Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: October 8th – October 14th, 2018
Check out all of the Untapped Cities experiences offered this week and discover new ways to explore New York City’s iconic landmarks and little known places!
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Go Inside the NYC Mausoleum of Former President Ulysses S. Grant
Tour inside the mausoleum of former President and Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant, at his NYC burial site inside Riverside Park.
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Go Inside Grant’s Tomb in NYC’s Riverside Park
Join Untapped Cities on a ranger led tour inside the historic tomb of former president Ulysses S. Grant at the General Grant National Memorial in Riverside Park.
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10 Alternative Activities to Celebrate Presidents’ Day in NYC
In honor of Presidents’ Day, plenty of events are taking place where you can learn about the history of the U.S. and hear stories about its intrepid leaders.
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15 Must-Visit Places in Morningside Heights, NYC: An Untapped Cities Guide
Home to many academic institutions, parks, historic monuments, and great cafes, with a complex history to match, Morningside Heights is worth the trek uptown.
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10 NYC Memorials to Visit on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is quickly approaching. We’re highlighting 10 memorials dedicated to veterans, soldiers and service members, which you can visit in New York City.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Riverside Church
Looming over Riverside Park in NYC is the tallest church in the United States, a historic church with much social and architectural significance.
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This Week in NYC History: President Ulysses S. Grant’s Is Laid to Rest in Riverside Park
In 1885, a quarter of million people lined the streets of NYC to bid farewell to President Ulysses S. Grant. He was laid to rest in Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park
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Do You Want to Buy the Brooklyn Bridge? Famous Landmarks Scams From NYC And Paris To London
See which landmark buildings and structures in NYC, Paris, and London have been “sold” by con artists throughout history for thousands of dollars to unsuspecting tourists and immigrants.
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10 Unique Benches in NYC
Here are 10 unique benches across Manhattan worth visiting, from Gaudí-inspired mosaic benches to a secluded gazebo in Central Park.
MoreThe NYC that Never Was: Grant’s Tomb Remains Unfinished
Grant’s Tomb in Riverside is a familiar sight on the Hudson River but did you know it’s unfinished? The original plan and alternates in the design competition.
MoreUntapped Mailbag: What Came First, Riverside Park or the Railroad Tracks?
Last week, a reader contacted us wondering what came first in NYC: Riverside Park or the railroad tracks?
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