20 Must Visit Places in Washington Heights, NYC: An Untapped Cities Guide
“Upstate” Manhattan has a decided residential feel, and it also contains many gems for any lover of things NYC like the oldest house in Manhattan and much more.
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The Museum of the City of New York Opens New Exhibition, “To Quench the Thirst of New Yorkers: The Croton Aqueduct at 175”
The Museum of the City of New York’s new exhibition, “To Quench the Thirst of New Yorkers: The Croton Aqueduct at 175,” details the history of NYC’s water.
More10 Famous Poets and their Adventures in NYC
Discover the NYC homes and haunts of 10 famous poets, from Allen Ginsberg to Patti Smith to Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau and the Beat Generation writers.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Highbridge Park in Washington Heights, NYC
Like the span it’s named after, Highbridge Park in Washington Heights is a popular attraction for New Yorkers, with a history dating back to the mid-1800s.
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10 Lost and Former Bridges in NYC
We’ve been ardent about spotlighting the various bridges in New York City, but there are plenty of lesser known spans that remain under the radar.
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10 NYC Parks Spots That Are Closed Off to the Public
Not everything within NYC Parks is accessible to the public. Here’s a look at 10 places that could open to the public, including North Brother and Hart Islands.
More11 NYC Bridges Built Just For Pedestrians and Bikers
Strolling across NYC’s iconic bridges rank high on the list of quintessential NYC activities. Here are some built for pedestrians and bikers exclusively in mind.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s High Bridge
The top 10 secrets of NYC’s High Bridge, a pedestrian walkway and former part of the Croton Aqueduct System that connects upper Manhattan to the Bronx.
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Historical NYC App Shows Croton Aqueduct Stone Remnants in Upper Manhattan
Photo via Paul Kittas
We’ve previously covered the existing remnants of the Croton Aqueduct, the first to bring fresh drinking water into New York City. Paul Kittas, creator of the app On Coogan’s Bluff recently contacted us to share the discoveries he’s made in Washington Heights – stone retaining walls in High Bridge Park he believes …
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New Photo Exhibit Focuses on NYC’s Harlem River Bridges
The ARTViews Gallery at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is hosting an exhibition of photographs of Harlem River Bridges by Duane Bailey-Castro.
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8 Historic Buildings and Structures You Can Legally Climb in NYC
The historic structures and buildings that can be climbed in NYC, legally including the Cathedral of the St John the Divine, Empire State Building, High Bridge
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35 Outdoor Art Installations in NYC Not to Miss August 2015
The Summer of 2015 has been an exciting year for outdoor art installations within the five boroughs of New York City. With the Summer coming to an end, we’ve highlighted 35 that you may not want to miss.
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