New York (NY)

Discover Secret New York: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.

Cities & Towns

New York City

31 Places

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Lexington Candy Shop

A visit to Lexington Candy Shop, New York's oldest family-run luncheonette, is like a step back in time to an era of cl…

9 Dec 2022 5 min read

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Red Cube Sculpture

Opposite the Financial District's Zuccotti Park at 140 Broadway is a huge and mysterious red cube. The story of its cre…

2 Dec 2022 5 min read

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Skyscraper Museum

The Skyscraper Museum celebrates New York’s rich architectural heritage, delving into what, and who, inspired its impre…

25 Oct 2022 5 min read

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Seaglass Carousel

A magical, aquarian-themed carousel like no other!

7 Oct 2022 5 min read

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Castle Clinton National Monument

A fortification against the British turned prestigous music venue turned aquarium turned immigrant processing centre tu…

4 Oct 2022 5 min read

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Ditmas Park

Now a place of grand early 20th century houses, Ditmas Park has a long and complicated history that stretches back to t…

30 Sep 2022 5 min read

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WNYC Transmitter Park

Like modern ruins, the remains of a former hub of one of the world's oldest radio stations add intrigue and personality…

6 Sep 2022 5 min read

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Widow Jane Mine

A cavernous NY industrial relic turned music and performance hub, Widow Jane Mine is a place where you can catch a conc…

16 Aug 2022 5 min read

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Streecha

A bedrock of Manhattan's Ukranian community, Streecha is the perfect place to enjoy traditional Ukranian food in a warm…

15 Jul 2022 5 min read