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Hidden Gems of NYC

Quirky and lesser-known corners of New York City, from the tiniest plot of land to tucked-away gardens and offbeat museums.

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Hess Triangle

Set into a West Village sidewalk, this tiny triangular tile mosaic marks an unusual piece of private property embedded in public space.

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Mmuseumm

Tucked away in a Cortlandt Alley freight elevator, this modern natural history museum showcases quirky, everyday objects through its distinctive curatorial style.

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Mosaic House

Attraction

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The Mysterious Bookshop

Specializing entirely in crime and detective stories, this independent bookstore and publisher in lower Manhattan offers a focused haven for mystery fiction fans.

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Cleopatra's Needle

Standing in Central Park, this ancient Egyptian obelisk is one half of a separated historic pair, with its twin located across the Atlantic in London.