For most, DUMBO sounds like a loveable, big-eared elephant. But for New Yorkers, it sounds like one of the most interesting and culturally rich neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass, otherwise known as DUMBO, has been an important part of the Brooklyn arts scene since the 1970s. Chock full of art studios, galleries, gourmet restaurants and even a chocolate factory, this ‘hood makes for a great place to visit for NYC travelers who think they’ve seen it all.

But the culture and cuisine aren’t even the best parts of a DUMBO trip - the low costs take the cake. Book through Orbitz and get the guaranteed lowest rate for hotels near DUMBO, Brooklyn. Plus, take an additional 10% off your stay with Orbitz coupons!

• Best Western Brooklyn Bay - Stylish design, high-speed internet & satellite TV
• Comfort Inn Brooklyn - Low rates & perks like free deluxe breakfast
• Days Inn Brooklyn - Concierge services available, in-room refrigerators & more amenities
• Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn - Recent remodeling means big rooms & luxurious furniture

Bring your appetite for delicious food and your taste for the arts - DUMBO is no slouch when it comes to the finer things in life.

• Art - Hop from gallery to gallery & theater to theater
• Music - Check out Bargemusic & enjoy classical music on the water
• Cuisine - Lunch at cafes & dine at highly-rated restaurants
• Sweets - Visit the famous Jacques Torres chocolate factory or the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

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Fall Foliage Cruise with the New York Water Taxi (November 8 & 9)

Get out of the city for a few hours and take a relaxing cruise through the Hudson Valley. Enjoy hot cider, some sensational colors and a side of the New York area most tourists miss.

When the calm, blue waters of the Hudson come together in the same frame as the fiery hues of autumn leaves, you have the recipe for some spectacular pictures. Let Shutterfly print your photos and ensure they look as beautiful on paper as they did in real life. Get free standard shipping and 50 free prints on your first order with Shutterfly coupons!

For years, those in the know flock to Karmaloop for gear that’s as fly as the most boisterous of personalities. The clothing e-racks are full of loud colors, controversial slogan tees, and graffiti prints that would make shy violets pull an ostrich.

For all you free spirits out there who also have a good sense of humor, come walk in the light with me as we celebrate with the following free Karmaloop coupons good until November 30. With deals this dope, your money sack is safe and sound:

• 15% off Any Item
• Free Shipping on Orders Over $25
• Free Shipping & 10% off Orders Over $75
• Free Shipping & Free $10 Gift Certificate on Orders Over $50

And how timely. They’ve got tons of awesome election gear! Check it. I gotta support my man, Barack Obama, because he’s a change that we can believe in:

• Men’s Obama Is McFly Tee - Go ‘Barack’ to the future in this cool top
• Men’s Obama Fresh Tee - According to the back, fresh stands for ‘Finally Reaching Every Soul Honestly’
• Women’s Ba-Rocksmith T-Shirt - Multiple mugs of the suave man in an Andy Warhole print
• Men’s Vote Hope Obama Tee - Read his lips & then read his knuckles that say ‘Vote Hope’
• Men’s O Face Tee - Depicts a caricature of Obama leaping over McCain for a slam dunk a la Vince Carter

I’m spreading the wealth around with the money-saving coupons, so take advantage of it now, and vote to cut prices at Karmaloop, too!

November 4th - It was on this day in history in 1914 that the first Vogue model show was held in NYC. It was called Fashion Fete and features the season’s new looks and styles. This is when runway modeling became extremely popular. Today, as runway models strut their stuff, people enjoying the show are frantically writing down the clothing they’d like to see sold in their stores. Stores like Saks Fifth Ave! If you’re in love with designer clothing and high fashion, then check out YOOX for the biggest names like D&G, Versace, Armani, Prada and much more! Discover endless low-prices on the hottest clothing line and enjoy free shipping when you redeem exclusive YOOX coupons!

1940 - Eggs & Cakes Rationed in Netherlands - This couldn’t have been easy. Sacrificing the yummy sweetness of baked goods. I don’t know what I would do. I have a 3pm craving for something sweet daily. My freezer always has a delicious dessert just in case. Davids Cookies is the best place to shop for desserts. They even have frozen cookies that you can throw in the oven for a yummy snack or just to be prepared in case company comes over. Use our free Davids Cookies coupons for 15% off delicious dessert & cookie orders over $29, plus free shipping!

Famous Birthday

Ralph Macchio, 46 - Ever watch Karate Kid? He was Daniel! This was my favorite movie as a child. His growth through the movie of becoming wiser every day and his sweet redemption at the end make this famous flick the feel-good movie that it is. To save on this movie and add it to your collection shop at Sony Style. Use free Sony Style coupons to save on discounted DVDs today!

Use Your Common Sense Day - The term common sense is two-fold. To have common sense, one must conform to the norms, beliefs or ideas that a certain group of people maintain. In turn, because of this large consensus, these ideas are normalized and become like gut reactions to people. As complex as it may sound, common sense is quite simple to understand and it is part of a process we have with ourselves when making a decision. Like if you knew if you were planning on spending the day at the beach, it’d be common sense to bring a hat and sunscreen. Or if you were going on a hike you wouldn’t wear flip flops or sandals. Well, unfortunately, this is one situation where my common sense went out the window because I did wear flip flops on a hike once and my feet paid for it! So today on Use Your Common Sense Day, use common sense in everything you do and you won’t have to worry about making the wrong move. So if you want to know how not to pay full price, it would only be common sense to check out Brookstone. Save $15 on discount electronics, decor and entertainment specialty gifts and items on orders of $100 or more when you use Brookstone coupons.

King Tut Day - I’m sure you remember studying and learning about Egypt’s youngest king, Tutankhamun, in Egyptian history studies. If you don’t or forgot (because face it, your memory isn’t quite as sharp as it used to be), I’ll give you a bit of a refresher. King Tut became king of Egypt at the young age of 9, and his rule lasted till he was 19 when he died. Although the world is unsure of how he died, King Tut became a legend, and on November 4th, 1922, his tomb was found intact. Now if you’re still lost, go take a look at the popular icon for Egypt and everything will come back to you. Yes, that black and gold Egyptian head you see in virtually all Egyptian studies is really the mask of Tutankhamun’s mummy. Cool, huh? Well, if you’re anything like me and love Egyptian history or history in general, then today is your day to celebrate learning more about it! For a more hands-on (and cooler) approach, why not check out Viator and visit ancient cities and historical places that you enjoy reading about? Save 7% on discount Egypt tours, excursions and other sightseeing places around the world when you use Viator coupons.