“A walk, peddle, or carriage ride through the crisscrossing pathways of Central Park is a must-do on anyone's New York City itinerary. In winter, you can even lace up your skates and glide across Wollman Rink. This huge park in the city center, a half-mile wide and 2.5 miles long, is one of the things that makes New York such a beautiful and livable city. Besides being a great place to experience a little nature, Central Park has many attractions within its borders, and most of them are free, making it one of the few cheap things to do in NYC. Some of the most popular places to visit include the Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Zoo, and the Lake. If you are exploring the park on your own, start by picking up a map at one of the visitor centers and plot your routing.”

“Gorgeous place to run or take a stroll! Enjoy the farmers market every Saturday rain, snow, or sleet. ”

“The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of New York, the High Line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design.”

“Beautiful botanic garden next to the museum and the park. Features include a japanese garden, cherry tree esplanade, rose garden, shakepeare garden, conservatory garden, lily ponds, native garden and a farming garden. Perfect place to get lost for hours. ”

“The Statue of Liberty was France's gift to America. Built in 1886, it remains a famous world symbol of freedom and one of the greatest American icons. It is one of the world's largest statues, standing just under 152 feet tall from the base to the torch, and weighing approximately 450,000 pounds. You can see the statue from land, with particularly good views from Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan. However, to truly appreciate the Statue of Liberty, the best thing to do is to take a short boat trip to Liberty Island and see it up close. You can walk around the base, enter the pedestal, or, with advance reservations, go right up to the crown. On a tour to the Statue of Liberty, you have the option to stop at Ellis Island and explore the Immigration Museum. This fantastic museum is located in the historic immigration station complex, where thousands of immigrants were processed before entering the United States. Displays focus on the process, the experiences, and the stories of the people who came through here on their journey to the United States. You can even search the on-site computer database to see a record of immigrants who came through here.”

“No matter what time, even at night, this archway invites all artists and tourists alike! Sit around the fountain, go to Pommes Frites and bring back some french fries to eat as you people watch. Or even go for an iced coffee, or just stop through. NYU students are around, as are artists who will engage with you and ask you to go out of your comfort zone and participate in something new! ”

“Liberty State Park is a park in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City, opposite both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. The park opened in 1976 to coincide with bicentennial celebrations and is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.”

“Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre (34 ha) park on the Brooklyn side of the East River in New York City. Designed by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, the park is located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) former industrial waterfront from Atlantic Avenue in the south, under the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and past the Brooklyn Bridge, to Jay Street north of the Manhattan Bridge. The site includes Brooklyn Piers 1–6, the historic Fulton Ferry Landing, and the preexisting Empire–Fulton Ferry and Main Street Parks. The park also includes Empire Stores and the Tobacco Warehouse, two Civil War-era structures. The park is part of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, a series of parks and bike paths around Brooklyn.”

“The great park to spend a few hours. There are swimming pools (inside and outside), playgrounds and relax zones”

“Lovely neighborhood park for jogging, strolling, sports, people/dog-watching, and swings for kids and grown-ups alike”

“This is a larger park, which provides views of the East River and also access to the East River Bike Path, for longer river walks.”

“A must see if you are walking the waterfront it Hoboken. Pier C juts into the Hudson River and thought it's small, offers interesting terrain, and fabulous views of NYC. There's also a playground built into the landscape for kids to play. ”

“It's just around the corner. You can play basketball, soccer, handball, and even enjoy the skateboard/bmx park rite next to it.”

“Beautiful, clean park great for walks and relaxing. There’s also events that take place here (drive-in movie, boat rides etc)”

“a nice waterfront park with lots of flowers and trees, and a large kids play ground for kids of all ages.”

“A tiny little wisp of a park, but probably my favorite park in the city (and I live around the corner from the much more grandiose Brooklyn Bridge Park). I'll bring along a book to read, and sometimes I do, but it's a better place for people watching. Grab a cuppa from the coffee shop on the corner, Tekoa. ”

“A vast, sandy beach and 5.5-mile boardwalk draw throngs of families to Rockaway Beach in summer for swimming, sunbathing, and sports like volleyball and skateboarding. Seasonal vendors sell pizza, arepas, and Italian ice, and bars have lively patios. Surfers catch year-round breaks all along the coast”

“Has a lively queer section, but also an area that has more families. It's one of the more popular beaches with locals.”

“a nice waterfront park with lots of flowers and trees, and a large kids play ground for kids of all ages.”

“This is an amazing park you can take a quick uber to or if you are up for a 30 minute walk. It is huge, stunning and includes a harbor of boats, fishing, a beach to swim, and other activities throughout. ”

“BEACH best beach for sunny weekends one hour train and 30 minutes bus BEST”

“Step outside your front door and learn to surf at any of the three surf schools in Rockaway Beach. Bring the kids!”

“Beach 97th is an eclectic mix of seasonal Rockaway staples. Like all concession areas in Rockaway, an ample, colorful dining area is available. Head's up- Most places are CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM onsite. Breezy's BBQ: Picture yourself beachside eating pulled pork sandwiches or briskets. Palenque: Columbian Arepas! UMA's: just like its Rockaway Beach Blvd location, UMA's is the go-to for Asian Cuisine. Rockaway's first ever Michelin Rated Restaurant. Lobster Joint: Giving New England a run for it's money. City Sticks: Insanely good ice cream. So yum. La Ceviecheria: Peruvian ceviche. La Fruiteria: Cold Brew & Avocado Toast, among other delicacies. ”

“My most favorite place in the whole world. Go there for sunset, go there for the run. It's stunning, it's peaceful, it's where the real New York life is. ”

“77 ft.-high waterfall with a viewing bridge & a welcome center with industrial heritage exhibits. Its a Public Park, you just go in, don't have to pay!! :) ”

“Amazing promenade in Brooklyn Heights that has great views of the Manhattan skyline!”

“Hudson River Park is a waterside park on the North River, and is the part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is a joint state and city collaboration, but is organized as a New York State public-benefit corporation. Riding a bicycle along the Hudson River is my favorite, It’s so beautiful, scenic and calm. You’re surrounded by everyone doing the same thing and sharing that space.”

“The Ramble - My favorite section of Central Park. You’ll get lost. Find the hidden gazebo.”

“This urban wildlife preserve hosts numerous animal and plant species not otherwise found in an urban environment: open to visit in summer. ”

“The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street on Manhattan's West Side.”