Fleet Week

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We gave some ideas this morning to have an NYC staycation this Memorial Day Weekend! But what if you just want to party?! From free concerts to pool and dance parties, we give you our top picks for kicking off the Summer 2011 season! If you're headed east, check out our Hamptons Party Guide. More»

via guestofaguest.com Did you drop the ball on that Hamptons share house? Too lazy to sit in traffic on 27? Or just too cheap to spend the dough to vacation out east? Don't sweat it, we've got you covered in NYC with some awesome MDW weekend happenings! MORE>>>

Took too long to plan your Miami trip? Can't afford to skip out to the Hamptons for the weekend? Have nothing planned? There's so much going on in right here in NYC this weekend. Here's a couple of things you can check out to eliminate your boredom and take advantage of the city's sights, tastes & sounds. If you're headed east, check out our Hamptons Party Guide. More»

Ladies and gentleman, our favorite holiday has arrived. That's right, kids, yesterday marked the start of Fleet Week 2011! If you're on the prowl, there's still plenty of time to find your first mate. There are plenty of tips on how to land your very own sailor, but what should you avoid? Below are a few things you definitely shouldn't do if you want to stay afloat. More»

Most of the many New Yorkers who skip the Hamptons take pride in dismissing the East End as a perverse abstraction. It is, after all, Long Island. But at some point, even the most hardened Hamptons hater questions his superiority. Wouldn't a beach be nice? Good thing there's plenty going down in NYC to snap him out of it. More»

SNUGLY HARBORED Sailors and Marines lined the deck of the USS Iwo Jima as it passed the Statue of Liberty in New York Wednesday. The Iwo Jima and other military vessels are visiting for Fleet Week. (Photo: Peter Morgan / AP via the Wall St. Journal) [Via]  [Sucks to be a sailor during fleet week]

If the abundance of sailors in Times Square (or rather, the gaggles of giggling girls trailing behind them) weren't enough to tip you off, it's Fleet Week once again. Ten ships are docked in NYC for the week, and the organizers of Fleet Week have set up QUITE an agenda for the boys! More»

[Photos by Intrepid]. Those that stayed in town this weekend had the pleasure of seeing the New York City streets fill with Fleet Week fun. As sailors dressed in crisp white brightened the downtown blocks, the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum hosted ship tours, games, music, lectures and a Memorial Day ceremony. More»

[Photo by NY Mag] Hampton's not your thing? Look no further than below to check out what's happening this weekend in the city.  Soak up some sun, culture, and good eats without having to bother with traffic on 27. And as always, check out our Calendar to find out the latest on what's going on!

Fleet Week & The Intrepid
So maybe you're over the cute sailors in their uniforms, but the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is open for the first time since 2006 in honor of Fleet Week.
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue) More»