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Summer in NYC

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19 Fun Things to Do in Brooklyn Bridge Park

This waterfront attraction has everything you need: magnificent views, cultural activities, lots of nature and plenty of spaces for relaxing.

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10 NYC Hotel Rooftops

Prepare for 360-views and mouthwatering cocktails atop these swanky accommodations.

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Coney Island

Things to Do at Coney Island

The Brooklyn neighborhood known for its amusement park and boardwalk is that and so much more.

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Summer 2025 Arts Guide

Discover exhibits and performances throughout the five boroughs this summer.

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The Family Guide to Governors Island

Explore scenic views, outdoor activities and family-friendly fun just a ferry ride away in New York Harbor.

A group of people stand up inside the ocean at Brighton Beach in Brooklyn.
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Get to Know 3 NYC Beaches

New York City’s beaches are not-so-hidden gems. Here are some of our favorites.

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17 Favorite Summer Activities in NYC

We’re sharing our personal recommendations for summer fun in the five boroughs.

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28 Fun Central Park Activities

Find the top sights, activities and locations in New York City's best-known green space.

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Citywide

NYC Beach Guide

Enjoy sun, sand and surf at these NYC beaches.

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Five NYC Parks, One Summer Weekend

Photographers capture the best of summer at parks across the boroughs.

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Things to Do on Governors Island

There are plenty of ways to explore this mid-harbor oasis in NYC.

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City Island Guide

Here's what to do and see in this waterfront oasis off the mainland of the Bronx.

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Roosevelt Island Itinerary

Take the tram to this Manhattan neighborhood for historic ruins, scenic parks and waterfront views.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS SUMMER

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Free Summer Movies

Summer movies are shown outdoors all over the City for free.

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Free Summer Outdoor Concerts in 2025

Put these shows, taking place in parks and public spaces across New York City, on your summer to-do list.

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May 24, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Outdoors & Recreation
Citywide

Public Beaches Open

NYC's beaches are open from Memorial Day through the weekend after Labor Day.

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Mar 27, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
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South Bronx

New York Yankees Baseball

One of the most successful franchises in sports, baseball’s Bronx team is a perennial draw.

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Apr 4, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
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Flushing

New York Mets Baseball

Major League Baseball’s Queens team now features superstar Juan Soto.

Harlem Week performance
Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025
Events & Festivals
Harlem

Harlem Week

Celebrate African, Caribbean and Hispanic history with music, dance and food.

Shakespeare in the Park
Aug 7, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Performing Arts
Central Park

Shakespeare in the Park

Enjoy free Shakespeare performances in Central Park's newly refurbished Delacorte Theater.

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Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Events & Festivals
Flushing

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon boat teams from all over North America compete in fiberglass boat races.

Us open
Aug 18, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Sports
Flushing

US Open Tennis

The nation’s biggest tennis tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, prefaced by Fan Week.

Photo: Joe Buglewicz
Sep 1, 2025
Events & Festivals
Crown Heights

West Indian American Day Carnival

This celebration of NYC’s Caribbean community is an end-of-summer highlight.

WHERE TO GO THIS SUMMER

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Coney Island

Things to Do at Coney Island

The Brooklyn neighborhood known for its amusement park and boardwalk is that and so much more.

A lifeguard at South Beach,  Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the background, in Staten Island
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Citywide

NYC Beach Guide

Enjoy sun, sand and surf at these NYC beaches.

View from Pelham Cemetery, in The Bronx
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City Island Guide

Here's what to do and see in this waterfront oasis off the mainland of the Bronx.

view of governors island, within the New York City borough of Manhattan
Article

Things to Do on Governors Island

There are plenty of ways to explore this mid-harbor oasis in NYC.

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Yara Herrera’s Guide to Ridgewood, Queens

The chef of Hellbender discusses her top neighborhood places to eat, sing karaoke, take a yoga class and get a new do.

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Roosevelt Island Itinerary

Take the tram to this Manhattan neighborhood for historic ruins, scenic parks and waterfront views.

SUMMER VIBES

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Attractions & Tours
Coney Island

Luna Park in Coney Island

No visit to New York City would be complete without a visit to the City's most famous beach, boardwalk and rides.

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Restaurants
Corona

Queens Night Market

This expansive open-air night market celebrates the rich cultural diversity of NYC.

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Outdoors & Recreation
The Rockaways

Rockaway Beach

The Rockaways are a popular summertime spot, but surfers flock to Rockaway Beach year-round for its two surf beaches.

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Attractions & Tours
Flushing

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The largest park in Queens, which has served as the backdrop for countless iconic hip-hop music videos.

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Attractions & Tours
Bedford Park

New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden features more than a million plants on 250 acres.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in Brooklyn
Attractions & Tours
Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The 52-acre garden is home to more than 12,000 kinds of plants from around the world.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Attractions & Tours
Randall Manor
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Attractions & Tours
Fordham

Bronx Zoo

The world's best-known zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals.

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