I’m heading over to New York City this last long weekend of the summer for a volleyball tournament, so needless to say, I’ve got the Big Apple on my mind this week. Sights, restaurants, cafes, and shopping galore!
But then I thought—there’s got to be more to New York City than the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. I don’t need to take another photo inside the LO-VE statue, nor do I have to make my round to see the Naked Cowboy. What’s a girl to do in New York City that’s new, fun, and exciting?!
Well, now there’s TripAtlas’s New York City Guide: Ten Unique Tours of NYC and Discover the “Other Side” of New York City. From the Bronx, to Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Upper East Side—these Ten Tours of New York City will take you through the best, most interesting and unique NYC experiences that are sure to be way better and much less crowded than visiting the Statue of Liberty tourist-trap on a Saturday afternoon in the summer.
10 Fun and Unique Tours of NYC: Discover the Other Side of the New York City
1. Millionaire’s Mile—Fifth Ave & the Upper East Side, Manhattan
If it’s good enough for Madonna to scope out—then you should check it out too. These tours of Millionaire’s Mile in the Upper East Side of Manhattan give you a glimpse into the history behind the rich and famous in Manhattan; their stories of intrigue, mystery and romance; and the story behind the architecture.
Approx $180 per person for a three-hour tour.
2. Sunday Gospel Tour, Harlem, Manhattan
Wake up early on a Sunday morning for this four to six hour tour that takes you through Harlem, known as the “Black capital of the world.” Besides seeing the Apollo Theatre, Duke Ellington’s home, and having an authentic “soul food” lunch, you’ll be taken to some of the Harlem’s local African American church congregations where you’ll hear soulful gospel at its best.
$55 per person for the four to six hour tour.
