This fall may be the last chance rail riders have to experience a trip on Amtrak’s Great Dome Car, a vintage, bi-level passenger railcar designed for sightseeing with windows on every side including the ceiling. Great Dome Car number 10031, which Untapped Cities recently got to ride on the Downeaster train between Boston and Maine, is …
MoreBeyond the book stacks of NYC’s independent bookstores lies hidden histories and fun facts you might miss from just passing by the bookshop or on a stop inside.
MoreWherever the Arabella goes, it’s guaranteed to be the most spectacular yacht in the harbor, but very few New Yorkers realize it’s accessible to the public.
MorePhase 2 of Hunters Point South Park, Daniel Avila/NYC Parks
Whether you’ve lived in New York City your whole life, are new in town or just visiting, there is something new for everyone to discover on an Untapped Cities Tour. Check out the Untapped activities running this week:
MoreThe history of transatlantic flight is at once both fascinating and tragic. The Bremen was the first airplane to fly across the Atlantic from East to West.
More11 of the most unique community gardens in the East Village for quiet escapes, art and cultural events, gardening, and community gatherings. Check them out!
MoreYou read that right. The Norwegian Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest Viking ship ever built in modern times, is at Greenport, Long Island.
MoreThe new Netflix series, STAY HERE is the “Fixer Upper” for Airbnb-like short-term rentals Check out Untapped Cities founder Michelle Young in the Brooklyn episode!
MoreTributes to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, abound in NYC subway stations (Franklin St and Franklin Ave) following her death at age 76. yesterday.
MoreA videographer captures the abandoned Bayley Seton Hospital on Staten Island using a drone, showcasing the forgotten architecture being left to decay .
MoreCheck out our Untapped Picks for how to get out and experience all the history, art, and culture of New York City this week!
MoreThe creation of the NYC subway system misplaced literally tons of dirt and stone, but those materials did not go to waste. Here are six places built from the excavation of the subway.
MoreDiscover 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.
MoreDiscover infectious and contagious disease wards, an autopsy room, the kitchen and other off-limits places on our hard hat tour of Ellis Island Hospital.
MoreTake 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.
MoreMcSorley’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.
MoreFlushing Town Hall is a picturesque landmark on Northern Boulevard with a rich history, notable architecture and vibrant use as a multi-cultural arts center.
MoreWith almost no visible reminder along the street, the lost Liberty Theater in Times Square remains intact behind an Applebees and a Dave & Busters.
MoreBeyond the book stacks of NYC’s independent bookstores lies hidden histories and fun facts you might miss from just passing by the bookshop or on a stop inside.
More11 of the most unique community gardens in the East Village for quiet escapes, art and cultural events, gardening, and community gatherings. Check them out!
MoreLas Vegas has so much to offer visitors beyond the usual experiences whether you stay on or off the Strip. Don’t miss your chance to see another side of Vegas that you’ll want to share with friends and family, and will have you coming back for more.
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