NYC Getaways

Boston

Walk Around “Shutter Island’s” Medfield State Hospital Near Boston

Want to accidentally run into a celebrity? If so, urban explorers and Hollywood fans may enjoy a casual stroll around

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Tamatha Frederick Aug 10, 2018

Architecture

Tour the Industrial Raw Spaces and Renovations at Kearny Point, a Former Navy Yard

During World War I and II, Kearny Point was once one of the world’s most prolific shipyards when it

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Nicole Saraniero Aug 10, 2018

Arts & Culture

50 NYC Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in August 2018

Photo courtesy of Grimanesa Amoros Studio It might be the last moth of summer already, but August has the largest

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jennifercongdon Aug 1, 2018

New York

Ride an Abandoned Railroad Track in the Catskills…on Bikes!

Passenger trains haven’t made stops at the Phoenicia train station in the Catskill region of New York since 1954,

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Nicole Saraniero Jul 27, 2018

Arts & Culture

Rebel Women: Defying Victorianism Exhibit Debuts at the Museum of the City of New York

On July 17, the Museum of the City of New York debuted the exhibit Rebel Women: Defying Victorianism, which will

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jennifercongdon Jul 23, 2018

Architecture

Nikola Tesla’s Only Remaining Laboratory Named to NY State Register of Historic Places

By the end of his life, Nikola Tesla was seen by many as a mad scientist. Despite his early groundbreaking

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Nicole Saraniero Jul 20, 2018

Architecture

Discover New York’s Hidden Islands in the New Book Archipelago New York by Photographer Thomas Halaczinsky

From Manhattan Island to Fishers Island off the coast of Long Island‘s North Fork, New York is an island

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Shiloh Frederick Jul 18, 2018

Boston

Camp Overnight on an Abandoned Fort: Boston’s Peddock’s Island

Within a city’s limits, it can be difficult to freely explore abandoned sites. There’s the worry of legal

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Tamatha Frederick Jul 17, 2018

Arts & Culture

Photo Essay: Documenting Atlantic City’s Faded Luster from Photographer Brian Rose

Photographer Brian Rose has been capturing New York City for decades since he arrived in 1977 as a Copper Union

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Untapped New York Jul 16, 2018

Guides

10 of the Best Secluded Gardens in Manhattan

When it comes to green spaces in New York, you might immediately think of Central Park or Prospect Park, with

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Gabrielle Showalter Jun 28, 2018

New York

Tour the Stunning Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theater, One of Wonder Theaters in NYC Area

On April 14th at 2 pm, members of Untapped Cities Insiders will get a special behind the scenes tour of

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Untapped New York Apr 5, 2018

Architecture

At Making Room , See a 1000 Sq Ft Home Built Into the National Building Museum

In 2013, the Museum of the City of New York debuted the exhibit Making Room which showcased models of affordable

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Michelle Young Mar 1, 2018