11 Abandoned Places to Discover in Queens, NYC
NYC’s borough of Queens is a trove of abandoned places. From psychiatric hospitals and rail lines, to army forts, there’s no shortage of places to explore.
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10 Must-Visit Open Access Sites For NYC’s OHNY Weekend 2017 (No Reservations Needed)
This year marks the 15th anniversary of OHNY weekend, which will take place on October 14th and 15th. We’ve curated a list of Open Access sites to check out.
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The Top 12 Secrets of the Rockaways in Queens, NYC
Discover secrets and stories of the Rockaways, the seaside peninsula with a vibrant history defined by military involvement and its proximity to the ocean.
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MoMA PS1 Brings Rockaway! to Abandoned Buildings at Fort Tilden
Artist Katharina Grosse has given a splash of color, using her unique spray painting technique, to MoMA PS1’s art installation, Rockaway! at Fort Tilden, Queens
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The Top 10 Secrets of Fort Tilden State Park in NYC
Fort Tilden is known for its beaches and hiking trails, but here are the top 10 secrets you may not have known about Fort Tilden State Park, in the Rockaways.
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Top 10 Off-the-Beaten Path Ways to Spend Memorial Day Weekend 2016
Looking for something to do for Memorial Day, more off the beaten path? Here are our suggestions from boat tours to Manhattanhenge, to openings on Coney Island.
More10 Repurposed Theaters in NYC
While there is the famous theater district near Times Square, here are 10 other places in NYC that have been repurposed as theaters.
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20 Abandoned Places in NYC: Asylums, Hospitals, Power Plants, Islands, Forts
Our most popular list on Foursquare is our Abandoned NYC list. Some places are break-in-able, some open to the public, some only for the intrepid.
More“Finding the Quiet City”: A Map for Solitude Seekers in NYC
Those in need of some peace and quiet are in luck. The New York Times recently unveiled a map featuring peaceful spots based on user recommendations in NYC.
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Urban Exploration in Dead Horse Bay, Brooklyn
Dead Horse Bay has the remnants of dead horses, vintage perfume bottles, creepy toys and plenty more.
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18 of NYC’s Former Military Forts
A Survey of New York City’s forts. Did you know that the base of the Statue of Liberty was once a fort?
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Exploring Fort Tilden, A Formerly Nuclear-Armed Beach in NYC
Exploring a formerly nuclear-armed beach in Queens.
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