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Soon after moving to the city, I was tired of wading through crowds and the typical tourist traps, so I compiled the following list of unique things to do in NYC.
Even if this is your first or dozenth visit, try something different than Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and the other oversaturated spots.
Dig deeper—even underground—and check out these hidden gems!
You might also like our guide to free activities or our site’s other 22 NYC guides.
Most Unique Things to Do in New York
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Take a trip to City Island
Near the edge of NYC’s borders lies City Island, a tiny island that looks like something out of a New England dream come true.
The main street is full of quirky business fronts and numerous seafood establishments, and it is nothing like the busy streets of New York.
You can go antiquing, browse the art gallery, check out a book from the public library, eat at the diner, or get ice cream or a cold beer at one of the pubs.