14. Approach NYC’s history At The Tenement Museum
One of the best non touristy things to do in NYC is to approach the city’s history from a different angle at the Tenement Museum. This museum is located in a historical brick tenement building on the Lower East Side of the city. It is a perfect place to spend a quality day by yourself or with your friends or even significant other because it is telling a story of NYC through the perspective of its immigrants. You can enjoy the tour while learning many new things.