Broadway Week promotion offering theatregoers a chance to purchase two-for-one ticke...
Vote For Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Each year, Travel + Leisure magazine celebrates the best in the business with its esteemed “World’s Best” awards, shining the spotlight on readers' favorites in categories including airl...
City Winery Shares Wines to Drink over the Holidays
December is here, which means the countdown to the holidays has officially begun! In anticipation, we chatted with Alexandre Calvi, City Winery’s beverage director, to get his 6 tips about choosing ...
NYC’s Best New Year’s Eve Parties
Come December 31st, hundreds of thousands of revelers will flock to Times Square to watch the famous Waterford crystal ball drop at the stroke of midnight. But the crowds, frigid temperatures, and long wa...
Beauty Tips for the Modern Woman
WestHouse recently launched a partnership with NOMI Beauty, allowing WestHouse residents to schedule beauty and hair appointments in the comfort of their own rooms during a visit to New York. Here, NOMI B...
Six NYC Holiday Traditions to Visit This Year
New York City is one of America's best places to celebrate the holidays, with scores of attractions and traditions held throughout the month of December. Sometimes, however, the crowds, hassle or pure tac...