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Top 5 things to do for free in New York

With its historical monuments, exclusive shops and frequent new gallery openings, New Yorkis a dream destination for culture-seeking tourists.

It can also be an expensive place to visit, but thankfully New York boasts a wide range of free landmarks and attractions that allow you to enjoy the Big Apple without breaking the bank.

Here are the top five things you can do in New York for free:

1. Stroll around Central Park

When you think of New York, images of the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building probably spring into your mind. While it's true that no visit to New York is complete without a trip to those landmarks, you equally wouldn't want to go home without visiting Central Park. Central Park was the first public park ever built in America, and features 800 acres of gardens, green spaces and water features. Like any major city, the streets of New York can become somewhat frenzied at peak times, and Central Park is the ideal place to escape from the crowds and enjoy a relaxing moment.

2. Visit the New York Public Library

While a trip to a library may not strike you as the most thrilling way to pass the time, New York Public Library is a piece of architectural beauty. The cathedral-like building was constructed in 1911, and is fronted by two imposing stone lions that encapsulate the artistic and architectural style of the era. As well as the impressive architecture, the library also offers a range of temporary exhibits on several different subjects.

3. Go for a cruise on the Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island Ferry is a commuter link that takes passengers from Battery Park to Staten Island. While the ferry itself is certainly nothing to write home about, it offers tourists spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island and New York Harbour. And, best of all, the ferry is free.

4. Look around a museum or art gallery

New York has a vibrant cultural and artistic scene, and a stay in the Big Apple is not complete without a trip to one of the cities many galleries and museums. Some of the best museums in the city offer free entry (usually in the evenings), including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon Guggenheim and the Museum of American Folk Art. Many other museums and smaller galleries are free all the time, so art-lovers are really spoilt for choice.

5. See the Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building was built between 1928 and 1930, and remains one of the world's most iconic structures. While there is no longer an observation deck, you can still go inside the breathtaking lobby and take a ride on the building's impressive art deco elevator up to the famous 66th floor.

About the Author

Arman Kohlar is freelance article specialist who writes articles on Art Events and Art Workshops. For more information on Art fairs and Art Gallery Exhibitions please visit www.artcalendr.com

Budget Ideas In Seattle

Seattle Washington is a great place to visit for many reasons. Whether you are a nature lover or more into the things that define a civilization such as shopping malls, museums, and one Starbucks, Seattle is one of the great vacation destinations and has a little bit of everything to offer its visitors. In fact, visitors could quite easily find that they have done and spent all that they should have rather early in their travel time if they aren't careful.

Below you will find a few great things to do on your trip that won't require robbing the children's college fund in order to pay for. I'm all for paying good money for good fun, but if I can find good fun for free, that means there's more money left for things that would have otherwise been off limits because of prohibitive costs. So go ahead and plan the dinner train, you can make up the cost by eating breakfast from a box two mornings in a row or spending an afternoon in one of Seattle's many great parks.

If you'd rather find indoor activities that are free, here are a few suggestions:

1) Frye Art Museum. Not only is the art top of the line, but the architecture is glorious as well. Through January of 2007, the Frye Art Museum is host to a very unique sound sculpture called Trimpin: Klompen this exhibit is comprised of 120 wooden Dutch shoes that literally dance before your very eyes. This exhibit is only one of many great exhibits that are sure to delight everyone in your group. This museum focuses on contemporary art from the 19th century to the present.
2) Museum and Arts Center. This particular museum is located about 50 miles outside of Seattle but might be worth the drive, especially if you enjoy taking in the scenery of the area. The fact that the museum is free is sometimes enough to make it worth the drive. Among the many exhibits that you or your children may find interesting is an exhibit of mammoth and mastodon in addition to a video on the mastodon excavation.  In addition to this exhibit there are other exhibits that feature local artists and pioneer and historical displays.
3) Bellevue Arts Museum. This museum is only free on the first Friday night of every month. In addition to free admission and great art, there are live music and lectures from 5:30-9:00 pm. I feel this bears mentioning here because there are times to visit when this is free and I feel that this is a culturally significant activity that the entire family can enjoy.
4) Seattle Asian Art Museum. This museum is free on the first Thursday and the first Saturday of each month. Currently there is an exhibit of exquisite Buddhist art that represent the influences of Indian, Chinese, Tibetan, Korean, and Japanese artistic interpretations.
5) Wing Luke Asian Museum. This museum also offers free admission on the first Thursday of every month. Here you will find art and exhibits that are devoted to the Asian Pacific American culture. There is also a multimedia station that allows visitors to hear interviews with Japanese American citizens who were forced into internment camps during WWII. I think this is a museum that should be on everyone's to do list whether you can make it on one of the free days or not. There is a lot to be learned here and I hope that you will be up for the lessons.

While these museums are for the most part smaller museums, they still represent a significant contribution not only of art, but history to the world of art and artists. Even if the cultural offerings of the many museums aren't that appealing to you on a personal level, the benefits to your children might be surprising-especially when you consider the fact that you didn't have to pay a dime for admission.

We hope we have been some help in making Seattle your vacation destination

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10 best eco-friendly hostels in the world (weblogsinc)

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While you can usually expect an inexpensive stay at a hostel, not all of these
accommodations are alike when it comes to being sustainable and green. For
your next trip, why not stay somewhere that will not only give you a social
experience on a budget, but will also be good for the planet? Check out this
list of the 10 best eco-friendly hostels around the world.

Portland Hawthorne Hostel

_Portland, Oregon_

The Portland Hawthorne Hostel offers a clean, safe accommodation in the
Hawthorne District of Portland, Oregon. The hostel has free breakfast, cheap
bike rentals, and is a short walk from Mount Tabor and Luarelhurst parks. Not
only that, but this hostel does its part in being eco-friendly. One of their
biggest draws is their ecoroof, a "green living roof of vegetation and soil".
The project is low-maintenance and self-sustaining and is being encouraged by
the city due to its ability to soak up stormwater ...

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