10 ways to have a fun summer in New York

Summer is a time of fun and adventure. You can explore the waters or mountain trails, or sunbathe in a beautiful park (okay, the latter is not exactly an adventure, but also good).

Edition Time-out 10 has compiled a list of the best options for spending time in New York in the summer of 2016. Choose what you like.

Ride a bike through Hudson River Park

Riding a bike around Gotham is a bad idea: terrible traffic jams, unexpected dead ends, onlookers. A serene bike ride along the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is another matter entirely. The well-maintained Hudson River Park, stretching from Battery Park City to 59th Street along the river, features a dedicated bike path that is car- and pedestrian-free. You can come on your own bike or rent a vehicle on site and enjoy the view: on the western side you will have boats and a river, and on the eastern side - skyscrapers and neighborhoods.

Enjoy the scent of roses in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Spring comes, first of all, with blooming flowers, a huge number of which is observed in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. And although it is almost impossible to get around all the spaces of the park, it is worth looking into the Cranford Rose Garden. There are tens of thousands of flowers - one of the largest collections in North America.

Picnic in Central Park

New Yorkers greatly appreciate the few wonderful spring days that fall during the period after the retreat of the cold and before the onset of the wet summer heat. One of the best ways to spend this time is to come with a veil on the lawns of Central Park.. Take food with you or buy at a nearby restaurant, lie down in the sun-drenched Sheep-meadow or, if the day is hot, somewhere in the shade among the trees in Ramble.

Rest in Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden

Nothing can relieve stress after a working day is better than a cool beer in company with friends. And even cooler - a beer at a snack table under large trees and flashing lights in the Czech beer garden Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. This large institution in Astoria is known not only for its extensive assortment of draft beer, but also for the Czech menu, including pork schnitzel and pies.

Watch the movie in Nitehawk Cinema

Do not let the May thunderstorms spoil your holiday. In this cinema in Williamsburg you can watch not only the best blockbusters and action films, but also a modest, well-made indie film. Cinema fans love this place for service, cocktails, dinners and traditional popcorn.

Tickle your nerves in Luna Park

A visit to Coney Island will be incomplete if you don’t eat Nathan's Famous hot dog and don’t go on a rollercoaster after that in Luna Park. New rides will make you scream with every thrust. Or choose more classic slides, such as Coney Island Cyclone, which work with 1927 of the year.

Dining walks at Bryant Park

Let's face it: it's hard to find time for yourself when you work in Manhattan. It is therefore very important to use your legitimate lunch break for personal time away from the office. Few places in the city compare in comfort to Bryant Park, with its abundance of benches, a large granite fountain and tens of thousands of daffodils that help to relax from the surrounding stone jungle.

Get lost in MoMA

The collection of the Museum of Modern Art is considered one of the best in the world, so it is worth a visit, regardless of the season. However, it is in the spring that there is something especially peaceful in Monet's “Water-Lilies”, and many visitors like to linger longer in the sculpture garden of Abby Oldrich Rockefeller, in which works by Picasso and Matisse are exhibited.

Treat yourself to yummy on Smorgasburg in Williamsburg

On Saturdays, Smorgasburg is held again in East River Park. Dozens of food vendors gather to serve visitors from around the world: from Colombia to India and China. Don't miss the dessert: Blue Marble ice cream, Biteme cheesecakes and Dough donuts.

Stroll through Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

The second largest park in the city is really something. Two world exhibitions were held here - in 1939 and 1964. Flushing-Meadows-Corona Park covers an area of ​​897 acres (363 hectares) and is the epicenter of Queens cultural institutions. Wandering through the park, you will find the Queens Zoo, the Queens Botanical Garden, Arthur Ashe Stadium (which hosts the US Open), the New York Science Hall and the Queens Museum. If you do not want to strain, forget about the museums and just go fishing in Lake Meadow.

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