At any time of the year New York City is full of excitement, adventure, and fun things to do. With a plethora of activities to keep you going all day and all night long, it is a wonder how anyone gets bored in this city. If you are going to New York City for a vacation, besides the typical stores, parks, libraries and other various historical sites, you should try many of the outdoor activities. Usually open year round, there are tons of fun things to keep you out and about in the fresh air.
There are plenty of free tours that will have you walking the city streets in order to see the city as it should be seen. You can tour Central Park, Times Square, and Trinity Churchyard. You can take the Lower East Side Talking Street Tour or even the Bob Dylan Tour in Greenwich Village. Take the time to stop at the different buildings and explore, but also take a look around at the locals, the hustle and bustle, and everything that is going on around you.
One of the best outdoor activities in New York City is a trip to the Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Park is one of the best in the country. Located only a short distance from Manhattan, this zoo is a sight to behold. Opening at 10am daily, it is the largest metropolitan animal park in the US with literally thousands of animals to learn about and discover. The tickets cost a moderate $14 per adult and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. For an extra $3 you can take an above ground tour of the zoo to see the animals from up high, or you could take a ground shuttle around the zoo. Parking is available at a $10 rate for a full day.
There are plenty of biking trails along the city for those of you who want to incorporate a little exercise into your vacation. Central Park is the natural spot to choose because of the extensive trails and the beautiful scenery. They even rent bicycles for those who didn’t bring their own. For the price of $20 for 2 hours or $40 for an all day rental, you get the bike, helmet, map, locks, and even a poncho in case of rain. Brooklyn Greenway is another beautiful area, which is a little less crowded, and it offers 40 miles of biking trails. To see the city’s seaport, head to the beaches where there are plenty of trails up and down the beaches.
If you are lucky enough to visit New York in the summertime, you can enjoy some of the summer concerts which are free for the most part. There are also an endless amount of summer music festivals that let you listen to Jazz, Gospel, R & B, oldies, and orchestra music. Check your local paper or the Internet for exact times and dates.
Finally, if you get a chance, you should partake in some of the beautiful botanical gardens of the city. One in particular is a must see. The Old Westbury Gardens has a mansion include 50 years of fine arts, formal gardens; tree lined walking trails, ponds, and statuary. You can make it a day trip by bringing your lunch and having a picnic there as well. The tickets are $10 per adult, $5 for children 6 through 12, and for children under 6 years old it is free.
With so much to do in the city, it is often nice just to revel in the sights and the sounds of the outdoors as well.
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