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 Hidden Gems

Sisters Uptown Bookstore

African diaspora hub

"Sisters Uptown Bookstore" in NYC is a hidden shop/cultural center w/ an eye-opening trove of books by African diaspora authors. A true neighborhood spot!

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Grandma's Place

Inclusive Books and Toys

I stumbled across a store about which I had read but never visited—the very inviting and colourful playground of Dawn Harris-Martine), retired teacher, now famous—named Grandma’s Place.

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Icons' Homes

James, James & Dorothy

There are three houses not far from each other in NYC of three icons: James Dean, James Baldwin, and Dorothy Parker...

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Geoffrey

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Nov 16, 2025

Heckscher Field/Central Park

Broadway show league

"Heckscher Field" in Central Park, New York, is used for softball. Here you can see games played for the Broadway Show League. Celebrity stars may be seen.

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Nov 16, 2025

Monumental Women

Central Park Monument Representing Real Women

"Monumental Women" has erected this monument in Central Park, NYC to especially important figures in the United States women's equality movement...

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Geoffrey

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Nov 13, 2025

Barbies, Barbies, Barbies

Apthorp Cleaners

"Apthorp Cleaners" in NYC is different from the dozens of other neighborhood cleaners by its permanent but ever-changing window display of Barbie dolls...

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Dunbar

Nov 12, 2025

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