The Other Side Of New York New York City in the United States of America is best known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, extra-ordinary entertainment, refined museums, and a lively nightlife scene. The huge urban oasis is also a great tourist hotspot. The skyscraper-filled skyline of New York has many dominating and iconic structures such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and One World Observatory. In simple words, it can be easily said it is the hub of art, fashion and culture of the contemporary world. The ever evolving New York City always throws something new even if you are a frequent traveller to this destination. While at a glance it may seem like every corner of the city and its main attractions have been explored, but when you delve a little deeper, you will find many hidden gems and off-beat things to discover.
Here are some experiences and sightseeing options which you can add to your travel plans when you book your New York flights from UK. It will definitely enhance your experience and make the trip more quirky and exciting. Green-Wood Cemetery The 478-acre Revolutionary War site – Green-Wood Cemetery is worth the visit if you are in New York. The historical site is the actual inspiration for the creation of New York’s famous parks, including Central Park and Prospect Park. The highlights of the Green-Wood include 19th- and 20th-century statuary, glacial ponds, scenic paths, valleys, and hills and a blissful atmosphere. High Line Take a tour of High Line which is the site of an elevated park. In past it was the site of an off-the-ground freight train system and is now a beautiful place with some of the most attractive flora, public art, and architecture. It is also a delightful spot of leisure. The High Line attracts plenty of travellers and locals everyday for great city views, exhibitions and a calm and tranquil time.
MoMath - The Museum of Mathematics Love or hate - Mathematics is an indispensable part of human life, but to experience the fun of it, the Museum of Mathematics is a place worth exploring. If you have an interest in maths, you can explore a lot and if you are not so keen in the subject, you will realise that it is indeed the coolest thing. The museum started in 2012. It presents unique insights into mathematics in our daily life, from the shapes of nature to architecture, technology and much more. The Graffiti Wall of Fame The famous urban art centre is located in Harlem at 106th Street and Park Avenue. The cultural treasure and street art graffiti make the whole area vibrant colourful. For more than three decades, local artists have been showing off their skills on this giant wall and every time you visit it will give you new images created by cans of spray paint. Apart from these, the metropolis is home to many other quirky attractions such as Museum of Sex, Fort Tryon Park, Alice Austen House and City Hall Station.