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 93 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Experience NYC

Tour operator

👍👍 Loved it, John has fantastic charisma for a tour guide, made it totally memorable. Thanks! 😁

5.00 (85 reviews)

NYC Bus Rental

Bus charter

5.00 (25 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)

Luxury Bus Rental

Transportation service

5.00 (8 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)

Bike Tours Central Park

Tour agency

👍👍 Bike Tours Central Park was awesome! We only had a few hours in the city and chose to do a bike tour to learn about the park rather than just wander through. Because our time was limited, Tony managed to move it along without us feeling rushed. It was worth the VIP experience and I will recommend...

4.90 (53 reviews)

Vacation Spirit

Travel agency

4.90 (34 reviews)

Pratt Institute Sculpture Park

Museum

👍👍 Very interesting and historical some very unique pieces

4.90 (34 reviews)

9/11 Tribute In Light

Tourist attraction

Revered public art installation of 2 beams of light projected in the sky on the 9/11 anniversary.

4.80 (121 reviews)

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)

Hush Hip Hop Tours

Tourist attraction

High-energy themed tours of clubs, murals & landmarks from the city's storied hip-hop culture.

4.80 (84 reviews)

Midtown Manhattan Skyline

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Midtown Manhattan's skyline is an iconic panorama of towering skyscrapers, including landmarks like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center. The area is bustling with activity, offering world-class shopping along Fifth Avenue, the vibrant atmosphere of Times Square,...

4.80 (83 reviews)

The Hills

Park

👍👍 One of the beautiful place in NYC to go check it out in the summer Dont go alone take your favorite person, family or friends. You love enjoy it. Go in the morning Highly recommend

4.80 (80 reviews)

Custom & Private New York Tours Inc

Sightseeing tour agency

4.80 (80 reviews)

The Church of St. Luke in the Fields

Episcopal church

👍👍 I am a life long Roman Catholic, my entire family tracing back to my great great great grandmother have all been catholic. Naturally i was raised in a catholic school both elementary and high school. Therefore one can expect and understand that my mentality and political thinking would be conservati...

4.80 (70 reviews)

Sylvan Terrace

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Awesome new find on the upper upper west side. Piece of old New York!!! Sylvan Terrace was originally a carriage path leading to the front of the nearby Morris-Jumel mansion, built in 1765. The area was largely rural until 1882, when the land surrounding the mansion was broken up and sold. Develope...

4.80 (60 reviews)

St. Paul's Chapel

Chapel

Italian Renaissance revival domed chapel on Columbia's campus hosting services, concerts & events.

4.80 (50 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in New York, United States