How Do You Discover New York Citys Forgotten Neighborhoods?
New York City is an amazingly vast metropolis. Although most people who think of New York think of midtown Manhattan, the Upper East Side or the East Village, there is much more to it than that. Here are some interesting places to visit in New York City that might not be obvious to the average person. Visit City Island. This tiny island, considered part of the Bronx, is often forgotten by New Yorkers. This idyllic slice of the city and its small population make it hard to believe that you’re in the Bronx — you could easily believe you’re on Prince Edward Island in Canada instead! Be sure to check out the island’s many seafood restaurants — they’re what City Island is known for. Go to Forest Hills. Forest Hills is a beautiful, peaceful and clean neighborhood in central Queens. Easily accessible, it’s a quick 30-minute subway ride (take the E express train) from the center of Manhattan. Austin Street is known for its many amazing boutiques and restaurants. The shopping on this street i
