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

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions 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 240 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Private Museum Tours

Tourist attraction

👍👍 I have experienced a wonderful museum tour with Maria at the Met. It was a tour of a lifetime. She was fun and informative. I was totally enraptured in her magnetic story telling style.

5.00 (22 reviews)

New York Carl

Tourist attraction

👍👍 it was a kind of... warm?? 10/10 experience

5.00 (21 reviews)

Questing NY

Tourist attraction

👍👍 If you’re looking for a fun way to explore NYC — finding oft overlooked city specifics — a Questing scavenger hunt is for you! My daughter and I followed clever clues (with the exact right level of difficulty) around FiDi and South Street Seaport areas of Manhattan. It was challenging, fun and inf...

5.00 (19 reviews)

Nas Mural

Tourist attraction

👍👍 I grew up listening to Nas. Was honoured to be able to visit this Art piece and pay tribute to the GOAT. I know I’ll meet Nas in person one day. It will be a dream come true and a full circle moment. Looking forward to it

5.00 (18 reviews)

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)

All In The Family House

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Those were the days...

5.00 (9 reviews)

Soldier Monument

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Excellent

5.00 (7 reviews)

Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

Tourist attraction

5.00 (6 reviews)

Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court

Sculpture museum

5.00 (5 reviews)

Lights for Life

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A few points. I went as a neighbor and a hospital employee and I am Jewish. That said, the place is beautiful. They both put a lot into it and it shows. While it is free to see it, any donations are sent to SIUH. Shows you where these people's heart are. Special people. I can't comment on any reli...

4.90 (144 reviews)

Harbor View Lawn

Park

👍👍 A nice green patch with inclination and a nice view. Conveniently located next to the ferry, at the end of Pier One on Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.90 (110 reviews)

The United House of Prayer for All People

Church

👍👍 Little known Soul Food Kitchen in Harlem. Owned and manage by the Church. All your soul food favorites are here Only real good comfort food like your Grandma used to make sold here. Sweet potato 🥧 pie and peach cobbler too. Look for the banner outside if it's there it means that the Kitchen is open...

4.90 (95 reviews)

Holographic Studios

Art gallery

👍👍 I encourage you to take a class from Dr. Laser--you'll love it! I took a wonderful class here, made my first hologram, learned a ton about holography, and had a lot of fun. Dr. Laser is a great teacher--he helps you dive into hands-on learning very quickly and explains the science and methodology o...

4.90 (69 reviews)

Cullman Education Center MoMA

Museum

👍👍 Anyone can and should take these classes. You get an intimate look at artwork while the museum is empty! Even better have a non-judgmental conversation about artwork, the elements, principles and process.

4.90 (51 reviews)

Pratt Institute Sculpture Park

Museum

👍👍 Very interesting and historical some very unique pieces

4.90 (34 reviews)

Hunter's Point South Park Playground

Playground

👍👍 This playground is not big, yet probably the only one in NYC that has skyline view AND cherry blossom when in season. The okay structures are inclusive and can entertain kids at different ages and agility level. There are also sidewalks, fields, and dog park in the park and restaurants nearby so it'...

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)

Torah Animal World

Museum

👍👍 Torah Animal World is an absolute one of a kind experience, for lovers of unique museums, taxidermy, or the natural world. Rabbi Deutsch is a remarkable individual with many fascinating stories to tell and a breadth of knowledge to share, and he gives the tours personally. You are allowed to touch a...

4.90 (19 reviews)

Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway

Tourist attraction

4.90 (15 reviews)

Southernmost Point of New York

Tourist attraction

4.90 (14 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in New York, United States