5 Hidden Gems Of New York
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Now, dear ladies, gentlemen & Traffelers, we present the five not so well-known places in New York that deserve a lot more attention (or not too much as then they wouldn’t be so special anymore, right?)…
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Mmuseumm
A really small museum calls a freight elevator its home as the exhibition showcases everything “dismissed, overlooked, or ignored” in the world. There’s a lot of original, quirky objects such as a shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush in Iraq, or a collection of New Delhi mosquitoes that were killed during their bloodsucking activity.
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Dream House
Located in TriBeCa, this is a unique art project that meshes together constantly beating sound waves with neon lights, resulting in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that can’t be found anywhere else. The place was opened after a married artist duo decided to put everything into Dream House they had learned after being 40 years in the business.
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Please Don’t Tell
Being a classic speakeasy, you don’t just see the sign and walk into the bar. First, you must enter the phone booth, and wait until you are actually allowed through … the wall! If you have ever wanted to feel like a secret agent, then this is your lucky chance!
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Tannen’s Magic Store
The oldest magic shop in New York! This place has been continuously operating since 1925, featuring an array of magic canes, grab-the-rabbit hats, and even invisibility paint. Definitely a fun place to look around for a quarter of an hour.
By Beyond My Ken – Own work, GFDL
The High Line
This used to be an absolutely awful elevated railway full of drug addicts, pigeons, and … squirrels! Today, The High Line is one of the coolest public parks in New York City, but sadly many tourists miss out as they only visit the Central Park. Do yourself a favour, and visit this awesome green construction too.