15 most Instagrammable Spots in NYC, New York, New York

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15 most Instagrammable Spots in NYC

15 most Instagrammable Spots in NYC, New York, New York

Running in New York City is a fantastic way to explore its different areas. After leaving Canal Street, Lower Manhattan behind, we cross the East River running the 2-kilometre long Manhattan Bridge (1909). After arriving in DUMBO (Down Underneath the Manhattan Bridge Overpath) in Brooklyn, we cannot help but pause. Not to catch our breath, but to capture this fantastic view on one of New York City’s most prominent landmarks.

We exit the subay station at Bleecker Street and make our way North into “the Village”. The skyscrapers are now replaced by lower brick buildings with their characteristic fire escape staircases tightly mounted on the static facades. Trees taint the streets green and imprints buildings with their shadows in this quiet neighborhood.

Greenwich Village, initially called “Groenwijck” (Dutch for “Green District”), is an important landmark in the U.S.A. Situated in the Lower West Side of Manhattan, the “village” is famous for the forward-thinking attitudes of its people. New movements are born here in this artistic part of town which is also the gay area of New York City. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 15 most Instagrammable Spots in NYC
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Marcella Van Alphen
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • The Manhattan Bridge
  • The Village
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Chelsea Piers
  • shore of the East River
  • Chrysler building
  • 14th street & 8th Avenue
  • Times Square
  • The Red Cube of lower Manhattan
  • The High Line
  • Columbus Park
  • Bushwick

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