From New York City mainstay attractions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Empire State Building and the shops along Fifth Avenue, New York City brims with indoor sites worth seeing. Consider taking your adventures outdoors for a New York vacation like none other and experience the Big Apple out in the open with these exciting outdoor activities.
Here are six things to do outdoors in NYC you won’t want to miss.
Check Out a Park
You probably already know about Central Park, the massive urban oasis in the middle of Manhattan. Some of the top sites worth seeing within its sprawling 843 acres include the Central Park Zoo, Bethesda Fountain, Central Park Carousel, Belvedere Castle and the Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon. Depending on the time of year, you might consider ice skating, booking a horse and carriage ride or checking out a sporting activity.
A more low-key park worth seeing is Riverside Park. Stretching four scenic miles along the Hudson River, Riverside Park is where locals go to recharge. Notable sites include Grant’s Tomb and the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.
Stroll Along the High Line
A walk along the High Line is an experience you won’t forget. Repurposed from a defunct railroad line, this elevated linear park is full of public art, gardens and preserved railroad artifacts. Adding to the overall scenery is the Hudson River to the west and New York’s iconic skyline to the north.
