After a year like 2020, we’re all looking forward to getting out into the sunshine again.
And as summer shifts into high gear, New York City is waiting with open arms to revitalize your sense of adventure.
Because beyond its bustling urban landscape and familiar landmarks, New York City is also home to bucolic outdoor spaces, blossoming botanical gardens, expansive beaches and parklands bursting with wildlife.
We’ve rounded up the best New York City has to offer in the great outdoors. Surf the waves at the Rockaways, ride the Cyclone in Brooklyn, see the Yankees play in the Bronx, stroll the picturesque grounds of the Cloisters in Manhattan and immerse yourself in culture and greenery at Staten Island’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden—among many other experiences.
Each of the boroughs is, of course, packed with groundbreaking art exhibits, must-try restaurants and revered landmarks. And as you’ll see in the following pages, each borough also offers a natural landscape in which to play, wander, wonder and discover.
So no matter your tastes, NYC offers a backdrop for unforgettable outings, whether you’re basking in the sunlight or strolling beneath the lights in Times Square.