Governors Island- Govenor’s Island has long remained a popular East Coast haunt which will remain open to the public every weekend during the summer from 10a.m.-7p.m. The Water Taxi Beach puts on outdoor concerts. Check out the island’s spooky vacant buildings and scary historical past and then take the Water Taxi to continue your journey along the New York Harbor. (Slip 7 at South St.; www.govisland.com)
Take a sightseeing tour of NYC. Either a double decker tour or an air conditioned bus can be arranged depending on how hot it is that day. Either way, it’s a great way to experience New York City.
Hudson River Park- Piers 62 and 63- The Hudson River Park’s newest addition to Pier 64 includes a beautiful rock garden, gigantic picnic lawn spanning 9 acres, a public garden, a carousel and a skate park that would make even teenagers blush. Be sure to stop by on a sunny summer day for a day at the park. W. 22nd to 23rd Sts. at the Hudson River; www.hudsonriverpark.org)
“Race to the End of the Earth” at the Museum of Natural History- Perhaps one of summer’s coolest exhibits to hit New York City, “Race to the End of the Earth” chronicles the expedition of two South Pole travelers with life size artifacts, base camp models, and more. Visitors can also experience an underwater video featuring Antarctica sea life like blooming jellyfish and colorful violet anemones. The exhibit also includes a rare personality test which determines your ability to survive the South Pole’s harsh weather condition and living conditions. (Central Park West at 79th St; www.amnh.org; $14-$24)
Time’s Up Prospect Park Moonlight Ride- Prospect Park’s Moonlight Ride is a fantastic chance to get some late night exercise whether it is bicycling or throwing on your old school skates. The guided tour is beautiful, scenic and has no shortageof romance with all the waterfalls, ponds and quiet nature surrounding the paths. Time’s Up also ensures your security and safety by providing riders in the front and behind the group. The group will meet at Grand Army Plaza. For more information visit www.times-up.org. (Prospect Park West at Union St.; Park Slope, Brooklyn; Second Saturday of every month, 9pm; free)
Central Park — Great place to just hang out during the summer — especially at the lakes.
Fire Island — Visit Fire Island. Great hangout for younger folks during the summer weekends.
This article was written by Nadia Gire of OnBoard New York Tours.