Overview

**Not Your Typical Guidebook.** New York Offbeat Walks 2 takes you beyond the usual landmarks to uncover the quirky, hidden side of New York City. Walk in the footsteps of a young Frank Sinatra, who sang at a school to ease racial tensions, or visit the office once used by the German Nazi party. Discover the oldest African American Masonic lodge, the workplace of Leon Trotsky, and the college apartment of a student named Barack Obama. As you explore, you’ll encounter locations immortalized in iconic films—from where Harry and Sally bought their Christmas tree to the site of *Taxi Driver*’s bloody climax. Along the way, you’ll uncover tales of anarchists and automats, poets and billionaires, immigrants and dreamers—all woven into the city's vibrant history. Each walk reveals lesser-known architectural, historical, and cultural gems that offer a fresh perspective on the city we thought we knew. **Why You’ll Love This Book:** 1. Perfect for native New Yorkers looking to rediscover their city. 2. Highlights film locations that have shaped NYC's cultural history. 3. Compact and portable—ideal for spontaneous urban adventures. 4. Packed with fascinating stories, told with NYC’s signature wit and humor. 5. Features 12 curated walks, including two in Brooklyn, guaranteed to leave you feeling fitter, smarter, and full of urban charm. Get ready to see New York through a whole new lens—come along and explore the city’s forgotten side!

Author Biography

Stephen Millar was born in Glasgow and later lived in London for 20 years before moving back to Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of the best-selling series London’s Hidden Walks (volumes 1-3), Edinburgh’s Hidden Walks, London’s City Churches and Lust, Lies and Monarchy. He is the main photographer for the book London Architecture and has written and provided photographs for a number of magazines and newspapers, including the UK publications The Sunday Herald, The Scotsman and iNews. Stephen Millar was born in Glasgow and later lived in London for 20 years before moving back to Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of the best-selling series London's Hidden Walks (volumes 1-3), Edinburgh's Hidden Walks, London's City Churches, and Lust, Lies and Monarchy. He is the main photographer for the book London Architecture and has written and provided photographs for a number of magazines and newspapers, including the UK publications The Sunday Herald, The Scotsman, and iNews.