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If you want to experience the New York locals love, step away from the crowds and wander places where the city’s history is still written into every brownstone, stoop and cobblestone.

Here are a few that feel like stepping into old New York:

📍 Sylvan Terrace – A tiny row of 19th-century wooden houses that feels more like a hidden village in Manhattan.

📍 Washington Heights – Often called “Little Dominican Republic”, this uptown neighbourhood is full of culture, incredible food, and historic gems like United Palace Theatre and the beautiful Fort Tryon Park.

📍 West Village – Tree-lined streets, historic townhouses and some of the most charming corners in the entire city.

📍 Greenwich Village – Where jazz bars, independent bookstores and old New York character still thrive.

📍 DUMBO – Cobblestone streets and dramatic skyline views under the Manhattan Bridge.

These are the places that remind you New York isn’t just a city — it’s layers of stories, neighbourhoods and cultures waiting to be explored.

✨ Sesame tip: Build time into your itinerary to wander. Some of the best NYC moments happen when you turn down a street you weren’t planning to visit.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! There truly is no better place to experience the spirit of the city on ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ than at the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.

While crowds line the streets for the legendary New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, inside the cathedral you’ll find something completely different: quiet beauty, incredible history, and one of the most breathtaking spaces in the city.

✨ With Sesame’s VIP private tour, you’ll go beyond the surface — discovering the stories, symbolism, and hidden details of this Neo-Gothic masterpiece that millions walk past but few truly understand.

Think soaring arches, stained glass glowing in the afternoon light, and over 160 years of New York history woven into every corner.

Because some of the most powerful moments in NYC aren’t loud — they’re the ones that make you stop and look up.

☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the New York way and click the link in bio to book your VIP private tour today.

Spring in NYC means one thing: cherry blossom season. 🌸 And there’s no better place to experience it than Central Park when the park bursts into soft pink blooms for a few magical weeks each year.

If you’re hoping to catch the best blossoms, here are the Central Park spots locals head to first:

🌸 Cherry Hill – One of the most iconic cherry blossom locations in the park, with dreamy pink trees surrounding the fountain and views over the lake.

🌸 The Reservoir – Walk the loop around the water and you’ll find beautiful rows of cherry trees with the Manhattan skyline behind them.

🌸 Pilgrim Hill – A hidden gem on the Upper East Side side of the park where dozens of Yoshino cherry trees bloom together, creating a full canopy of blossoms.

🌸 The Great Lawn – Perfect for a spring picnic under blooming trees once the weather warms up.

Cherry blossom season usually peaks between late March and mid-April, and when it does, the whole park feels like a scene from a movie.

✨ Sesame tip: Pair your blossom walk with a Central Park bike rental tour to explore more of the park without missing the best spots. Available to book with your pass.

Because the best way to experience New York isn’t rushing through it — it’s slowing down and soaking up moments like this.

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Sky-high views, zero tourist traps. 🗽✨

New York’s observation decks aren’t just about the skyline — they’re about seeing the city from a whole new perspective. From the mirrored magic of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt to the open-air skyline views at Edge NYC, the classic panoramas from Top of the Rock, the legendary heights of Empire State Building, and the sweeping views over Lower Manhattan from One World Observatory. Each one shows you a different side of NYC.

Our tip? Don’t just pick one. Each deck faces a different direction, catches the light differently, and tells a different story about the city.

That golden hour glow over Manhattan hits different from above. 🌇

With Sesame, you can experience the best of them — without the stress, guesswork, or overspending. Just smarter ways to see the city.

Because your first time in New York should feel iconic.

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If it’s your first time in New York, don’t stop at Midtown. Head Uptown.

Washington Heights is one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighbourhoods — full of history, culture and incredible views. It’s also affectionately known as “Little Dominican Republic”, thanks to the large Dominican community that has shaped the food, music and energy of the area for decades. Think bachata drifting from open windows, domino games on the sidewalks and some of the best Dominican food in the city.

Swipe through a few of the places that make this neighbourhood so special:

🎭 United Palace Theatre — a jaw-dropping former movie palace with one of the most spectacular interiors in NYC.🌿 Fort Tryon Park — hilltop gardens, Hudson River views and one of Manhattan’s most peaceful green spaces.🏰 The Met Cloisters — a medieval European monastery rebuilt stone-by-stone overlooking the Hudson.🌳 Sylvan Terrace — a charming row of 19th-century wooden houses that feels like stepping back in time.🌉 George Washington Bridge — the iconic gateway between Manhattan and New Jersey.

Washington Heights shows a different side of New York — authentic, cultural and full of neighbourhood pride.

With a Sesame Attraction Pass, you can experience the city beyond the obvious and discover the places locals truly love.

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