February 13, 2019 by Damian O’Keeffe
Valentine’s Day is the international day for romance. For some, it’s a Hallmark holiday that sadly is seen as an obligation. Fortunately, for others, it’s an opportunity to show appreciation for the person they love.
Here at Hornblower New York, we did a little research and discovered that NYC is the second most romantic city in America on Valentine’s Day. The greatest city in the world should be #1. Hornblower’s here …
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November 13, 2018 by Alexis De Jesus
Thanksgiving in New York City is an amazing experience. There are so many traditions that NYC has made and continued for over 50 years, not least of all the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Do you want to know a few fun facts about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? For one, this parade tradition actually started on Christmas of 1924. Macy’s employees dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls, marching between Harlem …
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October 12, 2018 by Alexis De Jesus
Robert Louis Fosse
Robert Louis Fosse, also known as Bob Fosse, was the mastermind behind Chicago the Musical. As the son of a vaudevillian, it was not shocking how artistic and talented Bob became. He was a singer, a dancer, a director, all leading to Broadway’s 2nd longest running musical: CHICAGO!
The History of Chicago
Fosse had a vision in mind for bringing the 1926 film to become a musical play. Chicago is …
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September 13, 2018 by Alexis De Jesus
The great Billie Holliday once sang “Autumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting? Autumn in New York, it spells the thrill of first-nighting.”
Autumn in New York City is euphoric. The weather grows cooler, everything feels cozier, and it’s much more pleasant than the scorching city summers (although summer in NYC is just as fun, especially on the water). Whether you visit Central Park and witness the …
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September 4, 2018 by Alexis De Jesus
For the entire month of September, Hornblower NY is giving away complimentary general admission tickets to First Responders for our See NYC Sightseeing Cruise and the Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise!
This year marks 17 years of 9/11. Hornblower NY is making it an obligation to give a special thanks to the brave men and women that put their lives on the line every day. First responders are the heart …
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