{"id":736,"date":"2013-12-09T17:52:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T17:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/headed-to-nyc-check-out-these-4-secret-landmarks\/"},"modified":"2014-09-12T19:24:29","modified_gmt":"2014-09-12T19:24:29","slug":"headed-to-nyc-check-out-these-4-secret-landmarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/headed-to-nyc-check-out-these-4-secret-landmarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Headed to NYC? Check Out These 4 Secret Landmarks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aneswede\/318805351\/sizes\/m\/in\/photolist-uaXHZ-uABD8-vf8CH-vf9aQ-vf9Gw-yXeVN-AakXj-ATGWT-DY1fq-K4Jrm-PgDWg-PgDWr-2DBhUP-35iS3B-3jgo8M-48exjb-4dZMMz-4hxzxD-4nG7RB-4uGxDG-4vy5ga-4Tb51q-54Cz4d-54X1oh-5bJQzr-5fzEBf-5hMtuR-5hMtwr-5hMtyr-5hQPzS-5hQYEh-5hQYGd-5nFa7N-5sDTg2-5sDUUF-5sJgQN-5sJiTf-5t87pt-5tcvuG-5AMGuQ-5K12Ck-5LXVZy-6bAH4W-6dJgF6-6jyCbo-6u1DoA-6v2yiD-6vAvGs-6EAu8t-6EECSY-7kA1Tj\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/2013\/12\/NYC.jpg\" alt=\"Headed to NYC? Check Out These 4 Secret Landmarks. Photo credit: Erik Anestad\" title=\"Headed to NYC? Check Out These 4 Secret Landmarks. Photo credit: Erik Anestad\" width=\"450\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nSo, you think you know everything about New York City? Whether you&rsquo;you&#39;ve admired it in movies and television, or you visit the city that never sleeps annually, there is always something new to know about NYC. A city that is so big and diverse is allowed to hold special secrets that make it such a unique place to visit and wonder about its awesome history.\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong>The former City Hall Station<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nIf NYC was a body, the MTA subway system would be its Circulatory system. Getting around is easy with a subway system that runs 24\/7\/365. (Even on the Holidays!) This transit system dates back to the early 20th century when the city was a lot less busy. But, did you know you could travel back in time? Did you know that underneath City Hall there is a former station that has been closed since 1945? This beautiful station can only be seen if you take the 6 train at Brooklyn Bridge to the other side- the loop around from the Downtown to the Uptown side. (Note: It will be a quick sight!)\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong>Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Station<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nWith its grand celebration of its Centennial, Grand Central Station put up all of the bells and whistles for the event. Therefore, it&rsquo;s no surprise that you&rsquo;ll see special events going on all year &lsquo;round. You might also glimpse tourists doing something that seems strange. This unmarked secret landmark is in front of the Oyster Bar and Restaurant- an acoustic wonder that is too cool not to try. If you stand at the diagonal arches and whisper, you can hear the other&#39;s voice from across the hall. We only wish we knew what secrets people had to say!\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong>Rooftop Urban Oasis at The Met<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nFor culture and fine art, there&#39;s no other place to visit than the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With amazing collections in a historical facility, it is probably one of the world&#39;s most renowned museums. While you&#39;re in the Upper East Side, you don&#39;t even have to leave the facility to enjoy a great view and a drink. At the top of the Museum is a Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar. This is probably NYC&#39;s best kept secret- the views are stunning and the ambiance is oh so cool.\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong>Abandoned Islands<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nYou may think you know everything about NYC- like the fact that the Manhattan Island was purchased for $24? You may even know about Roosevelt Island- a mostly residential, but scenic spot. But, what about abandoned islands just lying around this big city? Some include North Brother Island, South Brother Island and Hart Island- abandoned islands that once served a purpose and now stand the test of time. Some are bird sanctuaries, time capsules from the 1960s and most of all, overgrown flora and uninhabited ruins. Warning- Do not try to visit these islands on your own.&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<em>Headed to;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-new-york-city-nyc-new-york\">NYC<\/a>? Book your flight on;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\">CheapOair<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\nPhoto credit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aneswede\/318805351\/sizes\/m\/in\/photolist-uaXHZ-uABD8-vf8CH-vf9aQ-vf9Gw-yXeVN-AakXj-ATGWT-DY1fq-K4Jrm-PgDWg-PgDWr-2DBhUP-35iS3B-3jgo8M-48exjb-4dZMMz-4hxzxD-4nG7RB-4uGxDG-4vy5ga-4Tb51q-54Cz4d-54X1oh-5bJQzr-5fzEBf-5hMtuR-5hMtwr-5hMtyr-5hQPzS-5hQYEh-5hQYGd-5nFa7N-5sDTg2-5sDUUF-5sJgQN-5sJiTf-5t87pt-5tcvuG-5AMGuQ-5K12Ck-5LXVZy-6bAH4W-6dJgF6-6jyCbo-6u1DoA-6v2yiD-6vAvGs-6EAu8t-6EECSY-7kA1Tj\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erik Anestad<\/a>&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you think you know everything about New York City? Whether you&rsquo;you&#39;ve admired it in movies and television, or you visit the city that never sleeps annually, there is always something new to know about NYC. 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