New York City Off The Beaten Path

 
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in New York City

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Markets

Markets, New York City

 4 Reviews  all the good food, and drinks. A real market with the most, and take in the historic New York. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7am to 9pm, Sundays: 8am to 7pm Address: 75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16th... 

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Christmas window displays

Christmas window displays, New York City

 t_cims Says:  if you're going to New York this Christmas, you can always take the opportunity to visit The Saks Fifth Avenue window displays, Displays are located right... 

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The 6BC Botanical Garden

The 6BC Botanical Garden, New York City

 t_cims Says:  We call it a botanical garden because that's the traditional name for a garden where visitors come to learn about lots of plants from lots of places.6th Street... 

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New York City Christmas tips

New York City Christmas tips, New York City

 t_cims Says:  If you want to see some of the most extravagant Christmas light displays, you should make the trip to the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn., Dyker Heights... 

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Extraordinary Christmas Decorations

Extraordinary Christmas Decorations, New York City

 johnfromoz Says:  If you wish to see something quite extraordinary in Christmas decorations don't miss the Houses in the Dyker Heights area of Brooklyn. The locals put on an... 

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Alternative Photograph Views of Manhattan

Alternative Photograph Views of Manhattan, New York City

 mydreamquest Says:  If you're a tourist in New York and have a 7 day subway pass, I highly recommend that you take the Roosevelt Island Tram from Manhattan and back. With the 7 day... 

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Union Square Holiday Market

Union Square Holiday Market, New York City

 t_cims Says:  There are a lot of buying and eating huge gingerbread cookies, gourmet waffles, chocolate, and there is much to buy as well, ranging from handbags, jewelry... 

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The High Line

The High Line, New York City

 t_cims Says:  a wonderful lush and endless fun to watch, a long street with a lot of different things and a plate that is not perhaps the usual tourist information about New... 

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Herald Square

Herald Square, New York City

 leics Says:  My hotel was 30 seconds from Herald Square so it was really the first bit of Manhattan I explored.It's tiny, but a bit of green peace in the middle of mega-busy... 

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The Fred F French building

The Fred F French building, New York City

 leics Says:  It's worth keeping an eye open for this building if you are in the Midtown 5th avenue area. The building dates from 1927 and has 38 stories (pretty impressive... 

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You too can stand where the Queen stood!

You too can stand where the Queen stood!, New York City

 leics Says:  Trinity Church on Wall street marks the spot...I particularly like the 'Prince Philip stood nearby' comment! :-)Seriously, this church is well worth seeking... 

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Madison Square Park..go for the burgers

Madison Square Park..go for the burgers, New York City

 leics Says:  Actually, Madison Square Park is a pleasant little spot anyway. Set on the edge of the Flatiron district (and with some pretty good views of said building), it... 

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St Francis of Assisi church

St Francis of Assisi church, New York City

 leics Says:  I wandered into this church, drawn by the rather odd entry doors from 31st St (they looked like...well..fire exit doors) and by the waft of air conditioned cool... 

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Bryant Park public toilets..the best in the world?

Bryant Park public toilets..the best in the world?, New York City

 leics Says:  Bryant Park is a rather lovely open space (lots of trees, flowerbeds, lovely green lawn) behind the NY Public Library.As well as having tables and seating (and... 

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Irish Hunger Memorial

Irish Hunger Memorial, New York City

 leics Says:  I think this counts as 'off-the-beaten-path'. Certainly no-one else was around when I visited.The memorial is a wonderful concept, imo. Instead of just a statue... 

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Morgan Library and Museum

Morgan Library and Museum, New York City

 roamer61 Says:  The Morgan Library and Museum was the home and library of John Pierpont Morgan. The museum, recently renovated and expanded showcases his vast collection of... 

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Fantastic Manhattan Skyline Views

Fantastic Manhattan Skyline Views, New York City

 TexasDave Says:  Gantry Plaza State Park is an area of 12 acres on the waterfront in Queens that offers great views of most of the Manhattan skyline. Gantries are a type of lift... 

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Tribute to an 16th Century Author

Tribute to an 16th Century Author, New York City

 von.otter Says:  “A private sin is not so prejudicial in this world, as a public indecency.”— Miguel De Cervantes (1547-1616)This bronze of Miguel Cervantes, Spanish writer,... 

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Best Artistic Hidden Gem

Best Artistic Hidden Gem, New York City

 krismsong Says:  The Hispanic Society of America has an amazing collection of fine art (from Sorolla, El Greco, and Goya), antiquities (like Gothic architectural fragments,... 

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Recall Why the Irish Came Here

Recall Why the Irish Came Here, New York City

 PR-7 Says:  In 1845 the population of Ireland was about eight million, and the population of the world was just about a billion. Today, the world population is about seven... 

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forlorn PCC trolley cars in SW Brooklyn

forlorn PCC trolley cars in SW Brooklyn, New York City

 VZ-Pam Says:  This place is wonderful & off the Beaten Path in Red Hook Brooklyn (South west Brooklyn)ALthough Red Hook is rated one of the worst USA neighborhood in the... 

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The oldest surving bridge of NYC

The oldest surving bridge of NYC, New York City

 VZ-Pam Says:  No, it is not what you expected. The answer is The High Bridge in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.High Bridge was built in the nineteenth century... 

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Ground Force garden

Ground Force garden, New York City

 toonsarah Says:  Viewers of the BBC TV programme “Ground Force” may remember that in the wake of the 9/11 attacks the team went to New York to help create a garden for local... 

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A walk in the West Village

A walk in the West Village, New York City

 postcardsfromnewyork Says:  Hitting the pavement is the very best way to truly make New York your own. There are lots of green spots between and in the shadows of our dazzling high... 

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Bargain Shopping at Woodbury Commons

Bargain Shopping at Woodbury Commons, New York City

 falexis Says:  Woodbury Commons is located an hour away from New York City, in Central Valley, NY, and offers a village of premium shopping outlets like Adidas, Saks, Chanel,... 

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Casablanca Hotel

 1 Review and 1898 Opinions  This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside... 

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Andaz Wall Street

 1 Review and 592 Opinions  The brand new Andaz by Hyatt is a marvel of modern design done right. The staff and facility are... 

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Library Hotel

 3 Reviews and 1271 Opinions  The Library is a good little hotel but the frustration is it could be a great hotel. Great concept... 

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