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New York, New York

Governors Island

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.
New York, New York

Radio City Music Hall's Secret Apartment

Built as a gift to the hottest tastemaker of the time, these hidden quarters remain an Art Deco showpiece.
New York, New York

Cafe at the Swedish Church of New York

Finally, you don't have to be a pious Swedish seaman to relax like one.
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Catacombs of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral

Historical figures from New York City's Catholic community reside in Midtown.
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The Grolier Club

The oldest bibliophilia club in America, with exhibitions on historic books and graphic arts.
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Riot Grrrl Collection at NYU

A collection of fanzines, recordings, and documents detailing the rise and influence of the feminist punk movement.
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New York Society Library

New York's oldest and possibly grandest keeper of books.
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Frick Bowling Alley

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.
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Hamilton Grange

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.
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Pomander Walk

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.
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Burger Joint

Slyly buy a shake in the Parker Meridien lobby.
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Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
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Daredevil Tattoo Museum

This iconic tattoo shop has its own onsite museum with artifacts from the early history of modern body art.
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The Morris-Jumel Mansion

The oldest house in Manhattan is now a museum that remembers the home's sordid history of scandals, vice-presidents, and ghosts.
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Abandoned 18th Street Subway Station

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.
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The Sisyphus Stones

Hordes of precariously balanced stone figures crowd the shores of the Hudson River.
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The Conjuring Arts Research Center

Unlock the secrets of the conjuring arts.
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The Manhattan Well Murder

A dark, dank room in subterranean Manhattan was the site of a ghastly murder.
New York, New York

Statue of Liberty's Original Torch

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.
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Albertine

Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.
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Holiday Nostalgia Train

During the holidays, a vintage subway train whisks New Yorkers back in time.
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Blockhouse No. 1

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.
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The Woolworth Building

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of "the highest dinner ever held in New York" this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.
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6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan's Secret Street

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York's only fraction of a street.