Hidden gems - Historical landmarks in New York, United States not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in New York

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. This list contains 86 places from Historical landmark category.

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William Cullen Bryant Statue

Sculpture

👍 William Cullen Bryant, (born Nov. 3, 1794, Cummington, Mass., U.S.—died June 12, 1878, New York City), poet of nature, best remembered for “Thanatopsis,” and editor for 50 years of the New York Evening Post. A descendant of early Puritan immigrants, Bryant at 16 entered the sophomore class of Willia...

5.00 (16 reviews)

Camperdown Elm

Historical landmark

5.00 (10 reviews)

Mayor John Purroy Mitchel Memorial

Sculpture

👍👍 I think this area is the most beautiful place in Central where you can see a lot of cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season. It's also safe.

4.90 (43 reviews)

St. Mary Star of the Sea

Catholic church

👍👍 One of the most down to earth churches I have been too. Mass was about 35min or less.

4.90 (35 reviews)

Lajos Kossuth Monument

Sculpture

👍👍 It is almost unbelievable that you can find a statue of Kossuth in New York. Although it is not close to the big landmarks in New York, let's visit it as a Hungarian if we can. It can be combined with exploring Central Park, as it is approx. It is a 10-minute walk away.

4.90 (28 reviews)

Bayard–Condict Building

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful building and the only building designed by Louis Sullivan (1856-1924) in New York City. It was built between 1897 and 1899. Note the elaborate decorations on the front facade typical for buildings designed by Louis Sullivan. Early in his career Frank Lloyd Wright worked for the firm of Adl...

4.90 (20 reviews)

Garden of Meditation

Garden

👍👍 Great experience. I went to this garden with a group for meditation. It was great.

4.90 (9 reviews)

Burnett Fountain

Historical landmark

👍 Not the best fountain to visit in winter but still pretty nice!

4.80 (71 reviews)

Joan of Arc Monument

Sculpture

👍👍 Great monument to a wonderful person…

4.80 (53 reviews)

The New York Life Building

Historical landmark

👍👍 Can’t believe this place hasn’t got a review yet. It looks absolutely beautiful in the night light with the golden cap and to know this is 100 years old, makes it all the more historical and beautiful.

4.80 (36 reviews)

Hangman's Elm

Historical landmark

👍👍 Like history itself, the story of English elms in New York hasn’t been straight-forward. As the international cousin of the American elm, they have been referred to as the foreign elm, with debates about whether they’re native or nonnative to New York. This specific English elm, however, speaks for...

4.80 (35 reviews)

Forest Park Pine Grove

Historical landmark

👍👍 This is a great place for walking, bike riding or hiking through the trails any time of year!

4.80 (29 reviews)

Mill Rock Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 A very underrated city park that is often overshadowed by the other more well-known parks. You'll find very few tourists and no cyclists. The beaches are never crowded. The best time to visit is probably in the dead of night.

4.80 (27 reviews)

Magnolia Tree Earth Center

Historical landmark

😠 As an individual who has been following the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's renovation process closely, I must say that I am extremely irritated at the lack of communication from the center and the general public. The complete lack of updates and information has left me feeling frustrated and confused...

4.80 (26 reviews)

Endale Arch

Historical landmark

👍👍 Very spectacular and beautiful especially at night. I suggest that if you travel to this area, you must visit

4.80 (25 reviews)

The Garment Worker

Historical landmark

👍👍 The Garment Worker sculpture is a sculpture located among skyscrapers and businesses on Broadway at 555 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY. It’s located on Fashion Avenue, Seventh Avenue, in the Fashion District of New York City. It was made by Judith Weller and is located next to the Needle Threading A B...

4.80 (24 reviews)

NYW&B Westchester Avenue Station

Historical landmark

👍👍 This c. 1912 landmark, one of a few New York Westchester & Boston Railway (NYW&B) stations still standing, should be preserved, renovated, and re-opened as a trackside railfan park and museum.

4.80 (20 reviews)

Gertrude Stein Statue

Sculpture

👍👍 In the heart of Manhattan is the New York Public Library, which with its more than three million books, is one of the best endowed in the world. The New York Public Library is a private institution created on May 23, 1895 by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, formed b...

4.80 (19 reviews)

Ebbets Field Flagpole

Historical landmark

👍👍 A Dodger relic, relocated This flagpole stood in Ebbets Field until Brooklyn’s famed ballpark was torn down in 1960. In 2012, the flagpole was unveiled in a ceremony attended by Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon Robinson, along with Brooklyn Nets player Jerry Stackhouse.

4.80 (15 reviews)

Westinghouse Time Capsules

Historical landmark

👍👍 A Mickey Mouse watch and a pack of camel cigarettes. To be opened in the year 6939

4.80 (15 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in New York, United States