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70 Fun New York City Sites to Visit That Are Off the Beaten Path

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70 Fun New York City Sites to Visit That Are Off the Beaten Path

Introduction - New York City is one of the most famous and most visited cities in the world. If you are planning...

 
 
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Shop at Chelsea Market

Tourist Site 1 - Opened in 1997, Chelsea Market features a vast food hall and shopping mall. You can discover a range of vendors...

 
 

Check out the Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island

Tourist Site 2 - Roosevelt Island itself isn't very well-known to tourists, despite being well worth visiting. On the island, you can also find...

 
 

Experience a hot tub boat tour with Sea the City

Tourist Site 3 - Perhaps one of the most unusual things to do in NYC, this tour allows you to discover the city inside...

 
 
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Enjoy a fun day out at Luna Park on Coney Island

Tourist Site 4 - The boroughs of Manhattan and Queens are more well-known for their food, art scene, and historical sites. If you're an...

 
 

Take your bike out on the Brooklyn Bridge

Tourist Site 5 - One of the best ways to discover a new city is to explore it on your own. Nothing beats taking...

 
 

Get spooked with the ghosts of New York walking tour

Tourist Site 6 - Being part of a tour group can get boring sometimes, but that definitely won't be the case on a ghost...

 
 
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Shop for unique souvenirs at the Brooklyn Flea Market

Tourist Site 7 - Visiting flea markets is one of the best non-tourist things to do in NYC, as you can immerse yourself in...

 
 
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Visit the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx

Tourist Site 8 - If you're an avid baseball fan, the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is a must-visit. It is the home field...

 
 
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Feel the thrill at Beat The Bomb escape room

Tourist Site 9 - Beat The Bomb is not your average escape room, and it's perfect for thrill-seekers visiting the city. Located in Brooklyn...

 
 
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Explore Elizabeth Street Garden

Tourist Site 10 - Looking for something a little more idyllic than Central Park? Then the Elizabeth Street Garden is for you. This public...

 
 

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