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NYC must sees - unique finds in New York City
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These are a few of my favorite things in the great city of NYC. Some are hidden and some are popular. Whatever you are feeling, you might find it here!
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NYC sights
 
NYC shops
 
NYC bars

NYC eats

 
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Love this place! Retro style and good vibes
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
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Amazing decor! Delicious food. Can’t wait to go back
Vandal Restaurant & Nightclub (@vandalnewyork) - NYC
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Fun Tim Burton themed restaurant. Amazing food, amazing vibe.
Beetle House
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Entertaining and amusing
The World Famous Jekyll & Hyde Club – New York's only haunted restaurant ...
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Banking and bites? Yes please! Have dinner in this old bank vault.
Trinity Place Bar & Restaurant - NYC
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Yum yum yum! Take a trip to flavor town! This is a bonus stop for any NYC trip!
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
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Eye candy and tongue satisfaction. Amazing feel good vibes!
Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café
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Ambiance meets deliciousness. Give it a try and stay for the entertainment!
The Turk's Inn
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NYC sights

 
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High ceilings, shopping, historic vibes all in one grand spot!
Grand Central Terminal - Make Everyday Grand
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High energy area. Must see at night
Times Square
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Such an amazing park with so many hidden treasures
Central Park Conservancy
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Pretend to be under the sea! A must do escape from reality!
SeaGlass Carousel
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A NYC trip is not complete without a bit of art
MOCA
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Awesome art in the transportation realm of NYC
Subway Art Guide
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Absolutely stunning library. A must see even if you are not a book person
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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Pay respects to those who lost their lives. This is a very emotional and moving memorial
911 Memorial
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This place feeds my soul! Sideshow Greeks and geeks. I feel at home here! A show AND a gift shop! Who knew?!
Sideshows by the Seashore
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Tiny museum of things! This little corner of wonder is an elevator shaft! Check it out!
Mmuseumm
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Variety show galore! This place has a bit for each of us!
The Slipper Room
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Check out the firehouse from the original Ghostbusters movie. It will hug your 1980s heart!
GhostBusters Firehouse Company 8 (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...
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NYC shops

 
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I LOVE this store! It’s full of science, oddities, trinkets, and completely mind blowing stuff! Every trip to NYC must include this stop!
The Evolution Store
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A must visit for the curious mind! Library and gift shop give magical vibes!
Morbid Anatomy Library & Giftshop
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NYC bars

 
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Shhhhh….its a speakeasy! Cocktails and taxidermy? Sign me up!
Please Don't Tell
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