Historic Sites in Secaucus

"A great way to see one of the best museums in the city at the Brooklyn Museum is by taking advantage of their free admission days on the first Saturday of every month from 5 pm to 11 pm (except for the months of January and September). But if that doesn’t work out with your timeline, don’t fret as you can still enjoy the museum as they have a pay-as-you-wish admission which makes art accessible to everyone, even if you’re on a tight budget. This museum is one of the best free and cheap things to do in Brooklyn for many reasons."

"Taking place outside the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Pop-up market features a variety of homemade one-of-a-kind items. Now you can enjoy a fun trip to the museum paired with a craft fair. Location: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238"

"The 9/11 Memorial and Museum needs no introduction or explanation. The twin reflecting pools are in the footprint of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers that were attacked on September 11, 2001, and the names of all the victims of the attacks of that day, at the Twin Towers, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, along with the six who died in the 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center, are on bronze panels that form the edges of the two pools. Top Things to Do in NYC"

"More than any other city in America, the events of September 11th impacted New York in a way that’s still felt today. But rather than linger on the tragedy of the event, the 9/11 Memorial reflects on our healing and growth as a city following the day. A moving piece of artwork called “Reflecting Absence,” two memorial pools stand in the footprint of the towers, surrounding the museum on either side."

"George Washington took the oath in Federal Hall in 1789, back when New York was the first capital, and the site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Branch offices (Chester A. Arthur was the second). There's a nice statue outside, overlooking the New York Stock Exchange across Wall Street and a small museum on post-colonial New York inside, which includes the bible Washington used to swear his oath of office."

"This is Federal Hall National Memorial. It was on this site that the first U.S. Congress met after America gained its independence and where George Washington was sworn in as the first U.S."

"Situated in the Upper East Side (Manhattan), the Cooper Hewitt is one of 19 museums that fall under the wing of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is located in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion, a Georgian style house that now harbors exhibitions that explore the history and culture of design and decorative arts. Another fun fact: The Cooper Hewitt is home to the National Design Awards."

"Founded in 1897, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is home to innovative exhibitions, educational programmes and online resources. The Smithsonian museum boasts one of the world’s most diverse and comprehensive design collections, with more than 210,000 objects spanning 30 centuries. These include drawings, prints, graphic design, product design, decorative arts and textiles."

"The only museum in the country dedicated to the history of design. Located in the former Andrew Carnegie Mansion this cool museum in NYC houses objects used by notable and famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln’s chair and a Rolls Royce once owned by the Beatles. Reserve Your Tickets Online in Advance."

"The United Nations Headquarters is a distinctive complex in New York City that has served as the headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1950. Though it is in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters is considered international territory, and its borders are First Avenue west, East 42nd Street South, East 48th Street north and the East River east."

"The United Nations Headquarters building (visit.un.org) is unique in that it sits on what’s considered international territory, rather than being part of NYC itself. Located next to the East River, the 38-story-high building is covered in reflective glass. FDR Drive, one of the most important highways crossing the city, runs right under the UN building."

"Seating arrangements in the UN's General Assembly Hall change each session. Credit: Michael Nagle/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. Opened: 1950 | Use: World governing body"

"Fraunces Tavern Museum is a complex of five buildings with nine galleries, including the famous Long Room. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts. On the weekend you can take part on one of the free guided tours."

"Fee: No FeeHours: Visitor Center: Wed to Sun 9AM – 5PM; Mausoleum: Weds to Sun 10-11AM, 12-1PM, 2-3PM, 4-5PM. This is the largest mausoleum in North America and the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife. It truly shows the nations gratitude to the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history and his efforts to heal a nation after a civil war."

"Visit the largest mausoleum in North America at the General Grant National Memorial. Former President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, reside in the 1897 granite and marble tomb. Located on Riverside Drive and 122nd Street, the visitor center is open Wednesdays until Sundays from 9 a.m."

"Also called “Grant's Tomb,” the imposing $600,000 granite structure that holds the remains of the Civil War hero and 18th president, and his wife Julia, is the largest mausoleum in the USA, inspired by Mausolus' tomb at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."

"Situated in walkable distance from The Highline and the Flatiron Building in Chelsea lies Pura Vita Super—not a vegan ice cream shop, but a gelato shop. Founded by a brother-sister duo from Italy, this little gelateria scoops dairy-free, housemade gelato and sorbets in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, and mango, all of which are made from either a coconut milk, oat milk, or real fruit base. I tried the chocolate, with an oat milk base."

"Times Square Church, located in Manhattan, is an interdenominational church that welcomes people from all Christian traditions. The church claims more than 8,000 people, representing more than 100 different nationalities, gather to worship together each week. The church describes itself as one that love is building in New York City, the nation and around the world by reaching out to the fatherless, the widows, the oppressed, the destitute, the addicted and the poor."

"Times Square Church is a non-denominational church located at 237 West 51st Street in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City. Many people representing over one hundred nationalities gather to worship together every week."

"Keep walking and you’ll reach Houston Street, where SoHo begins. Walk around some of the cute side streets – I especially like Crosby, Mulberry, Mott, which are parallel to Broadway but to the East."

"Broadway Street near here in SoHo is also pretty fun for shopping and people watching if you want to add in a little of that. 2pm: Indulge at Molly’s Cupcakes"

"Start in Lower Manhattan to get a view of the Statue of Liberty; then embark on a self-guided walking tour through midtown to the most iconic NYC buildings and sights. Start at Subway Station: South Ferry or Whitehall St."

"The Tiny cupboard is an underground and terrace Brooklyn comedy club in NYC. It is exclusively famous for its exotic hipster location & firing comedy scene. Tiny Cupboard is located on the border of East Bushwick & Bed-Stuey."

"Check out the IFC movie theatre for rare indie movies or Comedy Cellar for late night laughs (beware of the drink minimum). Need a late night snack?. Veselka has delicious 24-hour Ukrainian borscht and perogies. (Yes, that restaurant out of Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist.)"