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In a city with as much history as New York City, there are bound to be some dark stories, ghastly wonders, and creepy mysteries to discover. Take a stroll with Ghosts, Murders and Mayhem Walking Tours and learn about haunted areas of town, notorious murders, and a few urban legends, too. This tour may not be a good idea for children or those who scare easily.

View the permanent collection at The Whitney Museum of American Art, or "the Whitney." You'll see over 18,000 works of 20th and 21st century art, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, installation art, video and photography. Artists featured in the collection include Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, among many others.

When you're checking out the sights of Brooklyn, be sure to spend some time at Prospect Park. The beautiful park occupies 585 acres and boasts a sprawling 90-acre meadow, aptly named Long Meadow, man-made waterways and lakes, the Prospect Park Zoo, a boathouse for Brooklyn's only lake, facilities for a variety of sports and the Prospect Park Bandshell concert venue. Musicians like Modest Mouse, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan have played at the venue, so keep an eye on the park's calendar because you never know when your favorite singer may take the stage.

Get dressed up for drinks, dinner, dancing, and bowling at Frames. Sure, bowling sounds like maybe it doesn't fit in with the aforementioned activities; however, this unique club and bowling facility ties it all together perfectly. Just call it a unique, nightlife recreation experience.