{"id":10155,"date":"2016-09-12T05:34:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T09:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=10155"},"modified":"2024-09-11T04:26:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:26:32","slug":"secret-places-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Places in NYC: 10 Interesting Spots You Need to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.takemeoutnyc.com\/rooftop-limo-tour.html\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City has the most famous skyline in the world, the greatest museums, the best restaurants, and the coolest bars. With so much going on, it\u2019s easy to forget that a city holds so many secrets\u2014hidden, relatively unknown spots waiting for you to discover and enjoy them. Through years of walking the streets of New York, we\u2019ve found some of the most amazing secret places in NYC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some are much closer than you think and others are best left to the experts to explore, but all are authentic gems of New York City. Here are our favorite secret spots in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"2133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists taking photos of the Statue of Liberty.\" class=\"wp-image-17042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/riccardo-manieri-tKgpFlMBa0k-unsplash-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New York is full of interesting things to do, but have you heard these hidden gems? Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@manieri_r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riccardo Manieri<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Learn_about_the_bowling_alley_under_the_Frick_Museum\" title=\"Learn about the bowling alley under the Frick Museum&nbsp;\">Learn about the bowling alley under the Frick Museum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Stroll_the_high_bridge_in_Harlem\" title=\"Stroll the high bridge in Harlem\">Stroll the high bridge in Harlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Explore_the_rooftop_gardens_at_Rockefeller_Center\" title=\"Explore the rooftop gardens at Rockefeller Center\">Explore the rooftop gardens at Rockefeller Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Tell_a_secret_at_Grand_Central_Terminals_whispering_spot\" title=\"Tell a secret at Grand Central Terminal\u2019s whispering spot\">Tell a secret at Grand Central Terminal\u2019s whispering spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Discover_the_ruins_of_a_smallpox_hospital_on_Roosevelt_Island\" title=\"Discover the ruins of a smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island\">Discover the ruins of a smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#See_a_fragment_of_the_Berlin_Wall_on_Madison_Avenue\" title=\"See a fragment of the Berlin Wall on Madison Avenue\">See a fragment of the Berlin Wall on Madison Avenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Get_to_know_Loews_Theater\" title=\"Get to know Loew\u2019s Theater\">Get to know Loew\u2019s Theater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Pretend_like_its_the_Roaring_Twenties_Explore_speakeasies\" title=\"Pretend like it\u2019s the Roaring Twenties: Explore speakeasies\">Pretend like it\u2019s the Roaring Twenties: Explore speakeasies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secret-places-in-nyc\/#Honorable_mention_The_Staten_Island_boat_graveyard\" title=\"Honorable mention: The Staten Island boat graveyard\">Honorable mention: The Staten Island boat graveyard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_yourself_into_City_Hall_Station_NYCs_secret_station\"><\/span>Get yourself into City Hall Station, NYC\u2019s secret station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re riding the number 6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/nyc-subway-101\">subway<\/a> line downtown, the final stop is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/about-the-brooklyn-bridge\">Brooklyn Bridge<\/a>\u2013City Hall. But if you stay on until the end of the line, you&#8217;ll discover a hidden gem: City Hall Station.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 1904 as part of NYC\u2019s first subway line, the small station is one of the most beautifully-designed in the city, featuring Guastavino tile vaults, skylights, and Romanesque Revival architecture. Now it\u2019s a ghost station and a time capsule from a more elegant (and less crowded) era.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can join a tour led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytransitmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Transit Museum<\/a> to explore this secret spot. Check their events page for tour dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/City_Hall_Station_32223-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"People taking pictures inside one of the secret places in NYC, City Hall subway station. \" class=\"wp-image-17036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/City_Hall_Station_32223-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/City_Hall_Station_32223-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/City_Hall_Station_32223-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/City_Hall_Station_32223.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spend time in this secret spot wandering around an old subway station. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:City_Hall_Station_(32223).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhododendrites<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_about_the_bowling_alley_under_the_Frick_Museum\"><\/span>Learn about the bowling alley under the Frick Museum&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New York\u2019s Upper East Side is home to some of the best European art museums in the city, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frick.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frick<\/a> collection. Housed inside the former home of Henry Clay Frick, it\u2019s as much an architectural experience as it is an art museum. With 16 galleries displaying pieces by Goya, Van Dyck, Chardin, and more, you have to be sure to not miss anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, art isn\u2019t all this museum has to offer\u2014the cellar of this mansion hides a private bowling alley that Frick added in 1914. While the two-lane bowling alley was lost for some time (converted into an archive, actually), today it is restored to its original design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you\u2019re more likely to bowl a few turkeys\u2014that\u2019s bowling lingo for getting three strikes in a row\u2014than getting to see this secret place in NYC is next to impossible unless you are a member of the museum (i.e.: you have made a generous donation) and even then you have to ask nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Note: The Frick Museum is set to reopen in late 2024. Check their website for updates.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15697242046_dbbf462ad0_k-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the courtyard of the Frick museum in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-17033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15697242046_dbbf462ad0_k-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15697242046_dbbf462ad0_k-600x473.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15697242046_dbbf462ad0_k-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/15697242046_dbbf462ad0_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The enclosed courtyard in the Henry C. Frick museum is not quite as fun as the bowling alley, but definitely easier to see. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/familyclan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David McSpadden<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_the_high_bridge_in_Harlem\"><\/span>Stroll the high bridge in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Secret places in NYC aren\u2019t always underground\u2014in fact, this one rises above your head as soon as you enter the city. Built in the mid-19th century as part of the Croton Aqueduct, this bridge once carried water from Westchester to Manhattan. Today, it\u2019s a wonderful attraction for walkers and park-goers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public access to the bridge that leads walkers over the original pipes closed in the 1970s, but a citizen-led campaign with help from the parks service led to its reopening in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get there, take the 1 train up to the 168-Washington Heights station and walk east to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/highbridge-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highbridge Park<\/a>. From there, you can walk across the bridge into the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/restaurants-in-the-bronx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronx<\/a>. The bridge affords one of the most breathtaking and unique views of New York City so be sure to take plenty of pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/53016719257_f412e77385_k-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"People walking on High Bridge. \" class=\"wp-image-17029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/53016719257_f412e77385_k-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/53016719257_f412e77385_k-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/53016719257_f412e77385_k-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/53016719257_f412e77385_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy the city and nature landscapes from High Bridge. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/blueshift12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam LaRussa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_rooftop_gardens_at_Rockefeller_Center\"><\/span>Explore the rooftop gardens at Rockefeller Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/rockefeller-center-ny\">Rockefeller Center<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s one of the city\u2019s most iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/new-york-skyscrapers\">skyscrapers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But hidden at the top of this landmark is a lesser known spot\u2014the building\u2019s rooftop garden, a beautiful oasis from the crowded city below, with well-tended flowers and a reflective pool and garden. You can actually rent the space for your own private event, if you\u2019re feeling fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RockCenterRooftopGardens-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"rooftop gardens at the Rockefeller Center in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-15793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RockCenterRooftopGardens-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RockCenterRooftopGardens-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RockCenterRooftopGardens-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RockCenterRooftopGardens.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rooftop gardens were designed by landscape architect Ralph Hancock in the 1930s as part of John D. Rockefeller Jr.&#8217;s vision to create a &#8220;city within a city.&#8221; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:RockCenterRooftopGardens.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Shankbone<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_a_secret_at_Grand_Central_Terminals_whispering_spot\"><\/span>Tell a secret at Grand Central Terminal\u2019s whispering spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This secret place in New York is better heard, not seen. In front of the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oysterbarny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oyster Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/a> in the dining concourse of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\">Grand Central terminal<\/a> is an archway. If two people stand at opposite ends of the arch, they can talk into the wall and have their partner hear what they\u2019re saying on the other side.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a very neat acoustic trick created by a simple, though inadvertent, bit of architecture called a \u201cwhispering gallery.\u201d Don\u2019t be surprised if you catch a marriage proposal when you visit \u2013 this is one of the spots in Manhattan where they often take place \u2013 but you\u2019re more likely to meet other curious visitors like yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this intrigues you, consider joining our exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/new-york-city\/tours\/grand-central-terminal-tour\/\"><strong>Grand Central Terminal Tour<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-NY_Grand-Central-Terminal-5_High-Res-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"people inside Grand Central Terminal\" class=\"wp-image-15794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-NY_Grand-Central-Terminal-5_High-Res-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-NY_Grand-Central-Terminal-5_High-Res-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-NY_Grand-Central-Terminal-5_High-Res-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Walks-NY_Grand-Central-Terminal-5_High-Res.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you find the secret whispering spot at Grand Central Terminal?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_ruins_of_a_smallpox_hospital_on_Roosevelt_Island\"><\/span>Discover the ruins of a smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theruin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renwick Smallpox Hospital<\/a> on Roosevelt Island is a designated New York City Landmark, known for its Gothic Revival architecture and eerie atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in the 19th century to combat smallpox outbreaks, it stands as a testament to the city&#8217;s history. To reach it, take the Roosevelt Island tram from East 60th Street and 2nd Avenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the ruins are currently fenced off, ongoing refurbishment efforts aim to make them accessible to the public in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Derelict_small_pox_hospital_Roosevelt_Island_49400615737-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The remains of the Smallpox Hospital, one of many secret places in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-17032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Derelict_small_pox_hospital_Roosevelt_Island_49400615737-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Derelict_small_pox_hospital_Roosevelt_Island_49400615737-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Derelict_small_pox_hospital_Roosevelt_Island_49400615737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Derelict_small_pox_hospital_Roosevelt_Island_49400615737.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While eerie, the Smallpox Hospital should be added to your list of secret places in NYC to visit. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Derelict_small_pox_hospital,_Roosevelt_Island_(49400615737).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mig Gilbert<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_fragment_of_the_Berlin_Wall_on_Madison_Avenue\"><\/span>See a fragment of the Berlin Wall on Madison Avenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When is a secret place in Gotham not from New York at all? When it\u2019s a large hunk of the wall that used to separate East and West Berlin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the corner from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/moma-must-see-works-new-york-museum-of-modern-art\">Museum of Modern Art<\/a> is a five-panel segment of the Wall located inside of the lobby of 520 Madison Avenue. While you can find fragments of the wall all over the world, this is one of the largest sections still intact outside of Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slab of wall, which was purchased directly from the East German government by the Real Estate mogul Jerry Speyer, used to sit outside (where the above photo was taken). In order to protect it from the elements it has since been moved into the lobby, but don\u2019t worry\u2013the lobby is open to the public, so stop by to view this piece of history whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Berlin_Wall_piece_in_New_York-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A portion of the Berlin Wall in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-17038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Berlin_Wall_piece_in_New_York-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Berlin_Wall_piece_in_New_York-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Berlin_Wall_piece_in_New_York-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Berlin_Wall_piece_in_New_York.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">So much history in just a small piece of wall. 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Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hybridstorytellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hybrid Storytellers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honorable_mention_The_Staten_Island_boat_graveyard\"><\/span>Honorable mention: The Staten Island boat graveyard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling really adventurous, trek out to southwestern Staten Island (<em>Arthur Kill Road<\/em>) for a sight you don\u2019t see every day\u2014the ship graveyard in the Arthur Kill (a tidal strait) has become the final resting place of a veritable fleet of decommissioned ships. Of the 100 odd boats in this family-run salvage yard, there are plenty of historically important vessels from the early 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, it has become something of a pilgrimage spot for ship enthusiasts. It\u2019s not a problem for you to show up and take a peek but be aware that the area is a bit isolated so we only recommend this trip for those who are truly interested in getting an eerie look at the past of aquatic engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sunken_Tug_and_Ferry_off_of_Staten_Isand_25645115587-1024x833.jpg\" alt=\"A sunken tug boat in Staten Island, one of a few secret places in NYC. \" class=\"wp-image-17041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sunken_Tug_and_Ferry_off_of_Staten_Isand_25645115587-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sunken_Tug_and_Ferry_off_of_Staten_Isand_25645115587-600x488.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sunken_Tug_and_Ferry_off_of_Staten_Isand_25645115587-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sunken_Tug_and_Ferry_off_of_Staten_Isand_25645115587.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This hidden gem is worth checking out in NYC. 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