11 Places to View Cherry Blossom Trees in NYC
Spring is officially in full swing and with the wave of warm weather in recent weeks, New York City is finally budding with flora like cherry blossom trees.
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See Stunning Photos of NYC’s Freedom Tunnel, Located Underneath Riverside Park
Our undying fascination with decrepit spaces has been fueled once again. An Untapped Cities contributor recently sent us stunning photos of the Freedom Tunnel.
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5 Historic War Cannons Still Visible in NYC
Although plenty of New York City history has been lost to time, remnants of major war battles can still be found today. Here are 5 war cannons to visit:
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Mapping the New Deal in Each NYC Borough
The New Deal had lasting impacts on NYC. From tunnels to schools and murals, here are maps of many of the New Deal project locations in each NYC borough.
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Under Hangs: Photos of NYC’s Secret Freedom Tunnel Installation in Riverside Park
“Under-Hangs” is a clandestine, in-progress art installation in New York City’s Freedom Tunnel that aims to highlight the allure of the urban subterranean.
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8 Things in NYC We Can Thank Robert Moses For (Really!)
Despite villain status in NYC, Robert Moses was also responsible for many public projects New Yorkers continue to enjoy today including 20,000+ acres of parks.
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21 Art Installations and Exhibits Not to Miss in NYC December 2016
December 2016 ushers in long-awaited art installations including opening of AIDS Memorial Park, exhibit by Annie Lebowitz, street art at Stanton Street Courts and more.
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NYC Film Locations for Luke Cage, Netflix’s Marvel Show Set in Harlem
The latest Marvel franchise on Netflix, Luke Cage is set in Harlem and films all around NYC in upper Manhattan, Brooklyn and on studio sound stages.
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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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11 Outdoor Art Installations Not to Miss in NYC August 2016
These 11 outdoor art installations not to miss in NYC will take you to Long Island City, Rockaway, Harlem and between through parks & gardens and new buildings.
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NYC’s Freedom Tunnel Gets Spotlight in the Book “The Chintz Age: Tales of Love and Loss for a New New York”
An excerpt from the book The Chintz Age: Tales of Love and Loss for a New New York tells a tale of an exploration down the Freedom Tunnel under Riverside Park.
MoreThe Top 10 Secrets of Riverside Park in NYC
Here are the top 10 secrets of Riverside Park in New York City, including a murder involving a member of the Beat Generation and the park’s bird sanctuary.
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