⭐ Discover NYC’s untold history of pirates, grifters, and shady dealings that shaped the city we know today
Highlights
🏛️ Hear fascinating stories of notorious individuals and organizations that influenced NYC’s evolution
👑 From Hustlers to High Society – How swindlers and racketeers laid the foundations for NYC’s wealthiest dynasties
⚗️ Elixirs, Scams & Secrets – The underground trade in “remedies” that rewired NYC’s future
🏴☠️ Pirates of the Hudson – The shocking ties between legendary outlaws like Captain Kidd and the city’s landmarks
🚔 Cops, Robbers & Corruption – The dark origins of the NYPD, FBI, and the lawmen who played both sides
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in the ticket selector
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennium Downtown Hotel
🚨 Meeting Point: Outside the entrance
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through New York City’s darker past with The Outlaws Who Built NYC tour. From pirates and pill-makers to grifters and lawmen, this experience uncovers the stories of those who reshaped NYC through piracy, misconduct, and double-dealing. Explore how scandalous events and infamous individuals left a lasting impact on the city’s culture, demographics, and institutions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, this tour promises a thrilling perspective on NYC’s gritty evolution.
Highlights
🏛️ Hear fascinating stories of notorious individuals and organizations that influenced NYC’s evolution
👑 From Hustlers to High Society – How swindlers and racketeers laid the foundations for NYC’s wealthiest dynasties
⚗️ Elixirs, Scams & Secrets – The underground trade in “remedies” that rewired NYC’s future
🏴☠️ Pirates of the Hudson – The shocking ties between legendary outlaws like Captain Kidd and the city’s landmarks
🚔 Cops, Robbers & Corruption – The dark origins of the NYPD, FBI, and the lawmen who played both sides
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in the ticket selector
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Millennium Downtown Hotel
🚨 Meeting Point: Outside the entrance
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through New York City’s darker past with The Outlaws Who Built NYC tour. From pirates and pill-makers to grifters and lawmen, this experience uncovers the stories of those who reshaped NYC through piracy, misconduct, and double-dealing. Explore how scandalous events and infamous individuals left a lasting impact on the city’s culture, demographics, and institutions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, this tour promises a thrilling perspective on NYC’s gritty evolution.
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