Metro New York Off the Beaten Path®

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let this first edition of Metro New York Off the Beaten Path show you the metro New York City region you never knew existed. Visit a sizable chunk of the Berlin Wall-in Battery Park. Attend a session of Night Court. Discover isolated and tranquil spots scattered across the five boroughs and beyond-including nearly forgotten islands, tucked away beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, a working farm, subway tunnel tours, crumbling ruins, and bizarre haunts in the middle of one of the planet's most visited cities. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Susan Finch is a freelance travel and lifestyle writer living in Brooklyn, New York with an affinity for offbeat attractions. She's the author of Off the Beaten Path Upstate New York, Best Easy Day Hikes: Long Island, and Best Easy Day Hikes: Columbus.