Top 10 Things to Do This Spring
By Citysearch Editors, New York
With New Yorkers out of hibernation, the city is in bloom. Go star-gazing at Brooklyn’s new outdoor beer hall, head to the Bronx for Yankee Stadium’s final season, or row your boat in Central Park. Whether it’s a museum or cute sailors roaming the streets, we’ve uncovered the top 10 reasons to step outside your apartment again.
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Yankee Stadium
161st St, Bronx, NY
The house that Ruth built is being rebuilt! This season is the last for the Bronx Bombers' original home plate before the new stadium opens next door in 2009. -
Central Park: Loeb Boathouse
Central Park Lake off East Dr, New York, NY
Who knew the city could be so idyllic? Row down the Central Park stream in boats that fit up to four and bask in the beauty of nature--all while taking in the New Yor skyline and people-watching. -
Shake Shack
Madison Square Park, New York, NY
A modern classic, Danny Meyer's mainstay food stand serves up sauce-smothered cheeseburgers and fries in Madison Square Park. It's worth waiting in line--trust us. -
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy a balmy night with a few brews at this old-world beer hall's first spring season, as they finally retract that roof. -
NYC Discovery Walking Tours
1120 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY
Buy some artistic Asian fans and get a taste of Chinatown--including stops for dim sum and green tea ice cream--on the Chinatown Tasting Tour. -
Fleet Week
Imagine a dozen Navy fleets docking in our peaceful pier, and then embrace the sailors at the parade or with a ship tour, or chat them up at one of the many bars they take over during fleet week each year. -
Bryant Park
42nd St and 6th Ave, New York, NY
New York's new Great Lawn is in full bloom, so enjoy free Wi-Fi at the city's most Parisian-esque park. -
Museum Mile Festival
Nine of New York's top museums open their doors for a night of free family-oriented fun. -
Coney Island
Surf Ave at Atlantic Shore, Brooklyn, NY
Though showing signs of age, sideshow circus acts, burlesque, and the famed Astroland amusement park help keep the fun alive at this city landmark. -
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Wear comfortable shoes, because with colorful costumes, live music and dancing, there's a lot to see and this party keeps going all night.
