New York City is a fantastic place to visit! It is a hive of activity, buzzing with life, world-class dining, culture, and entertainment options, and an enormous year-round list of things for visitors to do. You might be surprised to learn that, in addition to its iconic skyscrapers and monuments, New York has many cool attractions that don't always make best-of lists but are well worth checking out.
If you're looking for ideas and inspiration that take you away from the most popular attractions while experiencing the best of what NYC has to offer, we've compiled a list of some unique places to see, eat, and stay that you shouldn't miss during your trip.