With its chaotic streets, stunning skyline and neon lights New York is an Instagram dream and there are some incredible Instagram shots just waiting to be captured in the city. All of similar articles pretty much show the exact same expected photo locations, featuring an iconic New York City landmark, building or bridge. But we have found 10 best alternative Instagram spots in New York City to capture true Big Apple spirit.
L’appartement Sezane
There are countless details at L’Appartement that make us love Sézane even more. From the tile in the doorway to the coffee cups decorated with the words “Bonjour New York,” all these little things come together to make the shop feel authentically French. Make sure to snap a picture with this storefront!
Blue Box Caffe
There are a few dreamy movie locations that stand apart from the rest. Classic films, in particular, seem to always feature settings that are sweeping and whimsical in a way that we modern viewers can hardly describe, let alone Instagram. Can you imagine what it would be like to revisit iconic film moments firsthand and share them via social media? Thanks to an equally iconic New York City location, you can stop imagining it and actually live that fantasy when it comes to the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Minetta Street
Minetta is a cute, bent, one-way street that begins at the northeast corner of Bleecker Street and the Avenue of the Americas, just southwest of Washington Square. The street’s history goes back to the 1640’s, when there was no street, only land, water, the ruling Dutch and “partially freed” slaves, a category of African-Americans allowed to own property but required to pay an annual fee. The land where they lived was known as “the Negroes’ Farms.” A stream called Manetta ran over the farms, and at some point, a path developed from the foot traffic that followed the stream. This footpath came to be called “the Negroes’ Causeway.”
The Cyclone
A treasured piece of living history, the classic Cyclone evokes an earlier era, yet packs a surprisingly potent punch—even when compared to modern-day coaster behemoths. It is, perhaps, the archetypal roller coaster and probably the world’s most famous thrill machine. While the Cyclone can get more than a bit rough, coaster freaks and casual fans alike nonetheless adore the sentimental favorite.
Nomo Soho
Probably the most gorgeous hotel in NYC, NOMO SOHO has a terrarium-style restaurant and a stunning walkway wreathed with greenery.
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Staple Street
Built in 1940 and located in lower manhattans Tribeca area the Staple street skybridge is a popular NYC tourist site. Especially within the photography community.
Katz’s Deli
It was a New York staple long before it was made famous as a filming location in the 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally. Back when Meg Ryan’s antics brought the punchline “I’ll have what she’s having” into popular culture, visitors weren’t likely to venture out into this neighborhood due to crime rates in the 1970s and 1980s. The film brought renewed interest in the spot, which has since become one of the most popular in New York.
New York City Subway
The subway system is the main public transportation system in New York. It is one of the oldest and largest public transportation systems in the world (in terms of number of stations). With some 5.7 million riders on a given weekday, it is one of the primary modes of transportation for the majority of New Yorkers and tourists.
Stone Street
This narrow cobblestone street in the heart of the Financial District was the first street paved with stone in the city, back when it was a small Dutch farming and trading colony called New Amsterdam. It was originally paved in 1658, when Wall Street was still a wooden wall built as a protective barrier at the northern edge of New Amsterdam.
New York City Rooftop Bars
New York City has an incredible skyline. Many visitors think that their only chance to see sweeping views is by forking out tons of money to go to the Top of the Rock, the Empire State Building, or One World Observatory, but rooftop bars are actually just as amazing of experiences. Think about it – what could possibly be better than enjoying stunning views of the city while slurping delicious cocktails?
