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Unique Things To Do In NYC (New York City)

New York City is a place full of life and culture. There are endless things to do in the city, making it a great place to visit. From iconic landmarks to world-class museums, there is something for everyone in NYC.

For a great view of the New York Harbor, you can take the free Staten Island Ferry. Or take the New York City subway from Grand Central Station and do a walking tour at various stops. You are sure to see some unusual things during a day in NYC!

Visit Pebble Beach NYC for scenic views of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the One World Trade Center. Or, head to the Empire State Building for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline!

With so many unique things to do in NYC, you’ll never run out of unusual things to see in New York City.

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12 Festive Things To See and Do in NYC This Holiday Season

Ice skating at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Experience the magic of ice skating on Rockefeller Center

View of Central Park from the Top of the Rock.

Free things to do in New York City for budget bliss

View of High Line New York park.

High Line New York: An elevated oasis in NYC

Bar and order area.

Other Half Brewing Company at Domino Park

marsha p johnson state park waterfront overlooking nyc.

Marsha P. Johnson State Park: A Place of Pride

green area of union square park.

Exploring Union Square Park in NYC

beer flight.

Wolf and Warrior Brewing Company

water views at grand ferry park.

Grand Ferry Park Brooklyn NY

north 5th street peer.

North 5th Street Pier and Park

water views with city skyline.

Bushwick Inlet Park

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Botte Brooklyn NYC

pebble beach water and bridges.

Pebble Beach NYC

bar.

Radegast Hall & Biergarten

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Barcade NYC

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Little Island NYC

charcuterie board.

Milk & Hops Chelsea NYC

pier 57 nyc.

Pier 57 NYC

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Nino’s Restaurant NYC

overlooking nyc from empire state building.

One Day in NYC Itinerary (What To See)

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