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14 Non-Touristy Things Everybody Should Do In NYC

Explore the city's lesser-known gems.

1. Glimpse what the subway was once like with a detour through a defunct underground station.

2. Grab some authentic Chinese food in Flushing.

3. Relax in the community gardens of the East Village.

4. Find yourself in a medieval wonderland at The Cloisters.

5. Perhaps contemporary is more your jam? Head to The Whitney.

6. Maybe you'd rather try a gallery walk.

7. Sample the city's diverse cuisine at Smorgasburg.

8. Approach NYC's history from a new angle at the Tenement Museum.

9. Afterward, bike across the Williamsburg bridge!

10. Enjoy a pint (or several) at the Brooklyn Brewery.

11. Take a stroll along the Washington Mews.

12. Don't forget to indulge in the city's infamous street meat.

13. Weekend brunch is a MUST.

14. Lastly, never forget to appreciate being in the city of dreams.

Whether you're visiting or a native, it's never too late to discover New York's secret treasures!

And with all that New York has to offer, JetBlue is proud to call itself New York's Hometown AirlineTM.