Great exhibits and historical info, and the interactive parts, while a little glitchy, were a lot of fun.
A beautiful underground gem to soak away your worries for two hours. Eucalyptus steam room. Salt water pool. Bubbly pool. Hot pool. Warm pool. Ice cold pool. Mint tea. Rinse, repeat. Leave in bliss.
Check out Chelsea Piers and enjoy tons of great fitness and sporting activities like volleyball, yoga, golf, basketball, rock climbing, gymnastics and more. Great place to work up a sweat!
The 'Hard Times' guided tour was fantastic. Really great tour guides, incredible true stories of people who lived there. Really helps to understand immigrant's challenges and triumphs.
Hidden gem in the West Village. It's an adult playground, like your dream basement on steroids. Pool, shuffle board, board games, ping pong, live jazz, and cheap beer. Grimy, but in a great way.
Small but interesting and very hands-on. You probably won't spend more than an hour here, but it would make a nice date.
There is food for EVERYONE here. Imagine a mall food court, except every place is somewhere you actually want to eat. Several delicious options. Tacos, sushi, burgers, lobster, you name it.
This place is hot, it's a dive meets bowling. It couldn't be more fun. You bring your own eats, but get your beer and wine at the friendly bar. Cheap and awesome! A great crowd. You will love it!
The R-rated museum presents the history and politics of sex with the motto, “You don’t think about Picasso seven times an hour.”
Be sure to sign up for a brewery tour as soon as you arrive, as they fill up pretty quickly during the weekends. With beer tokens costing $20 for 5, it's a great way to sample a wide variety of beers.
A hidden gem. Great architecture (open air spaces, peaceful sculpture garden) and beautiful pieces thoughtfully laid out, showcasing Noguchi as a subtle master of material and texture.
Start on the top floor and work your way down through the permanent exhibits to go in chronological order. Otherwise the museum won't make sense.
"Bowling alley and concert venue that has great food. Try the fried chicken and check out Questlove's weekly DJ set every Thursday." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more.
Come here during sunset for an amazing scenic view of NYC's skyline. Don't walk on the cyclist's path, there's a pedestrian path too. Allocate at least 20 minutes or more to walk through the bridge.
The steep, strenuous hike is one of the most common in the Northeast for more reasons than just its accessibility: Strategic rock scrambling rewards with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Read more.
Friendly staff, friendly people, good beer selection, and skee-ball. Also home to Brewskee-Ball, a competitive skee-ball league that New Yorkers can join.
The climbing here is fantastic! Routes and boulder problems are changed often, almost monthly, so you'll never get bored. Great classes, encouraging staff, and an amazing community. Free WiFi too!
You can call it the Bronx and no one will believe you! An oasis on top of the world hidden with gardens and paths that require a map to navigate. The galleries and shop will impress. So many events!!
Ciders on tap range from semi dry to raw. Larger selection of bottled cider as well. Outdoor patio is dog friendly
Probably one of our all-time favorite date spots in the city - what better way to break the ice than ping pong and alcohol? Plus, Susan Sarandon owns this joint, which totally ups the coolness factor.
Intimate space to catch some sidesplitting improv – especially on Wednesdays when all the shows are free from 6-11pm. They serve wine and beer too!
100+ Massive sculptures. 500 acres of manicured greens and forrest. Picnics. Free tours. Calder, Lichtenstein, Serra. An hour from NYC. What are you waiting for?
Lots of great hiking and picnic areas. If you're meeting friends, make plans to meet at a specific point. Very little/no cell service once you drive into the park.
Would go back in a heartbeat. Wonderfully cheesy, a great way to spend a rainy day with friends. Beer/wine available if you prefer to sip & play.
If you didn't make a reservation come early enough to be at the top if the standby list.
Drop-in guests and fitness enthusiasts enjoy a range of boulder and ropes courses and frequent community events, from family fitness days to off-site field trips.
The best skating rink in NYC features the largest skating surface of any midtown rink and an awe-inspiring view of the city’s skyscrapers peeking over the surrounding trees. Read more.
The perfect place to bond- a classic arcade with the best games (new and old)! We love the sports-bar-style setting and American food. We all had a very intense match of Dance Dance Revolution.
$39 admission per person, easily spent 4+ hours here, worth it to try this novelty for first time. Not so sure the cost warrants repeat visits. Very minimal wait on weekdays and staff is friendly.
Find an aquatic oasis at Great Jones, where a water lounge is outfitted with pools, a waterfall, steam rooms, and saunas.
The pop-up minigolf course offers food like moon-pie sundaes, pimento grilled cheeses and Southern fried chicken, plus drinks for a sober game or a tipsy one, depending on your mood.
Feel like a kid again as you’re dwarfed by the T-Rex and the Blue Whale or just surrounded magically by butterflies. It’s entertaining and educational. Use the side entrance to cut the line.
City ice opened in 2009 and is an indoor rooftop skating rink with some of the most affordable skating prices in town.
This zany science museum is home to the first Hoberman sphere. Though geared toward littles (the calendar is packed with interactive learning events), it brings out the childish nerd in any adult.
Come here for the eclectic selection of used books and relax in the back café with a delicious selection of teas, coffee and snacks. 100% of the profits go to ending AIDS and homelessness.
Lots of fun with a group, but more than 10 means will probably result in too many cooks in the kitchen. Apartment is a bit more interesting IMO.
The best comedy club in the world. Reserve your tickets online and get there half hour early so you get good seats.
Go for the first show and bring a lot of bills! Go early (around 8/8:30) if you want to get a table. It's a lot of fun and surprisingly great for dates.
So much fun in 1 hour who knew that was even possible. Would definitely recommend this place. Tip: Check your WiFi for a clue when playing any of the rooms lol!
The Gutter LIC is my jam. An old taxi garage-turned bowling alley with old lanes from Rochester. Stick around awhile, and even if there's a wait, eat some hot dogs and play a little Jenga.
Check for deals and discounts on Groupon! Multiple floors. Wax figures from various industries: art, comedy, film, history, music, etc. Special exhibit for NY-related wax figures. Crowded. Loud.
Visitors can select vintage television broadcasts from the Center's collection, take guided tours and participate in programs covering everything from Shark Tank to Presidential Debates. Read more.
So many great events - I've been here for 2 Dope Queens, Secret Science Club, Spice World Sing Along, and more. Good selection of beers, and good views of he stage from just about anywhere in the room
Sunny outdoor scenery makes it a cheaper, more relaxed alternative to indoor gyms. Free shoes with pass 😊
The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.
One of my favorite places to get lost in the city. An amazing Oasis in the middle of the cement jungle. Always something for everyone. Make sure to go further in the park and get away from tourists.
Visiting the Brooklyn boardwalk, eating a Nathan’s hot dog, riding the Thunderbolt rollercoaster in Luna Park, & carving out a spot on the beach is still an everyone-should-try-it New York experience. Read more.
Service and staff were all amazing. The food was incredible, as were the drinks. Definitely a fun venue to see a show, have dinner and enjoy a night out! Request front row tables!
Fairly easy climb: short, but steep at times. Pay attention to the trail markers, navigating can be a little tricky. The view from the top is beautiful!
Built as a home for retired sailors, this 83-acre campus features historic buildings, botanical gardens, art galleries and much more. Home to the first classic Chinese Scholar's Garden in the U.S.
Some of the best views of the Hudson River from this park, and not as crowded as other parks along the West Side highway. Great place to catch a summer concert.
A growing boathouse on the East River in Long Island City. They offer a variety of free kayaking programs.
Mini golf, kids playground, sports, boats, drinks and always a nice view. Need more?
Join the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse for kayaking and rowing here in the summer. Read more.
