Summer’s Top Six in NYC
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Governors Island- Govenor’s Island has long remained a popular East Coast haunt which will remain open to the public every weekend during the summer from 10a.m.-7p.m. The Water Taxi Beach puts on outdoor concerts. Check out the island’s eery vacant buildings and scary historical past and then take the Water Taxi to continue your journey along the New York Harbor. (Slip 7 at South St.; www.govisland.com)
Take a sightseeing tour of NYC. Either a double decker tour or an air conditioned bus can be arranged depending on how hot it is that day. Either way, it’s a great way to experience New York City.
Hudson River Park- Piers 62 and 63- The Hudson River Park’s newest addition to Pier 64 includes a beautiful rock garden, gigantic picnic lawn spanning 9 acres, a public garden, a carousel and a skate park that would make even teenagers blush. Be sure to stop by on a sunny summer day for a day at the park. W. 22nd to 23rd Sts. at the Hudson River; www.hudsonriverpark.org)
Luna Park- Amusement parks are always a number one cult summer classic and Luna Park fits into that category with utter perfection. The park finally opened after a period of rapid construction andredevelopment which quietly honors the original Coney Island amusement park past. Check out some of the latest and greatest in rides, funnel cake galore and much more in Luna Park. For more information visit www.lunaparknyc.com. (Daily ride pass $26, weekend ride pass $30)
Time’s Up Prospect Park Moonlight Ride- Prospect Park’s Moonlight Ride is a fantastic opportunity to delve into some evening exercise whether it is bicycling or throwing on your old school skates. The guided tour is beautiful, scenic and has no shortageof romance with all the waterfalls, ponds and quiet nature surrounding the paths. Time’s Up also ensures safety first by providing riders in the front and behind the group. The group will meet at Grand Army Plaza. For more information visit www.times-up.org. (Prospect Park West at Union St.; Park Slope, Brooklyn; Second Saturday of every month, 9pm; free)
Rooftop Bars. There are quite a few of them. If it’s not too hot, check one out. They usually have fantastic views.
Pub Crawl — Take the NY Party Shuttle Pub Crawl on Thursdays through Saturdays. It will take you to tons of bars/clubs/pubs at 11 stops around Manhattan and get you free covers, free or half-price drinks, free or half-price food, etc. Great way to get around at night.
This article was written by Nadia Gire of OnBoard New York Tours.