The blockbuster movie “Joker” hit theaters in October. And while the Oscar buzz about the film continues to circulate, the stairs in the movie are emerging as a new New York City tourist attraction.
The stairs connect Shakespeare and Anderson avenues at West 167th Street in the Bronx.
Be like Joker in New York City
Just like no trip to Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to the “Rocky” stairs, your next visit to New York should include at least a few instagrammable shots at Joker’s steps. While in the Bronx you can also visit the famous Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden.
New York City is full of noteworthy places to take fun and beautiful pictures. With so many quaint corners and iconic buildings, it is no wonder that Big Apple has so many Instagram-worthy spots for any visitor. Try these top picks:
#1: #GrandCentral— Not all train stations are created equal. Grand Central Terminal is an international architectural beauty known for its glorious façade and remarkable main lobby.
#2: #FlatIronBuilding—the
building, shaped like a common household appliance, was designed in 1902 by
architect Daniel Burnham and remains one of Manhattan’s most memorable
landmarks to this day.
#3: #DUMBO—an acronym for the Down Under
Manhattan Bridge Overpass (DUMBO), this history-filled ex-warehouse neighborhood
is now home to art galleries and artisanal coffee shops.
#4: #TheOculus—standing
where the 9/11 attacks occurred, The Oculus is a transport hub and the new
World Trade Center. Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, the building is
an impressive and significant site for Insta stories.
#5: #WallStreet – get up close and personal with the legendary Charging Bull or just walk around the cobblestone streets.
#6: #NYPublicLibrary—continuing on the animal-sightings, come snap a picture with the celebrated Library Lions standing guard outside the third largest library in the world.
Between photo shoots, whether you are looking for a place to sleep or a place to eat, you should check out any of the Triumph Hotels or Hotel Chandler in Manhattan. Luxurious amenities alongside personalized service make them the perfect option on an instagramable tour of New York. Chic, trendy, and tasteful, these hotels are great for tourists or veteran New Yorkers.
If you’re visiting NYC, you’re surely planning trips to popular spots such as the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and of course a Broadway show.
But have you heard of the pink doors of Sel Rrose restaurant on the Lower East Side? Or Metrograph, a small cinema and restaurant in Manhattan? Or While We Were Young in the West Village? Maybe not, but some people are traveling to New York just to snap photos as these “grammable” locations.
A new trend is sweeping through the streets of NY as Instagram users hop around the city visiting photo-shoot worthy locations, choosing settings that offer vibrant backdrops or moody, romantic atmosphere for their Insta accounts.
New York local Kate Lumpkin says the new insta-culture has both benefits and drawbacks. While some tourists don’t get an in-depth experience of the city, others use Instagram trends to explore and enjoy some of the lesser-known spots throughout NY.
Sel Rrose owner Kristin Vincent agrees, and says she painted the restaurant doors with social media in mind. “It’s a New Yorker’s way of seeing the city. It’s not just the pink doors,” she explained.
