The “Big Apple” is one of those destinations that you will not want to leave, because its atmosphere, streets, culture, gastronomy and iconic places, manage to envelop any tourist who travels through its sophisticated streets. If you plan to have a vacation to another level in this American city, you should do these ten things in New York during the summer.
- Experience Friends
Have you had fun watching the adventures of Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica and Joe? If you are a fan of the series Friends, you must go to the “Friends Experience”, an interactive attraction of the iconic program.
Upon entering the Friends Experience you will be able to: interact and explore the recreations of the scenarios; see the original costumes and accessories of the series; and buy a delicious coffee and pastry in the magnificent “Central Perk”. Remember that you must go to 130 E 23rd St.
- Smorgasburg Food Bazaar
Do you want to try the best sandwiches in New York? Head to Smorgasburg, New York’s flagship summer food bazaar. Year after year this place highlights the “culinary extravaganza” of the city. There you can try the recipes of at least 100 vendors.
- Exploration of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree
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Although the interior spaces are still closed due to the covid-19 pandemic; From May 29 to October 10, you can enjoy (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday), free entry to the exterior areas of the iconic 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree. Of course, to enter, you must program your ticket.
- Coney Island
If you are in New York this summer, you must go to Coney Island! The Brooklyn suburb this year came back in full swing, as the summer entertainment center reopened on April 9th. In addition, by 2021, Luna Park will have six new attractions.
- Movie at Rooftop Cinema Club
Imagine watching an enviable Manhattan sunset while watching an incredible movie! Rooftop Cinema Club promises this and much more. There you can have: immersive horizons, personal headphones, height-adjustable garden chairs, iconic films and delicious food and drinks.
- Game of 1000 Boxes
If you are with your group of friends or family in New York, they should go to “Game of 1000 Boxes”, an interesting interactive game of 45 minutes to 1 hour that will allow them to challenge themselves and have fun thanks to solving puzzles and trivia. Access tickets cost US $ 35 per person, when you go to buy yours, your other three teammates will also have to buy theirs.
- Rollerblading at TWA Hotel’s Roll-A-Branch
Do you want to spend a fun-filled Friday afternoon? Get ready! You can skate outside on the TWA Hotel rink, around the 1958 Lockheed Constellation “Connie” plane. Admission to one session is priced at US $ 20 per adult and US $ 16 per child under 12 years of age. The Roll-A-Rama is open on Fridays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm Remember to bring your own skates!
- Immersive Van Gogh exhibit
If you are in New York this summer, you should go to the exhibition “Immersive Van Gogh”, which will digitally introduce you to the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. This 75,000-square-foot exhibit will be located at Pier 36 NYC, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Tickets are priced from $ 39.99 to $ 49.99.
- «Practice yoga in the Cathedral of San Juan el Divino«
Although this activity is not face-to-face, it is good that you take a break from the busy schedule, as this way you can practice meditation and yoga in the middle of your trip to New York. The class lead will be Mia Michelson-Bartlett. The activity will be available until June 28.
- Glamping in the Rockaways
How about taking a break from the chaos of the city? If you don’t mind getting away from traditional plans a bit, you should go to Jacob Riis Park, in Rockaway, within the Gateway Recreation Area of New York and New Jersey.
If you want to spend an unforgettable stay in this place, you should go in summer or autumn, as you can enjoy both the quiet walks on the beach and the “safari-type” accommodation. Each tent comes furnished; also there, you can enjoy picnic areas, bonfires, hammocks and play areas.
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