I’ve been residing in New York Metropolis for over 13 years. Regardless that I solo traveled to 17 nations to this point, New York Metropolis stays my favourite place on the earth. Its vitality is unparalleled. Plus, you’ll be able to by no means get bored on this metropolis. There’s at all times a lot occurring and so many new locations to discover. In a approach, it feels such as you’re always residing in a brand new metropolis since there’s a lot to maintain up with.
New York Metropolis has some iconic vacationer sights like Central Park, the Empire State Constructing, and Instances Sq.. They’re all value a go to if it’s your first time visiting town that by no means sleeps. However if you happen to’ve been right here just a few instances you most likely wish to see the hidden gems so you may get a style of residing like a neighborhood.
I did all of the onerous work of discovering the key spots within the metropolis over these final 13 years. And I wish to introduce you to the 5 hidden gems in New York Metropolis that even most locals don’t learn about.
1. Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Pier 57 Rooftop Park opened solely in 2022. It’s nonetheless not that busy, possibly as a result of it’s not positioned at road degree, so except you recognize about it, you received’t see it.
The park is among the largest in NYC and it has 360 views. Because the identify suggests it’s positioned at Pier 57, which could be very near Chelsea Market and the Highline.
Little Island is correct throughout the road, so that you’ll have a wonderful view of it from Pier 57 Rooftop Park. You too can see the Downtown Manhattan space, together with the brand new World Commerce Middle constructing.
There are many benches the place you’ll be able to sit down with a snack from Pier 57 Market (my private favourite is ice cream from Malai) and watch the view whereas catching up with a pal.
There are additionally a number of lawns the place you’ll be able to have a picnic or simply lie within the solar. And it even has bleachers that can be utilized for film screenings through the summer season.
The park is open from 7 am to 10 pm every single day and it’s value a spot in your itinerary.
2. A chunk of the Berlin Wall in Manhattan
What if I instructed you that you simply don’t need to journey to Berlin to see a bit of the Berlin Wall? It’s true! There’s a small piece of it on show in Manhattan.
You don’t even need to go to a museum to see it. It’s positioned in Kowsky Plaza in Battery Park Metropolis and it’s free to the general public. It’s a really brief stroll from the 9/11 Memorial. The precise location is 393 South Finish Ave, New York, NY 10280.
The piece was gifted to the Battery Park Metropolis Authority by the German Consulate in 2004 as a thank-you for his or her dedication to utilizing road artwork as a method of schooling. It options one in all Thierry Noir’s well-known heads towards a inexperienced background. It’s wonderful to have such an essential piece of historical past in New York Metropolis.
3. Rainforest contained in the Ford Basis constructing
Whenever you consider New York, one of many first issues that most likely involves thoughts is skyscrapers. That’s as a result of there are over 7,000 of them in NYC. One of many final issues that involves thoughts is a rainforest.
So, what did the designers of the Ford Basis constructing assume? We will’t have a rainforest within the metropolis, so we’ll put it in a skyscraper as an alternative. A jungle in the midst of the concrete jungle, the Ford Basis Backyard is residence to about 40 completely different species of crops. It additionally has a small, sq., reflecting pool.
The Ford Basis constructing has an artwork gallery subsequent to the backyard. Visiting each the backyard and the artwork gallery is free.
The precise deal with is 320 East forty third Avenue. The backyard is open to the general public from 11 am to six pm Monday-Friday and Saturday from 11 am to six pm solely when the gallery has an exhibition on view.
4. Roosevelt Island tramway
Roosevelt Island is a small island between Manhattan and Queens named after the thirty second president of america, Franklin Roosevelt. All through its historical past, the island was primarily used for hospitals, and it at the moment homes the ruins of a smallpox hospital from 1856.
I like to recommend you go to it within the spring as a result of it has a whole lot of cherry blossom bushes and it’s attractive. When you’re there, get a drink on the Panorama Room, a rooftop bar with 360-degree views of New York Metropolis.
This little Island is a superb spot to go to, however the way you get there’s equally as cool: the Roosevelt Island Tramway. It’s the oldest city tramway in america that’s nonetheless working in the present day. You’ll be able to take it from the Higher East Facet and in a couple of minutes, you’ll be on the island.
The view is wonderful, particularly on the best way again when you’ll be able to see the Manhattan skyline in entrance of you. A ticket prices $2.90 a method, the identical as taking the subway or bus within the metropolis.
5. Greenacre Park
Greenacre Park is a small, city park positioned in midtown Manhattan, near Rockefeller Middle and the Museum of Trendy Artwork. The precise deal with is 217 E 51st St, New York, NY 10022.
The park was opened in 1971. It has a waterfall manufactured from granite blocks, colourful flowers, and bushes. There are chairs all through all the park the place you’ll be able to sit down and take within the serene environment. This little park is such a tranquil spot in the midst of the busiest a part of city. I extremely suggest it if you’ll want to recharge your batteries for a bit.
The park is open from 8 am to six pm every single day.
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