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Wandering The Streets With A Rich Past - Greenwich Village

The Village is one of New York’s most historically rich neighborhoods and it has architecture spanning all eras. It is almost like a time capsule that has embraced culture and counter-culture alike. Originally attracting artists, writers, musicians and actors, this area is full of old New York charm with buildings tucked away on winding streets created before the existence of the grid.

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Yonkers Gilded Age - Glenview

Glenview is a mansion built in 1877 by successful stockbroker, John Bond Trevor. In 1876, Trevor purchased 23 acres and commissioned architect Charles W. Clinton to design his home in the New York City suburbs. Nothing was spared both inside and out, when building the house.

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Little Island - NYC

Little Island is a unique New York City park designed by Thomas Heatherwick with landscape architect Signe Nielsen. The green space is the first of its kind in Manhattan. The structure of the park is made up of 132 concrete “tulips” at different heights, creating grassy hills and offering views of Manhattan and New Jersey.

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Green-Wood - One of America’s First Rural Cemetery

Some 600,000 permanent residents call Green-Wood Cemetery home. Inspired in part by the Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, Highgate Cemetery in London and Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, it was founded in 1838 by Henry Evelyn Pierrepont and designed by David Bates Douglass, and was one of the first rural cemeteries in America.

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The Happiest Hours - NYC Rooftop Cocktails

Heighten your Happy Hour experience - literally - getting just a little bit closer to the sun or stars with your favorite libation. A rooftop invites you to slow down, relax and enjoy the breathtaking city skyline, or an awesome sunset. Whether it is a lively, dynamic atmosphere, a lounge vibe, or you’re just looking to catch some rays, New York City rooftops have it all. This is just a sample of the many rooftop lounges and bars in the Big Apple.

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