Hidden gems: Historic sites 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 46 places from Historic site category.

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Camp Santanoni Historic Area
Historical place
👍👍 Always wanted to go to main camp. My father took me farm a few times back in mid-late 80's and today was day I made it all the way in
5.00 (27 reviews)
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Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Educational Center
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful property. Tours to take or wander on your own. Delicious cafe in the visitor center. Plan for most of the day
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum
Museum
👍👍 We enjoyed our tour of this museum. An interesting bit of history associated with the Roycroft Inn.
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Ellwanger Garden
Historical place
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Persen House
Historical place
👍👍 Andrew and Taylor are awesome!
4.90 (16 reviews)
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Eastern National
Historical place
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Strong-Todd House
Historical place
👍👍 Did our first look and wedding party photos here! Beautiful building and love the ivy growing along it.
4.90 (12 reviews)
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Montour Falls Historic District
Historical place
4.90 (8 reviews)
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Samuel de Champlain Monument
Historical place
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Frederick Douglass Gravesite
Historical place
4.80 (143 reviews)
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Fort Klock Restoration
Historical place
4.80 (93 reviews)
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Caughnawaga Indian Village
Historical place
👍👍 there is so much to see and learn here. amazing Indian artifacts some going all the way back to 1,000 A.D. , the Indian church and candle chapel, so many status and plaques. the grounds alone are worth a nice stroll. the you can hike to the healing springs and Indian Village where at least 12 long h...
4.80 (16 reviews)
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Powell Farm
Historical place
👍👍 This farm is on the Old Bethpage Village Restoration (you are supposed to pay for the entire, but it's worth it). Great spot to visit. There are a lot of interesting houses around.
4.80 (12 reviews)
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Jumel Terrace Historic District
Historical place
4.80 (11 reviews)
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Historical marker - Submerged Track
Historical place
A plaque indicates this 205-foot underwater railway where boats were launched in the 1950s.
4.80 (10 reviews)
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Abraham Woodhull House Marker
Historical place
👍👍 Captain Simcoe brought me here. 😅
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct
Park
👍 Nice spot to get some fresh air. Flat even walking path along a canal with lots of wildlife to see.
4.70 (119 reviews)
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Lorenzo State Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 I grew up in Caz, and visited Lorenzo many times with my family and for school trips as well. I was finally able to show my wife around. The grounds are beautiful as always, and a walk through the well kept paths and trails is a great way to relax. They’re currently doing maintenance on the front s...
4.70 (112 reviews)
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Guaranty Building & Interpretive Center
Historical place
Built in 1896, this skyscraper features a facade with terra cotta blocks & detailed ornamentation.
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Herkimer Home
Historical place
👍👍 Recently attended a ghost hunting event at the Herkimer Home. It was a lot of fun and inspired me to come back (during the day) to learn more about our area's local history.
4.70 (95 reviews)
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