Secrets of NYC
Top 10 Hidden Beaches of NYC
From Great Kills, Staten Island to Soundview Park in the Bronx, discover secret beaches in NYC for a day in the sun!
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Food & Drink
What Does George Washington's 1757 Beer Taste Like?
We gave it a try at the New York Public Library where a local brewery recreated the recipe!
Insiders Events
Battle of Kip's Bay: Revolutionary War Tour
The invasion of Manhattan nearly ended the American Revolution, but few know it happened. Explore the NYC site of this pivotal moment as we celebrate America 250.
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Battlegrounds of Central Park: From the Revolution to War of 1812
The British invasion of Manhattan didn't stop at Kip's Bay, but continued north into present-day Central Park. For America 250, explore this forgotten battlefield.
Things to Do
Battle of Brooklyn: Revolutionary War Tour
Visit the site of the largest battle in the American Revolution, where Patriot troops were forced to retreat into Manhattan!
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Battle of Harlem Heights: Revolutionary War Tour
Explore the site of the first American victory of the Revolution after the Declaration of Independence, here in Manhattan!
Things to Do
Alexander Hamilton's NYC Tour
You know the musical. Now see what it left out. Walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on a tour of Lower Manhattan.
Secrets of NYC
Inside the Epic Safe Deposit Vault in NYC’s Woolworth Building
Find out what's behind the bars of this basement-level vault in one of Manhattan's landmark skyscrapers!
Secrets of NYC
The Lost Biltmore Hotel's Iconic Clock is Hiding in a Grand Central Cafe
A famous NYC meeting-spot clock survived demolition and is now hiding inside a Midtown coffee shop!
Arts & Culture
Audrey Munson: The Forgotten Woman Behind NYC's Most Famous Statues
America's first supermodel, Audrey Munson posed for NYC sculptures that appear everywhere from the top of the Municipal Building to the entrance to Central Park.
Secrets of NYC
Why Pinball Was Illegal in NYC For 34 Years
Pinball was banned in New York City from 1942 to 1976 after a crusade by Mayor LaGuardia saw thousands of machines confiscated and destroyed.
Arts & Culture
Topple a Statue of King George at MCNY's New Revolutionary Exhibit
Explore the seven years of NYC history when the city was occupied, brutalized, and eventually, liberated.
