#Unusual Things To See and Do In NYC

13. Roosevelt Island Cable Car

Sometimes the journey, rather than the destination, really IS the thing – and this is definitely the case with the Roosevelt Island Cable Car, which gives you amazing views of Manhattan and The East River as it soars above the Triboro Bridge towards Roosevelt Island. This, nestled between Manhattan and Queens, is tiny and primarily residential – and so doesn’t have much of its own appeal beyond some pleasant walks and good views back at the city. That’s fine though – either you can take the return cable car (did we mention that it will only cost you a MetroCard swipe?) or jump on the F train into Queens to crawl the breweries of Long Island City.

14. Eatwith a local

Yes that’s right – not ‘eat with’ but ‘Eathwith’ – the global supper club that allows you to dine with people who are the actual residents of the city you’re visiting – and, in so doing, get the fully immersive experience of being in a local’s home (come on, haven’t you always wanted to walk up the steps and into the door of a brownstone?!). Plus, of course, you’ll be able to eat their food, hear their stories and ask them questions. New York’s restaurant scene is legendary, but for absolute authenticism, at least one night of your visit should be spent like this.