non-touristy things to do in nyc

The beauty of living in or visiting NYC is that there is an endless amount of things to do. Many of them are well-known (like the Met, Central Park etc.) and while those places are fun to visit, there are so many hidden gems in the city that make up more of the uniqueness of the city. Here are my favorites

museums

From private libraries and contemporary art museums to architectural masterpieces, these are some of the best museums to visit in the city that are open right now.

art galleries

There are countless art galleries located around the city, (particularly in neighborhoods like Chelsea, the Upper East Side, and SoHo) with continuously changing artists and exhibitions.

outdoor

As the weather gets warmer, there will be increasingly more opportunities to enjoy the numerous outdoor spaces NYC has to offer. From parks to secret gardens, these are the best outdoor spots to check out.

other

Here are the installations, pop-ups and more that you see all over Instagram and find out about them only after the tickets are all sold out. Be the first to know about these exhibits before everyone else does.