Manhattan Happenings
Enjoy summer fun throughout NYC
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
With restrictions lifting and
establishments reopening,
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that
this summer will be the “Summer of New
York City.” As the weather is heating up,
New Yorkers are looking for ways to beat
the heat while having safe fun with friends
and family.
There are tons of ways to have fun
around the city. Here are a few options
that you can consider.
Head to the beach
or to a local pool
If you don’t feel like going all the way
to Long Island to take a quick dip, you
can go to any of the city’s easily accessible
beaches or pools. From Coney Island to
Rockaway Beach and Manhattan Beach
and Orchard Beach, there’s a beach in every
borough that you can check out. Don’t
like sand? The pool will cool you off just
as much — just make sure you check out
the COVID-19 protocols and swim hours
before you go!
Take a trip to the zoo or
aquarium
Perfect for adults and kids alike, a trip
to the zoo is a great summertime activity.
The zoos (Bronx, Central Park, Prospect
Park, Queens) and the New York Aquarium
are all open with timed entries to ensure
COVID-friendly fun, or if you want to
replicate the experience at home you can
try out one of their virtual encounters.
SummerStage Anywhere
New York City’s yearly tradition of free
performances throughout the summer is
coming back with an extraordinary lineup
of music and programming. After a year
off from in-person performances, there will
be live SummerStage Anywhere shows in
Central Park and Marcus Garvey Park this
year. Plus, every show will be livestreamed
for those who want to watch from the comfort
of their homes.
Walk the Coney Island
boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk is a quintessential
New York City summer destination
for good reason. When you’re done
hanging out on the beach, you can take a
stroll down the boardwalk and check out
some of the shops and food available onsite.
You can also grab tickets for Luna Park,
which has offi cially reopened this summer.
Explore New York City’s largest parks
Lots of New Yorkers have poked around
Central Park, but did you know that New
York City has no shortage of huge parks
to explore. From Van Cortland Park in
the Bronx and Greenbelt Park on Staten
Island to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
in Queens, there are endless acres of green
space to enjoy. Check out the NYC Parks
website to see some of the biggest parks
by acre.
Book a stay at a nearby
campsite
For those who are itching to get away
from the city for a few days, camping serves
as a fun option for the summer. There are
tons of camping options either on Long
Island or upstate that have lots of activities
like swimming and hiking to enjoy. Be sure
to check out our sister publication New
York Family’s picks for nearby campsites.
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