Here are five of my favorite things to do in New York City in the summer. All are cheap, family friendly, fun, easy to get to and worth your while. My #NYCmustsee4sq List!
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Parc · Chelsea · 1499 conseils et avis
KBH: A park/trail built on an old freight railroad track from 1934 that is elevated above the streets along the West Side of Manhattan. Free, family friendly, pop up food stands, trees/flowers, outdoors.
Rassemblement de Street Food · Williamsburg · 412 conseils et avis
KBH: The Brooklyn Flea Food Market is located in Williamsburg along the East River Water Front on Saturdays from 11am-6pm rain or shine. (On Sundays in DUMBO). 75-100 food vendors from NY region. YUMMY!
KBH: Easy, fun, family friendly day trip. Round trip LIRR ticket to Long Beach includes beach pass for less than $25. Go early to avoid crowds, train ride is about 60min. BYO beach gear, food, drinks.
Funiculaire · Upper East Side · 79 conseils et avis
KBH: Neat way to see Manhattan from above. Cost = Metro Card swipe. On Roosevelt Island see: Light House, Four Freedoms Park, abandoned Small Pox Hospital, beautiful East River walk; great for picnics.
Fifth Avenue (btwn 82nd and 105th Streets), New York, NY
Route · Upper East Side · 11 conseils et avis
KBH: City of New York officially designated Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th streets as “Museum Mile”. The Met, Guggenheim, Museum of the City of New York, Jewish Museum, Museum for African Art + more!