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The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall
Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

1. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The perfect Saturday activity for anyone who is hungry. We recommend bike riding there. Don’t miss the Pulled Pork Sliders from Mighty Quinn’s and the Blood Orange Doughnut from Dough!

MetLife Stadium is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

2. MetLife Stadium

8.8
1 Metlife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ
Football Stadium · 550 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Catch a Giants or Jets game at this beautiful stadium in the fall before it gets too cold out. If you're attending a winter game, splurge and get club seats, where you'll be able to watch from inside.

Stile's Farmers Market is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

3. Stile's Farmers Market

352 W 52nd St (9th Ave.), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Hell's Kitchen · 41 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Fresh produce delivered daily – and the prices are so low, you’ll be in disbelief. Go early in the day for the best selection. They take credit/debit cards.

Kensington Stables is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

4. Kensington Stables

5.8
51 Caton Pl (E 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Farm · Windsor Terrace · 13 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Ask for Daria, she was patient and funny and made our trail ride magical. Get there early.

Central Park Zoo is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

5. Central Park Zoo

8.6
E 64th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Zoo · Central Park · 248 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be sure to buy tickets online beforehand so you can avoid waiting on a massive line on a nice summer day. We love to come here to watch the sea lions be fed.

Houston Hall is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

6. Houston Hall

7.6
222 W Houston St (btwn Varick & Bedford St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · West Village · 228 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite new places to grab a beer with friends and watch sports on the giant projectors. Liters of beer are only around $15, which is a pretty great deal if you ask us.

National September 11 Memorial is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

7. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 868 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A must-visit for tourists and New York residents alike. Pay your respects here to those lost during the horrific events of September 11th.

Tompkins Square Park is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

8. Tompkins Square Park

8.7
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Visit this dog run during the year to socialize your pups but remember to also mark your calendars for the very creative annual Halloween Parade for dogs in October!

Cafe Medina is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

9. Cafe Medina

9 E 17th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Union Square · 73 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great place to stop in during the work week for lunch, especially their soups! Our favorites are the Pumpkin Corn Bisque and the Tomato Bread Soup.

Inwood Farmers Market is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

10. Inwood Farmers Market

9.1
on Isham St. (btw Seaman & Park Terrace West), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Inwood · 25 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Save a trip to Union Square and hit up this year-round market on Saturday morning. We can't resist picking up some Apple Cider Donuts and fresh loaves of bread.

Family Meal at Blue Hill is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

11. Family Meal at Blue Hill

9.1
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The lovely & intimate atmosphere artfully showcases their ever-changing, farm-fresh menu and is perfect for a special occasion. The Berkshire Pig and Grass Fed Lamb are perfection.

The Ginger Man is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

12. The Ginger Man

11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite after-work spots to grab a beer, although it gets very crowded. The bartenders are very knowledgable, so defer to them if you don't know what to order from the extensive list!

ABC Cocina is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

13. ABC Cocina

8.4
38 E 19TH St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try Jean-Georges seasonal menu comprised of local organic ingredients and admire the unique ABC Home furnishings. Make sure to order the spring pea guacamole and chile-herbed black sea bass.

Vosges Haut Chocolat is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

14. Vosges Haut Chocolat

132 Spring St (btw Greene & Wooster St), New York, NY
Candy Store · SoHo · 66 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Savor the bittersweet deliciousness contained in a cup of La Parisienne Couture Cocoa.

Central Park is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

15. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1837 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great way to start a morning is to briskly walk around the Great Lawn during the off-leash hours of 9pm-9am and meet other friendly dog owners. Exercise for you and your pup while bonding with nature.

Cafe Orlin is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

16. Cafe Orlin

41 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 403 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An East Village brunch staple - cheap and consistently delicious. The pumpkin pancakes are to die for, trust us!

The Blind Tiger is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

17. The Blind Tiger

8.8
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The ultimate place to stop by for a brew. The beer selection is pretty extensive, which makes deciding on just one to wash down the tasty food pretty challenging.

Dig Inn is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

18. Dig Inn

17 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Union Square · 149 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great spot to get a healthy and seasonal meal to-go! We like the Spicy Meatballs with Spanish Brown Rice, Sweet Potato Casserole, Slaw and Tomato & Cucumber Salad.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

19. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1959 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.

Brooklyn Bowl is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

20. Brooklyn Bowl

8.7
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Don’t come just for bowling. Try one of their “Adult” milkshakes, the Theresa Pizza and any of the awesome musical acts performing that night.

Jimmy's No. 43 is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

21. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This place is a craft beer-lover's paradise, with an impressive selection of both bottled and draft beers.

New York Botanical Garden is one of The Best Things to do in New York in the Fall.

22. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 197 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Make it a day trip and spend hours enjoying the peaceful and largely unpopulated gardens, forests and edible garden.