Top 100 Things To Do In New York
What to do in New York?
91 (57) Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Music, Opera, Theatre and Cinema. The urban arts center that is
the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has it covered. BAM will have
something on offer to raise your spirits and/or move your being.
At times, literally.
92 (50) China Town
It is a pretty safe bet you will see alot of Chinese people in
New York City’s Chinatown. In fact, possibly more Chinese
people than you will ever see anywhere outside of Asia. So if it
doesn’t feel a little like China then you are probably from
China in which case you probably won’t mind. Cheap gifts,
interesting smells, sights, sounds and of course great food.
If you can, visit Chinatown during the Chinese New Year celebration
for firecrackers, dragons, drums and parades. Go early in the morning
to get the early bird special at the parking lots. Head for Canal
Street and go with the flow.
93 (31) FDNY Fire Zone
So what do you wanna be when you grow up? If you didn't say fire-fighter
you deserve to be an accountant. This is your chance to explore
that childhood wish without getting burnt. Do your bit and learn
how to prevent fires even if you don't get to extinguish one.
Interactive exhibits, including a recreated firehouse will make
you feel part of the war against fire.
94 Castle Clinton National Monument
Admire the Statue of Liberty from the scenic vistas from inside
of Castle Clinton National Monument, or learn about the park's important
military history from costumed park rangers.
95 Shakespeare in the Park
Woody continues to draw the crowds. Shakespeare’s fans can
be seen to lining up from 6 a.m. for tickets to one of his performances
in the Park. The Shakespeare is free each summer.
96 Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Gardens is a great space for sporting events and
concerts. Both the New York Knicks and Rangers call Madison Square
Gardens home. You can tour this magnificent place daily.
The All Access Tour is your ticket to go behind the scenes at
“The World’s Most Famous Arena”. With over 600
events every year, there’s always something to see. Visit
the team locker rooms and experience the world of pro athletes and
sports journalists. Learn how a basketball court becomes a sheet
of ice. Explore 125 years of history of the garden where legends
have been made—from athletes, to artists, to politicians.
The New York Pass
gets you in for free
97 Museum of the Moving Image
Remember that favorite TV show from your childhood? Perhaps it
was the show you used to watch when you had free evenings in which
to watch shows. Well you can probably find an episode at the Museum
of the Moving Image.
98 (72) Riverbank State Park
Riverbank State Park is a park is possessed with a multitude of
things to do. Upper West Side joggers, rollerbladers and dog owners
love this 28 acre landscaped park that nestles besides the Hudson
River. Take your camera for a walk along the pedestrian esplanade
rises high above the Hudson River. Apart from the river you can
see New Jersey Palisades and lower Manhattan.
After feeding your eyeballs settle down your stomach on one of
the grassy picnic areas or perhaps go for a swim first in one of
the indoor and outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pools. You could even
have a game tennis or basketball or alternatively head for the softball
field or outdoor ice-skating rink.
If you aren't feeling that energetic you can exercise your brain
by examining the 9 ton granite tomb of General Grant, the Civil
War Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt.
If all that isn't enough there is a 400 seat amphitheater to admire,
a cultural theater to visit and restaurant if you forgot to bring
any food. The kids aren't forgotten either with a playground area
facing the river.
Strangely enough (not) the park is very popular so you might want
to arrive early.
99 Carl Schurz Park
Nice views of the East River. It is a pleasant green space and
popular with New Yorkers. The mayor of New York lives in the park...albeit
in Gracie Mansion. Take a walk along the promenade by the water
and in the gardens, which are simply gorgeous in the warmer months.
Carl Schurz Park offer many twisting lanes and lawns to enjoy.
For the energetic there is a a basketball court and a playground
for little people with energy to burn. The park also has a water
sprinkler to cool them off in summer.
100 (77) Half-court at the NBA Store
You have got to have a shot at this. I don’t know why this
isn’t more common. Sure there’s a space issue, sure
it probably doesn’t sell any more product but it should be
a consumer’s right to try before you decide not to buy. What
better way than to have a game. Sport stores around world rise to
the NBA challenge.
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