9/11 Museum - best historical museum I've ever been to *

Posted by aimlessillini on August 15, 2025, 11:42:39, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Walking Tour over Brooklyn Bridge into DUMBO - really was awesome *

Posted by aimlessillini on August 15, 2025, 11:40:57, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Not under the radar, and arguably pretty touristy, but Katz hit the spot

Posted by GrandmotherPearlsJam on August 15, 2025, 11:17:17, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Not under the radar, and arguably pretty touristy, but Katz hit the spot

Posted by GrandmotherPearlsJam on August 15, 2025, 11:16:40, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

If you do a Broadway show, I highly recommend oh, Mary

Posted by snipes824 on August 12, 2025, 18:07:02, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Saw it the other week and it’s really funny. As for good but different touristy stuff, you could take the train all the way up north to fort Tyron park and the cloisters. Very nice park and museum, and you get some great views of the Hudson/GW bridge up there. Plus it’s a different flavor of the city that most people never experience. Much quieter and family friendly. Everyone does Brooklyn, but I always suggest Astoria if you’re looking for under the radar things to do. It’s a great lived-in neighborhood of long time immigrants that has fantastic food. Get some Greek at taverna kyclades, tellys, or agnanti. Washington square park and the village in general are not under the radar, but it’s the best part of Manhattan. Can do a night at the comedy cellar or blue note. Less iconic, but I always loved doing a late show at Terra blues. Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Ray’s Candy Store on Avenue A. Get some deep fried oreos and beignets!*

Posted by shua on August 12, 2025, 17:45:48, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

this IG post is timely...

Posted by torinese on August 11, 2025, 12:28:09, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8EaTZMmF5/?hl=en governor's island was fun, and doing the touristy 4 person bike around was highly entertaining. though i was a bit underwhelmed by little island, i can see how a concert there would be fun. i've been wanting to go to the cloisters, but haven't trekked up to washington heights for it yet. Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

International Center of Photography; Staten Island Ferry at sunset (free)

Posted by Chilango on August 8, 2025, 10:01:53, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Tourist items that are great but somewhat underrated

Posted by JacobRDaugherty on August 7, 2025, 12:22:16, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Federal Hall is awesome. Great understanding of the founding of our country. Ellis Island is an exceptional visit. Visited numerous times and has gotten better on each visit. Tenement Museum in the East Village is crazy. Go to Washington Square Park and lose $20 playing chess. Tell them you want to lose medium and it will be a highly entertaining way to spend $20. After go to Faicco's and get an Italian Sandwich. Definitely feeds 2 and potentially 3 off of one sandwich but so so good. I am biased, but Stone and Pearl Street history is fun. If you dine on Stone Street, you are likely helping pay my salary. I walk through the Oculus daily but it is an architectural marvel that is amazing to see from the inside and the outside Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

The Campbell is a great place to get a drink in Grand Central Station*

Posted by CoronaTheirAss on August 7, 2025, 12:10:19, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

History museum is great - but not the normal exhibits. Need to do the special exhibits

Posted by CoronaTheirAss on August 7, 2025, 12:07:38, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

I always like the Brooklyn Promenade. You can get pizza at Grimaldi's under the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk the bridge if you feeling frisky. Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Get a Citi Bike and cruise down the Hudson River Greenway

Posted by Herman Blume on August 7, 2025, 10:54:52, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

https://citibikenyc.com/rides/hudson-river-greenway Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Day crew bump*

Posted by GrandmotherPearlsJam on August 7, 2025, 10:36:29, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Take the IKEA Ferry to get day drunk at Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook*

Posted by CWR10 on August 6, 2025, 20:36:39, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet.

Buy heroin in Chinatown, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Sea Lions show at NY Aquarium, walk the Brooklyn

Posted by complainant on August 6, 2025, 20:32:50, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

ESPN Zone*

Posted by VIV on August 6, 2025, 20:22:34, in reply to "Hit me with some under the radar NYC activities/sights/recs"

Previous Message Last year we did Central Park, the High Line, observation deck at the Edge (super touristy, but fun nonetheless), and the Met over a quick weekend. Plus the West Wing exhibit at the Paley Center, which was cool. This time we're staying down around Union Square and will be there almost a week. I'm going to work from our NYC office one morning since my wife has a work presentation to give, we might try to take in a Broadway show, and the wife wants to go to a needlepoint store on the Upper East side, but other that we have no plans as of yet. "the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."