149 x Art & Culture in New York

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of New York. From the bright lights of Broadway to many local museums, galleries and historic sites. The city of New York has art and culture in every corner. Discover beautiful subway art like the Times Square Roy Lichtenstein mural and many more at a variety of subway stations. Or discover the diamond district at 47th street. Check out these and many more local gems, handpicked by our Spotters, and enjoy a day of culture hopping in New York.

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149 x Best Local Art & culture in New York

Conference House

Pre-Revolutionary history

The "Conference House" in New York is a perfect place to escape modern life if you're interested in what life was like in the 1600s...

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Art & culture

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Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Dec 4, 2025

Hunter's Point Library

Waterfront reading room

"Hunter's Point Library" in New York, on Long Island City's waterfront, is definitely for you if you're a fan of books, architecture and skyline views!

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Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Dec 4, 2025

House of Yes

Uninhibited fun

"House of Yes" is a colorful, eclectic space in New York that houses everything from roller skating to trapeze artists. Free entry on Fridays before 11pm!

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Bars

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Victoria

Yang

Dec 4, 2025

Art Gallery Hopping

A cultural way to explore NYC

New York City is ideal for Art Gallery Hopping, and opening & closing receptions occur frequently. Here are my go-to spots when I'm thirsty for some art...

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Victoria

Yang

Dec 4, 2025

Brooklyn Heights

Promenade views

"Brooklyn Heights" in New York along Montague. I love going there for a stroll after a visit to my dentist. Just relax, soak in the ambience and history...

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Relaxing

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Dec 4, 2025

Cleopatra's Needle

Central Park 4

"Cleopatra's Needle" is the lonely sibling of the one in London. It's sitting in Central Park, New York, slightly off the beaten path and worth visiting...

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Dec 4, 2025

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