There are many different levels to traveling. When you go to a place you’ve never been to, it’s natural to want to see all of the “important” things there are to see. However, just because something is a landmark or a special work of art, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the most important thing you need to do. New York City, for instance, has endless touristy things to visit, such as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty. But if you’re looking to travel to Manhattan and do something different than normal tourists, here are some things you can do.
A Speakeasy
When the sun goes down and the bars open up, one great thing you can do in Manhattan is to check out a speakeasy. A speakeasy is a hidden bar that usually has something edgy or hip about it, and is often in unusual locations, like in the back room of a coffee shop. NYC has a ton of these!
Central Park
Central Park is an incredibly famous place, so you may be able to classify it as something touristy. However, because there isn’t much to do there, it tends to be shockingly low on most tourists’ destinations—so make sure to check it out!
A Sports Game
With so many landmarks in Manhattan, many tourists pass over one of the most iconic aspects of NYC—its sports history. Check out a Yankees or Knicks game, and you’ll truly learn what it means to be a New Yorker!