World famous chefs, out-of-this-world cuisine, and some of the best wines ever made can all be found at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, presented by Food & Wine magazine. Along with meeting celebrity chefs, tasting world-class entrees, and guzzling sumptuous wines, you'll be doing the city a favor as all the proceeds from this event benefit the Food Bank for New York City.
The kids will love exploring the interactive exhibits and attractions at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. There are over 30,000 artifacts housed in the museum, including interesting natural science items such as minerals, fossils, and preserved creatures like mammals and birds. There's much to learn at this fascinating and engaging museum.
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is located in the Bronx, NYC and is the former home of American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of Poe Park. Edgar Allan Poe is responsible for works like The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum. Fans of literature will appreciate this attraction.