{"id":70299,"date":"2021-02-16T05:15:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T09:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=70299"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:41:20","slug":"the-7-hidden-gems-of-nyc-you-need-to-visit-at-least-once","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/70299\/the-7-hidden-gems-of-nyc-you-need-to-visit-at-least-once\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Hidden Gems of NYC You Need to Visit At Least Once"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for a few unforgettable hidden gems of NYC? You&#8217;ve reached the right place. New York City is one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetware.com\/world\/top-cities-in-the-world-to-visit-eng-1-39.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traveling destinations in the world. People visit the Big Apple to see all of its famous sites and attractions. The Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Times Square all attract millions of visitors every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, what many people don\u2019t realize is that there is a lot more to this beautiful city than meets the eye. From museums, art galleries, and gardens to libraries and restaurants \u2014 NYC is full of hidden gems no tourist should miss out on. Read on to find out what they are.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7 Hidden Gems of NYC You Should Visit:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. The Grand Central Whispering Gallery&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the Grand Central Terminal in New York, the Whispering Gallery is one of the most popular hidden gems the city has to offer. Its name stems from its unusual architecture. It is a circular enclosure underneath a dome, in which the acoustics allow you to hear whispers from the other side of the room. Beautiful, elaborate murals cover the walls, giving the vast space an old-school artsy vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from being an interesting landmark to visit, this gallery is also one of the most romantic date destinations in the city. Couples love trying out the whispering gallery and confessing their feelings to each other from across the room.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The Museum of Ice Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC is famous for its museums. However, even some of the biggest museum fans haven\u2019t heard of or visited the tastiest museum the city has to offer. It is a special kind of museum: it opens in different spots every summer in the form of a pop-up shop. The museum offers an interactive and tasty experience to all its visitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can spend the afternoon wandering through an ice cream wonderland, sampling every flavor and topping they have to offer. Additionally, you can mix things up and come up with your own combos or try something you\u2019ve never had before.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70301\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70301 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC.jpg\" alt=\"Hidden Gems of NYC\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70301 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC.jpg\" alt=\"Hidden Gems of NYC\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hidden-Gems-of-NYC-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Photo by: Beyond My Ken under these licenses: <a class=\"extiw\" title=\"w:en:Creative Commons\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/en:Creative_Commons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons<\/a>&nbsp;Attribution-Share Alike&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4.0 International<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3.0 Unported<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2.5 Generic<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2.0 Generic<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/1.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1.0 Generic<\/a>&nbsp;license.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Please Don\u2019t Tell Secret Bar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place definitely has the coolest name on our list of hidden gems of NYC. Though the prohibition era is long behind us, hidden bars still have a certain amount of appeal, especially for tourists. Between Avenue A and 1st Avenue, the entrance to this bar goes completely unnoticed by those not in the know. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who are in the know step into a little phone box, pick up the phone, and buzz once. After that, a door in the wall opens, letting them into the bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The place is intimate and cozy, and the drinks are amazing. You can spend a lovely evening sipping on cocktails and snacking on delicious food, completely hidden away from any prying eyes. It is the perfect secret spot for dates or fun nights out with friends.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who want to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move to Brooklyn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often overlook how much this part of NYC can offer when it comes to nature. The Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm is a perfect peaceful getaway for anyone who wishes to escape the busy streets and city lights.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grange is a company that owns three big rooftop farms in <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/54\/a-guide-to-brooklyn-culture\/\">Brooklyn<\/a>, and they grow all sorts of fruits and vegetables. Visitors can do rooftop yoga, relax and read on the many benches, or simply wander among all the plants. They offer both open-house hours and private tours, so you can pick whichever option you prefer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70300\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70300 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70300 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Brooklyn-Grange-Rooftop-Farm-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm. Photo by Ian Bartlett | @bartlettville under&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a class=\"extiw\" title=\"w:en:Creative Commons\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/en:Creative_Commons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons<\/a>&nbsp;<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International<\/a> license.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Berlin In New York City<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you have to go to Germany to see what\u2019s left of the Berlin Wall, you are mistaken. When the wall was demolished in 1989, sections decorated with elaborate artwork were preserved and brought to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five places in New York City<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since these places are pretty far apart from each other, visiting all of them in one day could offer you a true taste of New York and all its parts. Combining art, history, and a walking tour makes for a fun and relaxing day you will surely enjoy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. The Sunset Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is my personal favorite on our list of 7 hidden gems of NYC. Most people think that they need to go to the Empire State Building to catch a glimpse of the beauty that is New York during sunset. While the view from the top is quite impressive, there are other spots that make it even more magical. One of them is the aptly named Sunset Park.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the Brooklyn neighborhood of the same name, the Sunset Park sits atop a leafy hill and offers a magnificent view of the Statue of Liberty. Beyond the statue, the sky and the city stretch endlessly, and the view is even more striking during sunset. If you want to take that perfect sunset pic or just enjoy the colors, this park is perfect for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Cilantro: A Mexican Food Heaven<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love Mexican food, look no further. This<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cilantronyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> small restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the Upper West Side is the place where all your culinary dreams will come true. It is known for its friendly and cozy atmosphere, great music, and, most importantly, mouth-watering food.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this place is pretty unknown, you won\u2019t find many tourists there. It is a great spot for a quiet and delicious getaway from your busy schedule. It is also quite affordable and has an old-school feel to it that you just won\u2019t be able to resist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you have read, New York City has a lot more to offer than its most famous monuments and locations. If you want to get to know the real side of this city, our list of hidden gems of NYC is the perfect starting point. Hopefully, visiting the places above inspires you to look even further, as there is still so much you can explore.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Author bio&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nancy Zafrani is the general manager of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oz Moving &amp; Storage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in NYC. A day-one employee of Oz, she has 25 years of experience in the moving industry. As a New Yorker, Nancy also has lots of travel experience in and around the big apple.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for a few unforgettable hidden gems of NYC? You&#8217;ve reached the right place. New York City is one of the most popular traveling destinations in the world. People visit the Big Apple to see all of its famous sites and attractions. 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