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New York City - Outdoors

 

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Central Park
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Ranked #1 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Extending from 59th to 110th streets between 5th and 8th avenues [Central Park West], Central Park is one of the iconic sights of New York City.  While it may appear to be a... more »

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Ranked #2 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks
Owner description: The High Line is a public park built on an abandoned freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.... more » Owner description: The High Line is a public park built on an abandoned freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. « less
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Ranked #3 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The... more » Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown. « less
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Ranked #4 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Islands; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Ellis Island is amazing. Plan to get there early. Be sure to purchase "reserve" ferry tickets online prior to your trip.If you arrive at the specified time, you will avoid the... more »

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Ranked #5 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #6 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Gardens
Owner description: Located across from the Museum of the City of New York, this Central Park oasis offers six acres of magnificent flowers and... more » Owner description: Located across from the Museum of the City of New York, this Central Park oasis offers six acres of magnificent flowers and trees. « less
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Ranked #7 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Sports Complexes

Citi Pond at Bryant Park, on 42nd street and 6th Avenue, is NYC's only free-admission ice skating venue. Visitors can ice-skate at Citi Pond, shop for unique holiday gifts at The... more »

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Ranked #8 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #9 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: A 9.75-acre city park in Greenwich Village, characterized by its large, central fountain, and known as a major center of... more » Owner description: A 9.75-acre city park in Greenwich Village, characterized by its large, central fountain, and known as a major center of community activity for the neighborhood residents. « less
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Ranked #10 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Islands; Military Bases/ Facilities; Historic Sites

Governor's Island is a fabulous NYC experience that is unique and rather  "un NYC"  It provides an experience that is off the beaten path, is fresh and a wonderful outing that... more »

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Ranked #11 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: The park includes, on one end, Hope Garden - a memorial to AIDS victims - and on another, the ferry that'll take you to Ellis... more » Owner description: The park includes, on one end, Hope Garden - a memorial to AIDS victims - and on another, the ferry that'll take you to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, not to mention a number of other memorials and monuments scattered in between. « less
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Ranked #12 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks; Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #13 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #14 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: A lovely park that spreads from 14th to 17th sts. Union Sq. park is home to the city's greenmarket, or farmer's market (held... more » Owner description: A lovely park that spreads from 14th to 17th sts. Union Sq. park is home to the city's greenmarket, or farmer's market (held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday). « less
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Ranked #15 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #16 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Islands
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Ranked #17 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel.... more » Owner description: Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel. Borrow balls, Hula Hoops or board games and hang out on the soft, clean grass. « less
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Ranked #18 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #19 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #20 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #21 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #22 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: A quiet oasis in the middle of New York City, a place to get away from the hectic pace, people-watch, hike or just ride a... more » Owner description: A quiet oasis in the middle of New York City, a place to get away from the hectic pace, people-watch, hike or just ride a bike. « less
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Ranked #23 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Colonial gentlemen used to "bowl" here, at New York City's oldest park, paying one peppercorn per year for the privilege.
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Ranked #24 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #25 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #26 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
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Ranked #27 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
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Category: Sports Complexes
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Ranked #28 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Parks
Owner description: Park located in the East Village that was the scene of a big uprising in 1991 when a decision was made to evict the park's... more » Owner description: Park located in the East Village that was the scene of a big uprising in 1991 when a decision was made to evict the park's homeless in order to renovate; today, the park is pretty and quiet, but is still home to many who have no where else to go. « less
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Ranked #29 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #30 of 59 Outdoors in New York City
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