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New York attracts millions of visitors, but to truly experience New York, you need to go beyond the crowded tourist sites. You know those places, but here are a few hidden gems.
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Things to do in New York City
Apollo Theater: Historic landmark theater in Harlem. Visit as part of a civil rights tour or a Harlem Renaissance tour.
Banksy Museum: An immersive museum dedicated to the street artist, Banksy, perhaps the most famous artist of our time.
Bowne House: One of the oldest structures in New York, built in 1661. Built by John Bowne, an early defender of religious freedom. The house subsequently became a center for abolitionism and the Underground Railroad.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: A calming retreat in Brooklyn that features a Japanese pond garden and cherry blossoms. If it's not the right time for cherry blossoms, there are seasonal floral displays.
Federal Hall: Historic site on Wall Street where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president. The accompanying museum has exhibits on the founding of the US government.
Flatiron Building: Iconic New York skyscraper, one of the first, built in 1902. Visit as part of a New York architectural tour.
Morgan Library & Museum: The private library of J.P. Morgan features literary and music manuscripts, notably Dickens' A Christmas Carol, as well as an extensive art collection.
Neue Galerie: Art museum on 5th Avenue's Millionaire's Row featuring early 20th-century German and Austrian art, notably Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer.
Tenement Museum: You may have ancestors who settled here when they first arrived in America. The museum tells the fascinating story of the immigrant communities that lived here.
Village Vanguard: Historic New York jazz club where most of the jazz greats have played. A must for any jazz enthusiast.
Places to eat & drink in New York City
Chinatown: Many authentic Chinese restaurants. Take a food tour so you can sample some of the best.
Little Italy: Another area with too many good restaurants to list, where it's worth it to take a food tour.
Atera: Michelin-starred restaurant with seasonal tasting menus. The shrimp bisque is outstanding.
Bubby's: Lower Manhattan institution famous for its pies.
Chambers: New American restaurant in Lower Manhattan famous for mascarpone mille-feuille.
Katz's Deli: An iconic deli featured in many films.
Le Bernardin: Iconic Michelin-starred seafood restaurant.
Manhatta: Located on the 60th floor, it offers amazing views of the city
Need to know
Don't try to "see it all”—you won't. Choose a handful of experiences and make the most of them.
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