![]() There’s a Scrabble Street sign in Queens. Test Pillars for the stones in Grand Central Terminal are hidden in Van Cortlandt Park (as are vaults that hid NYC’s records in the war) 10. The “ Oyster Pasty” is hidden in plain sigh. This hidden gem right in Lower Manhattan continues to surprise even the most jaded New Yorkers. Hidden in plain sight next to the Battery, this tiny cannon is the oldest European artifact in NYC. There’s an art gallery inside Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. Step inside this time capsule of New York City.Īfter you enjoy the vibrance of Rockefeller Center and Times Square, head out to one of the NYC hidden gems.7. Marvel at displays of New York City artifacts like subway rat bones, fragments of landmark buildings, and paint chips from the L train platform. The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The City Reliquary 10 NYC Hidden Gems: The City Reliquary (image via Scott Edmunds, flickr ) Admire the views of Manhattan’s West Side, stop and appreciate the graffiti artwork or sit down on a bench and people watch. Stroll along this public park, built on an old freight rail line. The High Line is a popular NYC attraction but you probably won’t find line ups or big crowds, making it a fun, laid-back thing to do on a New York vacation. Talk about a secret location! Stroll Along The High Line 10 NYC Hidden Gems: High Line (image via brownpau, flickr ) At this unique point, two people can hear each other’s whispers. Journey to Grand Central Terminal, and head to the ‘whisper archway’, in front of Oyster Bar and Restaurant. Eavesdrop at the Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal 10 NYC Hidden Gems: The Whispering Gallery (image via I like, flickr ) Visit the Mmuseumm 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Museum (image via shuets udono, flickr )Įver wanted to visit a museum so tiny it fits in a freight elevator? Find this *very* hidden gem in an unassuming alleyway and admire the collection of artifacts described as “overlooked, dismissed, or ignored”. Wander the Freedom Tunnel and check out the graffiti in this NYC hidden gem. Nowadays, the tunnel is an active train track used by Amtrak. Walk through this once abandoned train tunnel that housed a homeless shanty town. Explore the Freedom Tunnel 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Freedom Tunnel (image via Stuart McAlpine, flickr ) If you’re permitted, the phone booth wall opens to let you into a small bar. ![]() To enter, you need to first look for an old-fashioned phone booth and call for approval. This NYC speakeasy in the East Village is hidden behind in a hot dog spot. ![]() ![]() Drink up at Please Don’t Tell (PDT) 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Please Don’t Tell (image via Lara Farhadi, flickr ) History buffs will appreciate the moss-covered ruins of at this NYC hidden gem. The gothic architecture of this 19th-century smallpox hospital gives the location a spooky atmosphere. This abandoned NYC building has been designated an official New York City Landmark. See the Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital Ruins (image via Jessica Sheridan, flickr ) Walk through the venues and witness the show unfold all around you, you may even be pulled into the show yourself! Pig Out with an NYC Pizza Tour 10 NYC Hidden Gems: NYC Pizza Tour (image via Britt Reints, flickr )įor those who consider pizza to be its own food group, Scott’s Pizza Tours in NYC is the hidden gem for you! Enjoy a guided walking tour to some of New York’s finest and most famed pizza joints and of course, sample some delicious slices of pie along the way. Book a ticket to Sleep No More, a play based off of Shakespeare’s MacBeth or Then She Fell, a performance that touches on Alice in Wonderland and Lewis Carroll’s life. These immersive theater shows have gained in popularity but deserve to be on this list for being truly magical experiences. Catch an Off-Broadway Show: Sleep No More and Then She Fell 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Sleep No More (image via Edgardo Aviles-Lopez, flickr ) Closed in 1945, tour this historic station, and see the vintage architecture and tile arch system. Step back in time and visit the Old City Hall Subway Stop, one of the first stations of the New York City Subway system. 9.2 Related Posts Visit the Old City Hall Subway Stop 10 NYC Hidden Gems: Old City Hall Subway Stop (image via Instagram )
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