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53. The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park, Queens

The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park, Queens
4.0 /5

20 km
from city center
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The beach at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, also called ‘The People’s Beach’, is one of the city’s oldest planned recreational beaches. Built in the 1930s and named after Jacob A. Riis, a noteworthy journalist and social reformer, the people’s beach still holds historic value and has been the site of activism ever since.

54. Jones Beach, long Island

Jones Beach, long Island
4.0 /5

49 km
from city center
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Jones Beach, located on the south shore of Long Beach, is by far the most popular and heavily visited beach not just in New York but on the entire east coast.

55. Wolfe's Pond Beach

Wolfe's Pond Beach
4.0 /5

26 km
from city center
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Wolf’s Pond beach is a hidden gem tucked away on Staten Island’s south shore. Part of the much larger Wolfe’s Pond Park, one of Staten Island’s largest parks, this beach attracts those looking to spend quiet time on the beach surrounded by nature

56. Cedar Grove Beach

Cedar Grove Beach
3.5 /5

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Cedar Grove Beach is Staten Island’s newest beach and has only been open to the public since 2011.

57. Orchard Beach, Bronx

Orchard Beach, Bronx
3.5 /5

25 km
from city center
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Also known as the Bronx Riviera, Orchard Beach is the only public beach in the Bronx. For most parts of New York, this is the closest beach, making it very popular amongst locals.

58. Midland Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk, Staten Island

Midland Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk, Staten Island
3.5 /5

17 km
from city center
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The 2.5 mile long Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk is one of the most spacious beach areas in New York City and consists of 2 beaches- South Beach on the North side of the boardwalk and Midland Beach towards the South.

59. Main Beach, East Hampton

Main Beach, East Hampton
3.0 /5

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The main beach East Hampton is one of the five beaches of the village of East Hampton and is also very close to the Georgica & Wiborg beaches.

60. Montauk, Long Island

Montauk, Long Island
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Montauk is a major tourist destination in Suffolk county, it's famous for miles of beautiful white gleaming sand & the spectacular 70 feet high cliffs overlooking the ocean.

61. Shelter Islands, Suffolk County

Shelter Islands, Suffolk County
3.0 /5

146 km
from city center
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Shelter Island is a part of Long Island. You will have to take a ferry from Greenport to reach Long Island. Shelter Island is famous for its picturesque beaches, serene hiking trails and it serves as a perfect destination away from the city.

62. Asbury Park Beach, Jersey Shore

Asbury Park Beach, Jersey Shore
3.0 /5

54 km
from city center
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It's a dog-friendly beach in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's famous for its wide boardwalk with the shallow waters of the Atlantic on one side & bustling shops on the other

63. Cherry Grove Beach.

Cherry Grove Beach.
3.0 /5

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Cherry Grove Beach in Horry County, South Carolina is famous for its white sand and for being the most family-friendly beach in the entire New York City. It’s also very close to Myrtle beach(& significantly less crowded).

64. Gunnison Beach.

Gunnison Beach.
3.0 /5

28 km
from city center
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It’s famous for being the only clothing-optional beach in New Jersey. On a cloudless day, you may even see the skyline of New York.

65. Cooper’s Beach, Southampton

Cooper’s Beach, Southampton
3.0 /5

136 km
from city center
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It is one of the best beaches in New York City for family groups and surfers.

66. Relax at Central Park

Relax at Central Park
5.0 /5

8 km
from city center
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All of the 349 hectares of central park are free to explore and its location in the middle of Manhattan offers the city peeps a great way to escape the concrete jungles and the chaos of the city.

67. Rose Main reading room

Rose Main reading room
Top Attraction 5.0 /5

5 km
from city center
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In midtown Manhattan, near Bryant Park is located the most famous branch of New York public library; he Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

68. High line

High line
Top Attraction 4.5 /5

4 km
from city center
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It’s a free urban park transformed from an old abandoned elevated(30 feet above ground) freight rail line and is a major tourist attraction.

69. Brooklyn Brewery

Brooklyn Brewery
Top Attraction 4.5 /5

4 km
from city center
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Founded in the late 1980s, Brooklyn Brewery is the home & pioneer of Brooklyn's famous beer crafting.

70. Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live
4.5 /5

6 km
from city center
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It's a live comedy show that airs on NYC television every Saturday at 11.30 pm. The show is aired from 30, Rockefeller Plaza, and is a 5-minute walk away from the 5thAvenue/53rdStreet Subway Station.

71. Prospect park

 Prospect park
Top Attraction 4.0 /5

7 km
from city center
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It‘s one of the most popular parks in New York City and is situated between 5 busy Brooklyn neighborhoods adjacent to Brooklyn Botanical Garden & Museum.

72. Cultural Exposure in New York City

Cultural Exposure in New York City
Top Attraction 4.0 /5

8 km
from city center
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The number of places providing cultural exposure in new york is just astonishing. You can find any number of varieties & scales of the museum here, most of them with free admission.

73. Movies under the stars

Movies under the stars
4.5 /5

5 km
from city center
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One of the inexpensive things you can do in NYC is to experience movies under the star. The city has multiple locations that provide free outdoor movies, the best among them being the Brooklyn bridge park.

74. Staten Island ferry

Staten Island ferry
4.0 /5

19 km
from city center
74 out of 213
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Unlike other ferry tours to Staten island(which costs around $15), the Staten Island ferry is completely free

75. Beaches

Beaches
4.0 /5

16 km
from city center
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Location of New York near the Atlantic offers it a ton of beaches. Most of the beaches are free and allow swimming only during lifeguard hours.

76. Tour the Federal Bank of New York’s Gold Vault

Tour the Federal Bank of New York’s Gold Vault
4.0 /5

1 km
from city center
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Get to know about the working of the federal reserve on this tour. Take an elevator 5 stories down to the vault (in the basement) containing the world's largest deposit of monetary gold.

77. Check Out a Free Comedy Show

Check Out a Free Comedy Show
4.0 /5

4 km
from city center
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In this city of hustle and bustle take a break to tickle your funny bones at a free comedy show

78. Take a Tour of the New York Public Library

Take a Tour of the New York Public Library
3.5 /5

5 km
from city center
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The Beaux-Arts-style architecture of Stephen A. Schwarzman Building along with the front gate's famous marble lions named “Patience” and “Fortitude” attracts thousands of visitors each month.

79. Kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park
3.5 /5

2 km
from city center
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Enjoy the Summer with stunning views of lower Manhattan And the Statue of Liberty while paddling on a sit-on-top kayak in the East River.

80. Whitney Museum of American art

Whitney Museum of American art
3.5 /5

3 km
from city center
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Whitney Museum of American art situated between the high line and the Hudson River is a major attraction of the meatpacking district.

81. Bird watching at Central Park

Bird watching at Central Park
3.5 /5

9 km
from city center
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This National Historic landmark is a popular destination for migrating birds and bird watchers alike.

82. Pay your respect to the 9/11 memorial

Pay your respect to the 9/11 memorial
4.0 /5

1 km
from city center
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Remember the victims, the survivors, and the loss which humanity suffered due to the bomb blasts in 2001 and 1993.

83. Walk across the Brooklyn bridge

Walk across the Brooklyn bridge
3.5 /5

1 km
from city center
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This 137-year-old & 1800 meter long bridge across the east river connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn.

84. Hang with farm animals at Queens County Farm Museum

Hang with farm animals at Queens County Farm Museum
3.5 /5

24 km
from city center
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This 323-year-old colonial-era farm spanning 47 acres in the neighborhood of Glen Oaks in Queens is New York City's largest area of undisturbed farmland.

85. Take a Free walking tour

Take a Free walking tour
3.5 /5

8 km
from city center
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As a visitor There are multiple attractions to see in New York and taking a walking tour is the best way to cover as much as you can.

86. Tour an Ice cream museum

Tour an Ice cream museum
3.5 /5

1 km
from city center
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Learn the art of ice cream making from the museum of ice cream New York city.

87. See Alexander Hamilton’s Harlem Estate

See Alexander Hamilton’s Harlem Estate
4.0 /5

13 km
from city center
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Alexander Hamilton was a leading figure in creating the United States’ financial system. He was also one of the United States' founding fathers.

88. Stargazing at High Line Park

Stargazing at High Line Park
4.0 /5

4 km
from city center
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Every Tuesday at dusk, April through October, the High Line at the 14th Street in New York hosts stargazing. It has some of the most beautiful views of the night sky in all of New York City.

89. Watch a Movie at Bryant Park

Watch a Movie at Bryant Park
3.5 /5

5 km
from city center
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Located between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City, Bryant park screens a Netflix movie every Monday around sunset.

90. American Folk Art Museum

American Folk Art Museum
4.0 /5

7 km
from city center
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The American Folk Art Museum is an art gallery in Manhattan, Lincoln Square, at 66th Street, New York City.

91. Jazz at Barbès

Jazz at Barbès
3.5 /5

5 km
from city center
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Barbès is a bar and performance space located in the 9th Street in the South Slope part of Brooklyn in New York City.

92. African Burial Ground

 African Burial Ground
3.5 /5

0 km
from city center
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African Burial Ground National Monument is a historic monument between Duane and Elk Street in the Civic Center section of Manhattan, New York City. It is a beautiful monument that highlights the history of African-Americans.

93. Bushwick Collective

Bushwick Collective
3.5 /5

7 km
from city center
93 out of 213
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Bushwick Collective is an open-air street art gallery located in Troutman St, Brooklyn, in New York City.

94. Bronx Museum of the Arts

Bronx Museum of the Arts
3.5 /5

15 km
from city center
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts also known as the Bronx Museum is an American cultural institution located in Concourse, Bronx, in New York City. It showcases contemporary art from all over the world.

95. City Hall

City Hall
3.0 /5

0 km
from city center
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New York City Hall is located at the center of City Hall Park in the Civic Center area between Broadway, Park Row, and Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is a colonial-style building that is the seat of the New York government.

96. Chelsea galleries

Chelsea galleries
3.0 /5

3 km
from city center
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The Chelsea art district is located between West 18th and West 27th Streets, and 10th and 11th Avenues. It has many art galleries and is well known throughout the art world.

97. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum

 Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum
3.0 /5

4 km
from city center
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The museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology displays collections of clothing, textiles, and accessories. It is located on 7th Avenue at 27 Street in New York City. It is well known for its collection of contemporary avant-garde fashion.

98. Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrates Sculpture Park
3.0 /5

9 km
from city center
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Situated in the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, Socrates Sculpture Park is the best park in New York City to enjoy art.

99. Eat at Smorgasburg

 Eat at Smorgasburg
3.5 /5

4 km
from city center
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Located in Brooklyn, New York, Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food fest in the United States, with over a hundred vendors selling a variety of food.

100. open-air live music festivals of SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn

open-air live music festivals of SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn
Top Attraction 4.0 /5

7 km
from city center
100 out of 213
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The state of the art open-air live music festivals of SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! have been celebrating music since 1979-80s.

101. The US Open tennis tournament

The US Open tennis tournament
4.5 /5

14 km
from city center
101 out of 213
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The US Open tennis tournament takes place every year during August-September in Flushing Meadows –Corona Park, one of the major summer Grand Slam venues of New York City.

102. Walk across the city’s bridges

Walk across the city’s bridges
4.0 /5

1 km
from city center
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The Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest suspension and hybrid cable-tied bridge in New York City lets you enjoy the river view from any of the six lanes.

103. See Shakespeare in the park

See Shakespeare in the park
4.0 /5

8 km
from city center
103 out of 213
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Currently run by The Public Theatre, the Shakespeare In The Park was the brainchild of Joseph Papp during 1954 and it had the first performance in 1962 with The Merchant Of Venice.

104. Rockefeller Center of Midtown Manhattan

Rockefeller Center of Midtown Manhattan
4.0 /5

6 km
from city center
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Standing in the Rockefeller Center of Midtown Manhattan, the enormous Christmas tree decoration followed by the Joy of the World singing by the Main Street Gospel choir marks the festive spirits.

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