Spend an afternoon searching for treasures at the Brooklyn Flea. Locals love shopping for one-of-a-kind vintage finds from the 100 plus vendors who gather at the market, which takes place in a few neighborhoods around Brooklyn.
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Sip a cocktail at Raines Law Room, one of New York's most infamous speakeasies in the Flatiron. The bar is hidden behind an unmarked stairwell and you must ring a bell to be let in.
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Stroll through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which has more than 200 cherry trees, a rose garden, and a Japanese hill-and-pond garden. Admission is free on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings.
See a live jazz performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center and take in the amazing views over Central Park and Columbus Circle.
Get a late night snack at Berg'n Beer and Food Hall in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It's open from "10am 'til Late."
Take a tour of the Mast Brothers Chocolate factory in Williamsburg. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon the artisanal chocolate factory offers tours that let visitors see how the chocolate is made and taste some delicious samples.
See some live music and experimental art at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City. During Saturdays in the summer, PS1 hosts its Warm Up series, which features experimental live music in the outdoor courtyard of the museum.
Get a doughnut from Dun-Well in Williamsburg or Dough, which has locations in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. We promise you won't regret it.
Walk around the cobbled streets of DUMBO and enjoy the amazing views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, from underneath.
While in DUMBO, eat at Juliana’s pizza instead of the overhyped Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. The chefs who started Grimaldi’s, Patsy and Carol Grimaldi, ended their association with that restaurant more than a decade ago to start Juliana’s.
Go see a show at the Comedy Cellar. (Famous comics like Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle are known to drop by unannounced).
Sign up to do a 5K, 10K, a half, or full marathon somewhere in New York. There's usually at least one every weekend, and it's a great way to see the city on foot.
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Check out the Frick Collection on the Upper East Side. Located in the former residence of Henry Clay Frick, the museum has only six galleries, but they are all filled with a high-quality collection of fine art and furniture.
Go to an experimental theater performance. Sleep No More is an interactive performance of Macbeth that takes place in the 5-story 'McKittrick Hotel' in Chelsea, and all participants must wear a mask while walking around the venue and interacting with the actors.
See what the subway looked like 110 years ago at the Transit Museum in downtown Brooklyn.
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