Even in a city known for reinvention, it is hard to resist the allure of the past. Experience a bit of sophisticated time travel in many of the city’s haunts.
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Take the A train to Resorts World, a bustling Queens casino that pales in comparison to Las Vegas but gives New Yorkers a closer option than Atlantic City or Connecticut.
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This specialty shop, inspired by the golden age of hip hop, has an expansive offering of vintage and vintage-inspired fashion, products and accessories.
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An interactive art project is offering free train tickets around the New York City region, but passengers do not know the destination until they leave.
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See the city’s iconic Christmas tree or take a spin on one of the city’s many ice skating rinks, without elbowing your way through the masses.
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Take a breath of fresh air along the elevated urban parkway that beats a new path through the sprawl of the city.
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