Liz Ramanand, Author at Secret NYC

Things to do

In the early 1900s, West 57th Street was lined with car showrooms; now it’s home to a 10,000-square-foot VR center where you can travel through time

New York City’s immersive entertainment scene just raised the bar. Situated on Manhattan’s West Side—just steps from the Hudson River and moments from Columbus Circle—Eclipso NYC is officially op...

Christmas Escapes Things to do

Just 45 minutes from NYC: This stunning 1.2 mile light path is the ultimate holiday road trip

Looking to trade overcrowded Manhattan sidewalks and endless lines for pure holiday magic? Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is back to kick off the 2026 holiday season in a dazzling way! Located in Valh...

Food & drink Things to do

A dark Victorian cocktail experience is taking over this historic 100-year-old Brooklyn space — transforming Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story into a four-part tasting event

A Christmas Carol, the beloved classic by Charles Dickens, is no stranger to New Yorkers. But what if we told you the iconic story is getting a spirited, boozy twist in Brooklyn this holiday season? Th...

Music Things to do

NYC’s most anticipated Halloween takeover featuring Anderson .Paak just dropped tickets—Here’s how to get in

Mercer Labs, the 36,000-square-foot museum of art and technology housed in the historic former Century 21 building at 21 Dey Street, is opening its doors for a full, after-dark takeover. "I Have...

Music Things to do

The ultimate Whitney Houston tribute is here for one night only this week—and Broadway’s biggest stars are leading the party

This season, New York City’s iconic venue The Cutting Room is hosting Broadway Sings® Whitney Houston, a high-octane concert celebration that is officially happening on Oct. 9th only. Backed by a blazing,...

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NYC just opened a hyper-realistic Everest VR experience—you can scale the 29,000-ft Summit

Everest isn't just a mountain—it's the ultimate symbol of human endurance. Now, without leaving Manhattan, you can step into the boots of the legendary 1953 British expedition and relive the heart-poundin...

Christmas Things to do

Upstate NY’s Hudson Valley region is welcoming the area’s ‘brightest new tradition’ this winter — a massive Christmas light festival with millions of lights, and Santa

Escape the city noise for a magical winter wonderland. Located just 40 miles outside New York City, Twinkle & Tinsel Holiday Festival is the Hudson Valley’s newest must-see Christmas light display. Wa...

Music Things to do

This Madonna tribute concert is on Halloween at The Cutting Room NYC: Tickets, showtimes & venue details

Step into Halloween night in New York City with an electrifying live concert celebrating the Queen of Pop. Experience Madonna’s biggest hits brought to life by powerhouse vocalists from your favorite ...

Culture Escapes Things to do Visit NYC

By broomstick or magic flying car: How to get to the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience opening this fall just 40 miles from NYC

The wondrous Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience opens soon on October 16 and tickets are vanishing quickly to this incredible event. Located at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Westchester Cou...

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Go inside Pure Terror Scream Park now open: The world’s longest haunted attraction is near NYC & unleashes new scares for 2026

Not far from NYC, Pure Terror Scream Park in Monroe, NY, is finally open for the 2026 season. Just in time for Halloween in New York and certified by Guinness World Records as the world's longest haunt...