{"id":5969,"date":"2017-05-23T12:50:58","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T16:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2017-05-23T12:51:06","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T16:51:06","slug":"7-outdoor-activities-to-do-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/7-outdoor-activities-to-do-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Outdoor Activities To Do In New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There is no shortage of things to do in a city like New York City<\/a>. It is an epicenter for art, culture, music, nightlife, and sports. Right now, we might not have the best weather but great weather is spotted and soon we’ll be wanting to spend all of our time outside.\u00a0<\/span>New York City winters are gloomy and cold, so you better believe residents are ready to break out of their shell and enjoy the outdoor activities NYC has to offer. Thankfully, there are plenty of fun and exciting outdoor activities to do in New York City, and here we will take a look at a few of them.<\/p>\n Once summer hits in NYC, one of the first things you should do is get on the water. There are many different things you can do on the water including kayaking and paddle boarding on the Hudson River. If you want a calmer experience, try taking a ride on a ferry, or booking a boat cruise. While it’s not advisable to swim in the Hudson, there are beach opportunities in the outer boroughs. Consider taking the Rockaway Beach<\/a> express ferry, or riding down to Coney Island<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The High Line is a popular walking spot for tourists, but it’s still enjoyable as a local The High Line is a park in Manhattan<\/a> built on elevated section of old railroad. It offers amazing views and is also full of lush greenery once summer hits. The High Line spans 15 different blocks, so there is ample opportunity to stop at different places to eat, drink, or shop. There are also food trucks and street performances often in the area, so you never know what you\u2019ll see!<\/span><\/p>\n Instead of watching Netflix in your bed like you have all winter, why not get outside and enjoy a movie in one of NYC\u2019s best parks. A number of different parks offer free movies and these normally begin around sunset. One of the most popular places to enjoy an outdoor movie is the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Be sure to head to the parks early to make sure you get a spot, and don\u2019t forget the popcorn!<\/span><\/p>\nGet Out on the Water<\/h2>\n
Walk on the High Line<\/h2>\n
Watch Movies in the Parks<\/h2>\n
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Go Bouldering in Central Park<\/h2>\n