{"id":4152,"date":"2016-10-12T09:54:16","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T13:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=4152"},"modified":"2016-10-12T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T13:55:13","slug":"5-underrated-things-you-should-check-out-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/5-underrated-things-you-should-check-out-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Underrated Things You Should Check Out In New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the cities and atmospheres in the world, New York City<\/a> still remains one of the most interesting ones. \u00a0The c<\/span>ity is a mecca for a variety of different industries, including entertainment, music, film, art, finance, and much more. With so much to do in the big city, it can be hard to pick what to do, and this can also lead to missing some very cool things. While everyone knows to check out iconic destinations like Times Square and the Empire State Building, there are also some hidden gems that many people may miss. Here are five underrated things to check if you’re new to NYC or just visiting.<\/p>\n

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Photo of\u00a0Fort Tryon Park by\u00a0Kristine Paulus (CC BY 2.0)<\/p>\n

1. Fort Tryon Park<\/h2>\n

New York City is famous for its parks, which include places like Central Park<\/a>, Washington Square Park, Prospect Park<\/a>, etc. However, one of the best in the entire city is one that gets much less attention than those three. Fort Tryon Park (built by philanthropist and businessman John D. Rockefeller) is one of the most stunning parks in the city and offers incredible views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. While the entire place is breathtaking and full of history, a must-see is the Cloisters. The Cloisters is a brilliant collection of medieval art and buildings, which rivals even the greatest museums. So not only do you get to be surrounded by nature all day but you get to learn some history as well.<\/p>\n

2. Boroughs of the Dead<\/h2>\n

New York is home to dozens and dozens of tours, and while they can teach you some things, they are largely just the same thing over again. However, when it comes to Boroughs of the Dead, it is far from standard. This is a ghost tour that tells you terrifying and macabre tales of New York. You’ll become immersed in the stories that’ll stay with you long after the tour is over. Yes, you’ll learn some macabre tales of New York, but you’re sure to be entertained (maybe even a little bit frightened) along the way. Not only do tourists find this tour appealing, but it’s also a favourite of the locals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Sleep No More<\/h2>\n

In a city full of unique and fun experiences, this one might just take the cake. Sleep No More is an interactive play that takes place in an abandoned hotel and is unlike anything else in the New York theater scene<\/a>. Sleep No More tells the tragic story of Macbeth, with audience members completely free to walk anywhere in the hotel and let the epic story develop around them. Each audience member must wear a mask and they aren\u2019t allowed to talk. If you fully immerse yourself in this story and explore throughout the hotel, this will surely be one of the coolest experiences of your life.<\/p>\n

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