See the Oldest Item Inside the New York Transit Museum
From subway tokens to full size train cars, find out what historic artifact is the oldest in the collections of the New York Transit Museum!
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Watch a Live Podcast Launch at Lower East Side Speakeasy Caveat
Join the podcast launch of Nevertheless She Existed, which kicks off with a feminist story telling party at LES speakeasy Caveat!
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The Pieces of the Berlin Wall in the United Nations Sculpture Garden
A three-slab section of the Berlin Wall stands inside the United Nations Sculpture Garden, a gift from Germany in 2002. It is one of five sections in NYC.
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Have You Seen the New CVS Vending Machines in the NYC Subway?
The MTA is testing out a new tactic to offer convenience for transit-goers: vending machines. First up is a CVS kiosk you can find in two subway stations in Manhattan.
MoreThe Top 10 Hidden Bookstores in NYC
While New York has its fair share of well known bookstores, it also hides a whole other world of hidden bookstores with their own specialties and charms.
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Join The Great Forgotten Garden Party Inside the Hidden Untermyer Gardens
Enter for your chance to win free tickets to Atlas Obscura’s Great Forgotten Garden Party inside the hidden Untermyer Gardens!
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Untapped Cities Insiders NYC Tours and Events for August 2019
Visit the home of NYC’s Mayor, explore the collections of renowned museums, spend a night at races and discover more as an Untapped Cities Insider this August!
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See Tom Fruin’s Mosaic Glass Water Tower and House Up Close in Hudson Yards
While you may have seen one of Tom Fruin’s mosaic glass water towers from afar it is a rare treat to see one up close. Now, you can see one inside Hudson Yards.
MoreThe Futuristic Monorail that Ran for the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens
A glimpse of the future at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was a monorail train, advertised as “Exciting. Thrilling. Unforgettable.”
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Get an Inside Look at the Skyscraper Museum’s New Exhibition on Housing Density in NYC
Get an inside look at the latest exhibition inside the Skyscraper Museum, a deep dive into NYC’s housing density transformation from “Tenements to Towers.”
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Untapped Cities NYC Tours and Events This Week: July 15th – July 21st, 2019
Rediscover New York City this week on a behind-the-scenes tour with Untapped Cities! Explore locations both famous and obscure on our expert led tours, and gain access to special events from the city’s leading cultural institutions. This week, dive into the issues of urban renewal in the Lower East Side, watch a live metal pouring …
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Apply to Join our Fall 2019 Internship Class at Untapped Cities!
We’re looking for bright, motivated writers and photographers to join our Fall 2019 internship class in the Untapped Cities office in Brooklyn!
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