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35 Famous NYC Tourist Attractions for Outdoor Lovers

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35 Famous NYC Tourist Attractions for Outdoor Lovers

Introduction - If you are an outdoor lover planning to explore New York City, then you came to the right place. We've...

 
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Take the Roosevelt Island tram

Tourist Attraction 1 - Located in the East River, Roosevelt Island is a small island that's part of the borough of Manhattan. One of...

 
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Watch a New York Jets or New York Giants game

Tourist Attraction 2 - Another fun outdoor sporting event to attend is an NFL game. New York has two football teams, the New York...

 
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Venture to Jacob Riis Park

Tourist Attraction 3 - Located about an hour and a half from Manhattan on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, you'll discover Jacob Riis Park...

 
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Walk through the New York Botanical Garden

Tourist Attraction 4 - One of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in NYC is the New York Botanical Garden. Founded in 1891, the 250-acre...

 
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Follow the Hudson River Greenway

Tourist Attraction 5 - If you like to go on bike rides, one of the fun outdoor activities in NYC to enjoy is biking...

 

Bike in Central Park

Tourist Attraction 6 - New York's Central Park is one of the most well-known public parks in the United States. As such an iconic...

 
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Ride the Staten Island Ferry

Tourist Attraction 7 - One of the best ways to see Manhattan skyline is by taking the Staten Island Ferry. You can board the...

 

Wander along the High Line

Tourist Attraction 8 - Walking along the raised park, the High Line, is one of the most relaxing things to do outside in New...

 

Spot bald eagles at Inwood Hill Park

Tourist Attraction 9 - Inwood Hill Park sits on the far end of Manhattan and features scenic trails and the largest old-growth forest on...

 
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Get great views of Manhattan from Gantry Plaza State Park

Tourist Attraction 10 - A slightly lesser-known park in NYC that's well worth visiting is Gantry Plaza State in Long Island City, Queens. The...

 

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