Cities 101: Illegal Ink—The Bizarre History of NYC’s 36-Year Tattoo Ban
If you can believe it, from 1961 to 1997, there was a prohibition of tattooing in NYC despite the fact that this city was the birthplace of tattooing in America.
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13 Things to Do This Week in NYC: September 21st – September 27th, 2018
Whether you want to peruse a new museum exhibit, ride a trolley through a cemetery, or join a pizza eating contest, you can do it this week in NYC!
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10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
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Join a Book Talk with John Freeman Gill, Author of “The Gargoyle Hunters”
Discover the history of gargoyles and gargoyle hunters in NYC at an illustrated book talk by John Freeman Gill, author of the novel “The Gargoyle Hunters.”
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Explore the history and new features of The Battery, a site that has played a role in the history of NYC from the time of the Lenape fishermen through to today.
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Photos from Inside the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
See photos from inside the abandoned hospital complex on Ellis Island and find out how you can explore the site yourself!
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2018 NYC Dîner en Blanc Takes Over Governors Island with 6,500 Revelers in White
Every year for the New York City Dîner en Blanc, the pop-up white dinner for thousands that originated in Paris, the question arises: will the guests have to take a boat? This year, for the eight annual event, it’s true! 6,500 guests met in designated meeting locations throughout Lower Manhattan in the late afternoon and took chartered …
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Kick-off Archtober at the Opening of “Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture”
Celebrate Archtober, a month long festival honoring and exploring architecture, design and the built environment in New York City!
MoreUntapped Cities Events this Week: September 17th – September 23rd, 2018
Check out the unique tours and events, offered by Untapped Cities, that are taking place all over NYC this week!
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New York Public Library to Showcase Historical Treasures in New Permanent Exhibition
The New York Public Library will open a permanent “Treasures” exhibition at 42nd Street that will feature priceless items from its 46 million item collection.
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5 NYC Parks That Are Larger Than Central Park
Despite being the most well-known park, Central Park doesn’t top the list of New York City’s biggest parks. Five other NYC parks dwarf Central Park in acreage.
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New Exhibit Germ City at the Museum of the City of New York Explores Disease and the Metropolis
On view now, timed with the return of fall, as well as the centenary of the 1918 flu epidemic, is the Museum of the City of New York exhibition”Germ City.”
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Tour of the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Discover the many secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal in this Untapped Cities tour led by Tamara Agins of the NYC Department of City Planning.
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Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
Discover infectious and contagious disease wards, an autopsy room, the kitchen and other off-limits places on our hard hat tour of Ellis Island Hospital.
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Underground Tour of the NYC Subway!
Take a ride through the history of the world’s largest rapid transit system by weaving in and out of the past, present and future transit hubs of NYC.
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The Top 10 Secrets of McSorley’s Old Ale House in NYC
McSorley’s has been incredibly popular since the time it opened, and the sawdust-covered floors of this East Village institution have many secrets to share.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Flushing Town Hall in Queens
Flushing Town Hall is a picturesque landmark on Northern Boulevard with a rich history, notable architecture and vibrant use as a multi-cultural arts center.
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Remnants of the Lost Liberty Theater in Times Square Hidden in Plain Sight
With almost no visible reminder along the street, the lost Liberty Theater in Times Square remains intact behind an Applebees and a Dave & Busters.
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10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
More10 Insider Historical and Cultural Trips for Traveling in Ireland
Ireland is a magical place that welcomes visitors with open arms. Here are 10 insider tips to make the most of your time in the Emerald Isle in Dublin and outside.
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53 NYC Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in September 2018
The must-see New York City outdoor art installations this month span all 5 boroughs. From participatory exhibits to traveling displays, this month has it all.
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