Hidden gems: Scenic spots in New York City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York City. This list contains 17 places from Scenic spot category.

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Engineers' Gate
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great place to unwind and spend time with nature. Catch epic sunsets with amazing silhouettes of the city scrapers
4.80 (121 reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)
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Burnett Fountain
Historical landmark
👍 Not the best fountain to visit in winter but still pretty nice!
4.80 (71 reviews) (~5.32 km from centre)
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Luminescence
Sculpture
👍👍 Very nice place to enjoy with the family 😎
4.80 (19 reviews) (~1.85 km from centre)
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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Scenic spot
4.80 (5 reviews) (~3.94 km from centre)
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Wagner Cove
Scenic spot
Secluded cove on Central Park's lake, with a small pavilion for quiet contemplation or weddings.
4.70 (136 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial
Sculpture
Bronze statue of African American anti-slavery & equal rights heroine Harriet Tubman, born in 1822.
4.70 (135 reviews) (~6.87 km from centre)
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Pier 54
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great views and a way to get some sun and seem something green in the concrete jungle NYC
4.70 (132 reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)
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Delacorte Clock
Tourist attraction
Novelty clock circled by bronze animal musicians playing nursery rhymes on the hour from 8am to 6pm.
4.70 (113 reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)
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The Central Park Turtle Pond
Scenic spot
👍👍 I stopped by because there was a cherry blossom spot right next to it! I wonder if it's still dark in early spring. I want to go see turtles in the summer. lol
4.70 (54 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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George Washington at Valley Forge
Sculpture
👍👍 Good 1
4.70 (40 reviews) (~4.69 km from centre)
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Wood Chip Vantage Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 Love this spot, it's a quiet corner with the view of the bow bridge
4.70 (37 reviews) (~2.98 km from centre)
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Battery Park City Promenade
Scenic spot
👍👍 After 12 miles of walking around Central Park and seemingly everywhere else Manhattan had to offer, I thought I would end my journey for the day. As I headed back to catch the train I saw a group of people playing volleyball. What a dream to be able to head to the pier and play a game with like-mind...
4.70 (35 reviews) (~5.33 km from centre)
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The Nexus of the Universe
Historical landmark
👍👍 And Kramer, stay alive! No matter what occurs, I will find you!
4.70 (21 reviews) (~3.05 km from centre)
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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Scenic spot
👍👍 A nice place for an afternoon/evening walk. Great for short running. The distance isn’t long enough for running, but highly recommended for casual walks
4.70 (13 reviews) (~6.42 km from centre)
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Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Historical landmark
Memorial to 11,500 Americans who died on British prison ships during the Revolutionary War.
4.60 (142 reviews) (~6.48 km from centre)
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Fort Clinton
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful scenery on the top! Peaceful and so relaxing!
4.60 (49 reviews) (~5.56 km from centre)
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Gay Liberation Monument
Historical landmark
White-painted, bronze cast statues of 2 men & 2 women, commemorating the gay liberation movement.
4.50 (65 reviews) (~2.63 km from centre)
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