New York City is rich with secretive delights – sometimes unknown even to diehard New Yorkers. Myriad offbeat landmarks, historic homes, secret gardens, hidden houses, and covert byways are just waiting to be discovered throughout the five boroughs. Join us on Zoom for an exciting armchair romp throughout New York City with noted Tour Leader, Justin Ferate. These sites are based on his many years of conducting specialty tours - just for New Yorkers! View some of your favorite destinations and learn of some new ones that you may want to explore. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and celebrate some of the city’s great, but often overlooked treasures. Join us as we go “All Around the Town" on what is sure to be a fun and unique virtual adventure.
Your presenter, Urban Historian Justin Ferate was honored by Time Out New York as "One of New York's 50 Essential Secrets!” . Governor George Pataki and the New York State Tourism Council presented Justin an award as "New York's Most Engaging Tour Guide.”. He has received accolades ranging from the British Broadcasting Corporation and the AAA Guide, to the Borough Presidents of both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Because of his extensive knowledge of New York City, Mr. Ferate was selected to create the official New York City Tour Guide Licensing Examination.