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59 Best Places to See in New York City That are Less Crowded

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59 Best Places to See in New York City That are Less Crowded

Introduction - Heading to the city but want to avoid the most crowded spots? Check out these 59 places to see in...

 
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Ride the Staten Island Ferry

Place To See 1 - One of the best ways to see the Manhattan skyline is by riding on the Staten Island Ferry. You can...

 
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Travel to 1850s Ireland at McSorley's, Manhattan's oldest pub

Place To See 2 - Keeping with the same theme as Katz's, McSorley's Old Ale House is a pub that was opened sometime in the...

 

Explore the East Village

Place To See 3 - The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood known for its bars, pubs, and clubs. You can also find many independent...

 
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Travel back through time at the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport

Place To See 4 - Airports aren't usually a go-to attraction for tourists, but the TWA Flight Center is not your average terminal. The Trans...

 
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Go to the other Little Italy in the Bronx

Place To See 5 - Mulberry Street in Manhattan is not the only neighborhood known for its Italian heritage. There is also a Little Italy...

 
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Enjoy a fun day out at Luna Park on Coney Island

Place To See 6 - The boroughs of Manhattan and Queens are more well-known for their food, art scene, and historical sites. If you're an...

 
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Wander around the New York Botanical Garden

Place To See 7 - Located in the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden is a beautiful attraction that many tourists don't know about. Opened...

 
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Go on a Brooklyn and Bushwick Collective street art tour

Place To See 8 - Brooklyn is a trendy part of NYC that has some great street art murals to discover. On a Brooklyn street...

 
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Hang out at Battery Park City

Place To See 9 - Another of the fun non-touristy things to do in NYC is spending some time at Battery Park City. The park...

 

Unwind under cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Place To See 10 - Considering how dense New York City is, it's always a treat every time you come across an outdoor space or...

 

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