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The Artist's New York

by nycgo.com staff

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The Artist's New York

Date Published: October 24, 2014

The Artist's New York

Think you know Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighborhood that has become a byword for cool? You might think again when you hear these firsthand accounts from longtime residents who make some of the beer, food, jewelry and, of course, music that give the neighborhood its cachet. Though the area has changed of late, with new apartment buildings and more families moving in, the spirit of creativity that made it a popular destination in the first place remains one of its most powerful draws.

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Insider Guide: The South Bronx's Grand Concourse

This close-knit area is perfect for a day trip. It's packed with cultural attractions, homey restaurants and hip-hop history, all a quick subway ride from Midtown.

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NYCGO Insider Guide: Coney Island

For more than a century, this Brooklyn neighborhood is where New Yorkers have come to play. In this video, a sideshow performer, the proprietor of a famous local pizzeria and the neighborhood’s unofficial mayor let you know why the seaside getaway (and attractions like the terrifying Cyclone roller coaster) are still irresistible today.

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Prospect Heights

You're most likely to visit Prospect Heights because of the major attractions bracketing the neighborhood: Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Museum near its southern boundary, and Barclays Center—home of basketball's Brooklyn Nets and hockey's New York Islanders—to the northwest. Once you've made the subway ride out, though, don't miss the subtler charms in between: historic brownstone architecture, mom-and-pop shops and a thriving restaurant and bar scene.

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Insider Guide: Sunset Park

Known for a deep roster of authentic international restaurants (especially Chinese and Mexican), Sunset Park is also home to the beautiful grounds of Greenwood Cemetery, Revolutionary War history and real-life chocolate factories in Industry City. Let locals show you around in this video guide.

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Insider Guide: Red Hook

This rugged waterfront neighborhood offers a salt spray of NYC's seafaring past, along with quirky shops and some killer lobster rolls.

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Insider Guide: East Village

Looking for the pulse of the neighborhood that spawned NYC’s punk movement and Off-Off-Broadway scene? Let the locals show you the independent bookstores, vintage shops, cabaret stages and rock ’n’ rolls bars where the East Village’s rebel spirit lives on.

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Insider Guide: Governors Island

This New York Harbor destination features sprawling green spaces, striking views of the City skyline and plenty of shady alcoves—making it just right for relaxing on a hot and hazy day.

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Insider Guide: Flatiron District

This Manhattan neighborhood's historic charm dovetails flawlessly with the new shops, restaurants and nightspots that keep sprouting up. In this short documentary video, locals explain what they love about the area.

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