#Unusual Things To See and Do In NYC

9. Richmond Town

Leave that glittering metropolis behind you as you board the Staten Island Ferry and step back in time – all the way back to the 17th century, to be precise. Richmond Town comprises rolling working farmland and historic cottages – it’s essentially an open air museum, giving visitors the opportunity to visit the United States’ oldest schoolhouse and watch traditional artisans, like blacksmiths and carpenters, doing their thing. It’s also possible to participate in some of the crafts yourself – and candlelight tours are available if you really want to evoke those memories of yesteryear. There are even group overnights – just don’t get spooked!

10. Spa Castle

We all know that looking good is practically a requirement of living in New York but unfortunately, that tends to also make a hefty paycheck necessary. Make your way out of Manhattan and away from its pricey treatments and head for Queens, where the Korean-owned Spa Castle has no fewer than 22 pools and combines all of the luxury of a European spa with all of the soothing know-how of an Asian one. Depending on your tastes and interests, Sunday mornings may not be the best time to visit, as the resort has a reputation for getting loads of clientele who are still on a Saturday night buzz.