The melting point of cultures all around the world, New York will leave you asking for more. From the variety of cafes, art galleries, museums and breathlessly beautiful parks. There is just no end to the diversity the city boasts of. If you are bored with the mundane “Visit Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rockefeller Centre” articles. While those hold the absolute beauty of New York among tourists, many fail to remember there is much more right under their noses. Here are the most unforgettable places to visit in New York.
Let’s Explore These Underrated Beauties Of New York
Lombardi’s Pizzeria
Lombardi’s Pizzeria is phenomenal and it should definitely be on your go-to places to visit in New York. It’s the oldest pizzeria in NYC, and it was once frequently visited by celebrities like Frank Sinatra, who would order two ‘pies’ or simply pizzas at a time. The walls of the pizzeria are lined with pictures of all the famous celebrities right from the opening of the pizzeria to recent times who have visited and fallen in love with the Italian delicacy. The pizza here has been nicknamed “the real thing” because of its authentic Italian style rounded off with its thin crust and original ‘Napoletana’ sauce. That tastes, unlike any other pizza you’ve had before. If you want to visit Lombardi’s Pizzeria, it’s located right in Little Italy, near Chinatown and Soho.
Conservatory Garden
If you are already aware of the massive Central Park, many overlook the Conservatory Garden. It derives its name from a glass conservatory that once stood in the place of the garden. Located on the east side of Central Park, it was built by one of the most influential families in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century – the Vanderbilts. It is one of the formal beauties of Central Park and one of the breathlessly beautiful places to visit in New York. It’s open year-round and should make it to your list of must-see places in New York. Conservatory Garden is popular with both tourists and locals and is free to enter. You can rent chairs, tables, or umbrellas at an additional cost if you’d like to enjoy lunch there.
Harlem
It’s a neighbourhood in the northern section of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is known for its vibrant American African community which has dominated the neighbourhood for generations ever since the times of the civil rights movement. Also primely known as the birthplace of jazz, it houses several jazz clubs which provide authentic Harlem ‘SOUL FOOD’ primarily consisting of fried chicken, collared greens and buttered cornbread. Slyvia’s Restaurant is considered a monument of the Black culture in New York. As residential as it could get, it provides housing at very affordable rates for students and tourists alike.
The Met Cloisters
The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York City. It is located in Fort Tryon Park in North Harlem. Constructed in a mixture of Spanish, French and Italian styles. The Cloisters are a homage to medieval European architecture and art. If you are a keen follower of this period of history, we would suggest you to add it your itinerary of must-see places in New York.
The museum houses an extensive collection of medieval art as well as departmentalized collections: European Sculpture; Medieval France; Spain & Portugal; Northern Europe; Byzantine; Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica & South America; Africa & Oceania
You can easily reach The Cloisters by taking a subway or bus to 190th Street (Columbia University) and then walking up Fort Washington Avenue until you get there. If you’re driving, parking is available on nearby streets (free on Sundays).
Tenement Museum
The Tenement Museum is located on Orchard Street in the East Village, not too far from Little Italy. It’s a popular stop for tourists and locals alike, who come to explore the history of tenements and learn about what life was like for immigrants, migrants and refugees living in New York during the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits include recreations of old apartments found throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn during this time period as well as artefacts from people who actually lived there!
The museum gives you an opportunity to experience what it was like to live in a tenement building when they were first built. People at Tenement Museum specially humanise the whole tour for you by giving deep insight into the families that lived there and the hardships they had to face. It is truly a poignant experience driven by high emotions as you can truly picture the words reaching your ears.
Conclusion
There you have it, our list of the best places to visit in New York City! We hope that this article will help you tour New York from a holistic perspective and not just visit the common attractions. Until then…we wish you an amazing trip to the New York!
FAQs
Q1. Which are the best months to visit New York?
Ans: In addition to November and December, April to June is the ideal season to visit New York. Spring lasts from April through June; the climate is pleasant and there are fewer visitors than normal. Thanksgiving is followed by Christmas and New Year’s in November and December, when New York is at its most festive.
Q2. How many days do you need to visit New York?
Ans: If this is your first trip to New York City, 5 days is actually the ideal length. Three days in New York City are possible, but it won’t be enough and you’ll need to return. You can still see Manhattan if you only have one day in New York City. The rest of the sights can been seen without rushing too much easily within the span of 3 – 4 days.The last day can be reserved for foot tours at the phenomenal parks.
Q3. What is the best way to get around New York?
Ans: Given the constant congestion in New York City, walking is the most practical means of transportation. However, the subway system, which connects Manhattan to the other boroughs of New York, is also a practical choice. The city buses are quite convenient to reach places which are otherwise not easy to reach by subway. Cycling across the city is healthy for the environment and your health, and it’s frequently quicker and less expensive than using a motor vehicle.
Q4. Which is the safest part of New York City to visit?
Ans: Manhattan’s Chelsea, Flatiron, and Gramercy are the safest parts of the city. These Manhattan districts between Midtown and Downtown are the best places to visit in New York and are also very well renowned for being uncomplicated to traverse, safe for all travellers, including women, families, and solo travellers because they are very inviting to tourists.
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