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Guide to the NYBG Holiday Train Show, An Annual Love Letter to NYC
Discover which NYC buildings—both lost and extant—have been recreated out of plants!
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NYC’s 10 Best Independent Bookstores
Printed Matter bookstore Previously, we rounded up some of our favorite bookstores in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Today, we’re consolidating
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5 Repurposed NYC Former Synagogues
In response to our roundup of NYC church conversions a few weeks ago, Untapped Cities reader Ellen Levitt pointed out
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A Day in the Life of an American Tycoon: J.P. Morgan’s Manhattan
Ever wonder what it’s like to spend a day in someone else’s shoes? In this new series, we’
Food & Drink
Top 10 Coffee Shops in Manhattan (For Design Buffs)
New Yorkers take their coffee seriously. Street corners are dominated by Starbucks, and city favorites include Stumptown Coffee, La Colombe,
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The Lighthouses of NYC
New York City, situated on one of the largest natural harbors in the world, once required many lighthouses to aid
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Where to Eat and Shop in Porto, Portugal
Split into two by the Douro River, the Portuguese city of Porto is probably best known for its wine. One
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The Untapped Guide to Hell's Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen has come a long way from the gang rule it was once under. Today its real estate
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The Other Islands of NYC
Each week, we’ll feature one of our popular lists on Foursquare (or exciting additions to them). Check out our
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Rome's Guilty Pleasure: Walking the EUR, Built for Mussolini's World's Fair That Never Was
All photos by Ellen Ryan Originally named E42, EUR stands for Esposizione Universale Roma, a worlds fair that Benito Mussolini
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City of Colour: Havana's Historical 'Hoods
Cuba’s capital city needs little introduction. Truly one of a kind, this colourful and vivacious place feels like a
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The Untapped Guide to the Upper West Side
The Upper West Side isn’t typically thought of as one of the hipper neighborhoods of Manhattan, but there are
