If you’re thinking that visiting the famed museums, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building is all there is to a great New York experience, I’ve got a surprise for you. The Big Apple has tons of unique and wonderful places for the more adventurous. Here are some must-visit yet lesser-known destinations in the city. Hotel Edison This gorgeous Art Deco remnant, opened in 1931, had its lights turned on for the first time by Thomas Edison himself via remote control from his New Jersey-home. If you’re a “Godfather” fan, the death of Luca Brasi was filmed in the hotel’s coffee shop. The Oscar-winning “Birdman” also used its Rum House Bar for several scenes with Michael Keaton. Image source: edisonhotelnyc.com The Record Plant This is the studio where many famous musicians recorded their iconic songs, including “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Walk this Way” by Aerosmith. It is also where Slade recorded the timeless yuletide tune “Merry Christmas, Everybody.” The Campbell This seemingly hole-in-the-wall respite is on one corner of Grand Central Station. It was originally leased from the railroad by the great financier John W. Campbell, and at the time was the largest ground-floor space in Manhattan. Before being converted into a bar, it was a railroad prison and later a radio station. Image source: gonomad.com Alice In Wonderland in Central Park
A visit to Central Park would not be complete without espying this bronze statue of Alice sitting on a giant mushroom, surrounded by the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat. It is located just north of the Conservatory Water on East 74th Street. My name’s John Clemenza, and I’m a Hawaii-based surfer focusing on going pro. I also dream of conquering the urban jungle, too– particularly New York. More on my interests here.
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