Forgotten NY is a loosely organized group of New Yorkers headed up by Kevin Walsh who revere the city’s forgotten past, and share their regional expertise with curious tour-takers. They tour relics of bygone eras like abandoned subway stations, long neglected secret passages, and give the story behind all those faded advertisements you’ll occasionally see painted on old brick buildings. Although the walking tours are irregularly scheduled, they’re unparalleled in their informative nostalgia. Any jaded children who’ve seen enough of Times Square and the Statue of Liberty will be enthralled by farmhouses in Queens, ill-fated submarine ruins in Brooklyn, and New England Fishing Villages that still exist in The Bronx. Tours are announced about a month before they take place, so check their website for periodic updates. Can’t wait for the tour? The book of the same name provides plans for your own historic sojourn.
Location: New York, NY
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