Explore the Wonderful and Bizarre History of Coney Island on our New Summer Tour
We are excited to announce the return of our tour of Coney Island, America’s first playground, with Untapped Cities Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers!
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12 Things to Do In NYC This Week: September 14th – September 20th, 2018
There is always something exciting happening in NYC! This week, check out a book festival, catch a comedy show or tour a historic home with our Untapped Picks!
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11 Things to Do This Week in NYC: September 7th – September 13th, 2018
Summer is over and school is in session but there is still fun to be had this week in NYC!
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Making Music with a House Made of Instruments on Coney Island’s Boardwalk
“Porch Life,” a unique interactive art installation on Coney Island’s boardwalk, beckons all makers of music!
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39 NYC Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in July 2018
The July 2018 outdoor art installations you must see in NYC cover the five boroughs and the waterways. You’ll need to see more than one a day to catch them all!
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Touch Live Sharks at Ocean Wonder: Sharks!, New York Aquarium’s New Exhibit at Coney Island
Do sharks terrify you? Head for Coney Island where the New York Aquarium’s new exhibit Ocean Wonder: Sharks! will replace your alarm with love and admiration.
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40 NYC Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in June 2018
Summer 2018 is in full swing and this may be the most comprehensive month of outdoor art installations launching we’ve seen in New York City ever.
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Coney Island’s Historic Boardwalk Might Soon Become a NYC Landmark
The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission has voted to placed the Coney Island boardwalk on its calendar of items, the first step in the designation process.
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Banksy Reveals New Mural in Ditmas-Park, Brooklyn
Banksy’s latest piece, depicting a businessman chasing a line of people, was spotted in Ditmas-Park on Coney Island Avenue and Avenue I. See photos here:
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Castle Clinton
Castle Clinton has continuously piqued our interest. Here, we delve into 10 of its most interesting secrets and fun facts, covering its two century lifespan.
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12 Time Capsules Discovered in NYC
From the Westinghouse Time Capsules to one of the oldest known time capsules, these artifacts help us to understand what the city was like in the past.
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10 Former and Still Existing Iconic Signs in NYC
Over the years, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing specific signs — some more flashy than others, but all equally as spectacular. Here’s a look back at some.
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