#Unusual Things To See and Do In NYC

3. Greenwood Cemetery

This was once one of New York’s greatest tourist attractions, but modern developments and the city’s iconic architecture have more or less sidelined it in the last century or so. Given the celeb-mad days we live in, however, there seems to be no better time to make Greenwood a must-visit again – names like Leonard Bernstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat have found their final resting place here, as well as around half a million other New Yorkers. If your lungs and quads are up to it, climb to the top of Battle Hill, which, as well as being one of the county’s highest points, also played a major role in the Battle of Brooklyn way back in 1776.

4. Vault Bank

A place to hide gems and a hidden gem in itself – this old bank vault was built in 1904 and is buried deep underground NYC’s Financial District. Best of all, it’s now a bar so you can really enjoy your visit there. While you’re knocking back a bourbon, consider the fact that the vault, which was originally built for the New York Realty Bank, was so large and heavy that it had to be sailed down the Hudson River and then transported on railway tracks which had been specifically constructed for the purpose. There’s an entrance at either side of the vault, each of which has a door that’s 5-inch thick and weighs a massive 35 tons.