After living in New York and visiting quite a few times, I'm always trying to find new things to do. If, like me, you've completed the touristy things there are to do in the city, why not try out some of these activities on your next trip to NYC?
Explore the incredible collection of rare books, manuscripts and art at this museum
The Morgan Library & Museum
Stand in opposite corners under the arches in the terminal and whisper to a friend to experience the unique acoustics!
Grand Central Terminal Whispering Gallery
This museum in Chelsea houses art from the Himalayas, India and others - definitely worth a visit!
Rubin Museum of Art
A quirky museum in Williamsburg that makes for a fun visit
The City Reliquary
Be a giant in Times Square and walk through the miniature version of New York
Gulliver's Gate
Head up to Fort Washington Park and find this Little Red Lighthouse underneath the George Washington Bridge
The Little Red Lighthouse
Experience a crazy night out in this iconic Brooklyn nightclub
House of Yes Nightclub in Brooklyn
Dine at some incredible Italian restaurants, markets and deli counters in New York's ‘Real Little Italy’
Arthur Avenue: The Real Little Italy in the Bronx
If you've been to the Met Museum, make sure to also visit the Cloisters - located in Fort Tryon Park
The Met Cloisters
My favourite museum in New York but one of the lesser-known ones. Learn all about immigration here and partake in one of their many tours (I've done three!)
Tenement Museum
Take the tram across to this island in the East River and admire the views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn
Roosevelt Island
An abandoned military base that now runs events all throughout the year. I've been a few times and it's a great place to spend a day!
Governors Island
Take a ferry to this waterfront area of Brooklyn that has really cool shops, studios and BBQ spots!
Red Hook, Brooklyn
Visit the famous poet's final home in the Bronx
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Learn about the Prohibition era and history of organized crime in New York
