NYC's not half bad at dawn

Inspired by a new book about enjoying Manhattan before 8AM, this Slate correspondent gave it a try with mixed results.

I used to work night shift, so I regularly experienced the Seattle area in the 3-8AM times. I have to agree that it was pretty great, but only if that was your late afternoon because you had been up all night. Getting up early for it? Forget it!

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