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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
Discover the hidden side of famous buildings and places, or delve into off-limits spots, and gain a deeper perspective of the city's rich urban fabric. (That's the Untapped New York team with friends inside the M42 basement... deep below Grand Central 🤫)
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Celebrate Día de Muertos at Rockefeller Center’s Giant Ofrenda
The veil is thin this week and Rockefeller Center is ready to greet the spirits. Standing on Center Plaza at
Events
Uncover Hidden Gems of “The Bronx Nobody Knows”
William Helmreich accomplished a feat that few people can brag about. He walked every street in New York City’s
Architecture
Top 10 Secrets of the Statue of Liberty in NYC
The Statue of Liberty may be one of the most visited sites in New York City (if you’re willing
Architecture
Climb Atop the Harlem Fire Watchtower
The Harlem Fire Watchtower is the last of its kind. Constructed on Mount Morris in the 1850s and restored in
Secrets of NYC
Fact and Fiction: The Foiled WWII Attack on Grand Central Terminal
There are many myths and legends surrounding Grand Central Terminal. We have an entire list that we’ve debunked. One
Secrets of NYC
New Podcast Series: Take the 5!
In addition to the return of The Untapped New York Podcast, we have a new weekly (ish) show, Take the
Secrets of NYC
Taste Edible Flowers on a Tour of Brooklyn’s Indoor Hydroponic Farm
Rare herbs, edible flowers, and luxury salad greens grown at this indoor hydroponic farm in Brooklyn travel to the plates
Architecture
New York City Water Towers: How They Work
The second episode of our The Untapped New York Podcast is all about the New York City water tower! In
Architecture
The Pneumatic Tube Mail System in New York City
I’m often asked what my favorite weird/obscure fact about New York City was. Ironically, as the founder of
Events
The Forgotten Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis in NYC
In 1929, Sea View Hospital was in crisis. The now-partially abandoned Staten Island medical facility was experiencing a mass
Secrets of NYC
The Untapped New York Podcast is Back!
We’re very excited to announce that after a nearly three-year hiatus, the Untapped New York podcast is back
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21 Native American Heritage Sites in NYC
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s take a moment to honor the Native populations that still live in the
