By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Some of the best outdoor activities in NYC include strolling around parks, sunbathing on Coney...
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One of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in NYC is the New York Botanical Garden...
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A fun place to check out in NYC is the South Street Seaport, located between...
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The Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre riverside park located near the entrance to the...
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Another of the best outdoor NYC activities is going to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Wandering...
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Opened in 1998, Hudson River Park is one of multiple riverside parks in NYC. As...
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The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden is another of the stunning garden attractions in NYC...
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One of the best ways to see Manhattan skyline is by taking the Staten Island...
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A slightly lesser-known park in NYC that's well worth visiting is Gantry Plaza State in...
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One of the well-known public parks in Manhattan is Washington Square Park. Located in Greenwich...
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Another beautiful park in NYC is Van Cortlandt Park, located in the Bronx. At 1,146...
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Located about an hour and a half from Manhattan on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens...
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If you like to go on bike rides, one of the fun outdoor activities in...
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If you're looking for an all-day outdoor activity, going to Coney Island Beach on a...
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Another fun attraction in Coney Island is Luna Park. The amusement park features a variety...
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One of the best outdoor activities in New York City for art lovers is going...
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New York's Central Park is one of the most well-known public parks in the United...
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Another great way to explore Central Park is on a walking tour. You'll be accompanied...
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During warmer months, you can catch outdoor movies, concerts, and even exercise classes at Hudson...
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Another world-famous landmark found in New York City is Times Square. The bustling entertainment venue...
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If you like to work out, you'll find many great places to go for a...
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Ice skating at Rockefeller Center with the famous Christmas tree in the background is a...
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Bryant Park is a charming 9.6-acre park that sits next to the New York Public...
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Inwood Hill Park sits on the far end of Manhattan and features scenic trails and...
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Located in the East River, Roosevelt Island is a small island that's part of the...
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It's not just the humans of New York that enjoy outdoor activities! If traveling with...
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The Statue of Liberty is a world-famous landmark located in NYC. If you want to...
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Another must-visit outdoor spot in Queens is Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The 897-acre park has previously...
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Going to a New York Yankees baseball game is an outdoor activity that's popular with...
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Shopping for unique and interesting items at the Brooklyn Flea Market is one of the...
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Officially called the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Outdoor Reading Room, going...
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Another fun outdoor sporting event to attend is an NFL game. New York has two...
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While a lot of these fun outdoor things to do in NYC are daytime activities...
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Another island that's still within the borough of Manhattan is Governors Island. The 172-acre island...
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Walking along the raised park, the High Line, is one of the most relaxing things...
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Prospect Park in Brooklyn features wetlands, forests, and trails. It's also a great place to...
Conclusion
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