Currently planning your next trip to the Big Apple? How exciting! New York City is one of the top tourist destinations in the entire world as there are so many things to see and do in this concrete jungle. Since you’ve previously vacationed in New York City, you’ve already seen some of the more popular New York City attractions – Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park. Now you’re looking to experience some of the more unusual experiences that the City that Never Sleeps has to offer.
Most Unusual Experiences
The following is a list of some of the more unusual experiences vacationers can choose to partake in when visiting New York City.
- Comedy Clubs. Instead of attending some of the more popular comedy clubs in New York City, attend an improvisational theater, i.e. Upright Citizens Brigade.
- Roosevelt Hotel. Enjoy drinking cocktails on the Roosevelt Hotel rooftop (only available during the summer months).
- Kayak Down the Hudson River.
- Mixology Class. Take a mixology class at Apotheke, where you get to create your own version of your favorite alcoholic drink.
- Visit Off the Main Path Museums. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian, a very interesting and completely free museum.
- Manhattan Forest. Instead of visiting Central Park, head uptown to visit the oldest forest in Manhattan. Specifically Inwood Hill Park, which is home to the oldest forest and salt marsh located in the city of Manhattan.
- Visit a European Monastery.
- Chinatown, off the beaten path. Instead of visiting Chinatown by going down its main street, Canal Street, head down the secret alleyways that will lead you to additional Chinese shops. Here you’ll find everything from medicinal teas to professional massages to freshly made dim sum.
- Manhattan Ski Resort. When there’s enough snow, head to Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain for some fun skiing, sledding or snowboarding adventures.
- Walk Down the High Line While it’s Raining.
- New Year’s Day. Join of thousands of people who jump into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day.
- Jazz Age Festival. From June to August, people can dress up like a flapper and enjoy one of the most spectacular jazz festivals taking place today.
- Take a Bus Ride. Plan for a day of hoping on and hoping off buses. You can either plan the day are keep it completely spontaneous.
- Find the Hidden Door to Old New York.
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