Top New York City Outdoor Activities - page 3

Get a bird's-eye view of the Big Apple and its boroughs during this scenic helicopter tour. Make your own way to the heliport and get ready to soar Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx during your flight. See more landmarks than you would if you were on foot, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Experience one of the country’s most famous sights with a day trip to Niagara Falls from Manhattan. See the waterfalls from many different vantage points and have some time to explore Niagara Falls State Park on your own. Upgrade to experience an in-season ride on the Maid of the Mist, and have plenty of great photo ops. Plus, leave the worry of driving and navigating to your guide.

Prebook your Bronx Zoo admission ticket for this popular New York City attraction and gain access to the zoo’s exhibits and rides on the day you prefer to go. The zoo is celebrating 125 years of its love for animals, making it a great time for a visit. Along with favorite exhibits, such as the children’s petting zoo and JungleWorld, explore the new Animal Chronicles walking trail which features immersive eco-sculptures showing guests the zoo’s history of protecting endangered animals.

Explore the New York Botanical Garden at your own pace with an all-garden pass. Visit this 250-acre garden in the Bronx and see the best of each season’s natural beauty. After walking through trails in old-growth forest, check out the exhibitions in the Conservatory, go for a ride on the tram tour, or bring the kids to the children’s adventure garden.

Explore the beautiful sights of Central Park on this leisurely bike tour. Follow your local guide along the park’s scenic and bike-friendly paths as you cruise by famous attractions like Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s Needle, and the Bethesda Fountain. Learn about the history of this green oasis in the center of Manhattan on an easy ride. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your sightseeing schedule.

Cruise the New York Harbor in style—and enjoy a speedy and convenient way to see some of its highlights—on this seamless sightseeing cruise. Pick from multiple convenient departure times, including sunset; make your own way to Pier 36; and hop aboard your vessel. Get comfortable indoors or on the outer decks, and keep your camera at the ready: You’ll glide past the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and more.

See the highlights of New York City from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to see as much as possible and avoid waiting in traffic, this cruise offers views of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Perfect for travelers who are short on time in New York City, this boat tour offers views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Ellis Island. Coast guard-licensed captains guide you around New York Harbor during the family-friendly speedboat ride. Plus, get the chance to snap photos of Manhattan.

Take a ride on the wild side with this 30-minute speedboat tour of New York City. Hop on board The Beast and let the fun begin. This high-speed boat tour along New York Harbor — complete with loud, rocking music and playful narration — acts like a roller coaster on water. It’s a must-do experience for adrenalin junkies.

Catch a bird's eye view of the Big Apple during this helicopter ride in Manhattan. Look out over the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the financial district and more. You’ll also spot top sights like Ellis Island and the Empire State Building during this unique sightseeing flight of one of the world's most iconic cities. As you go, enjoy a memorable experience of the city that few other visitors get to experience.

Enjoy a fun and fast-paced way to explore New York’s Central Park on this electric scooter tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide at Columbus Circle, grab a helmet, and get acquainted with your scooter. Then, zip off on two wheels: You’ll see highlights of the park, from the Bethesda Fountain to the Reservoir, and learn all about the park’s history.

New York's iconic landmarks, mighty rivers, and islands are even more impressive from the air. On this tour, soar over Manhattan’s most famous sights in a helicopter and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Big Apple. There's plenty of time time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, all while enjoying perspectives that few other visitors to the city get to see.

See New York City’s skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Then continue to see Brooklyn, Staten Island and more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.

Experience the most beautiful skyline in the world at the most beautiful time, New York City at Sunset! Boarding from our Downtown Location at Pier 16 South Street Seaport, sail away on New York’s newest after-hours cruise giving locals and tourists alike the most up-close view of Lady Liberty in front of the most breathtaking and colorful sunsets in the world. This newest evening cruise in the Circle Line fleet allows you to witness more than just the Statue at Sunset— expect to be hypnotized by the glowing panoramic views of Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, the New York Harbor and more in just sixty minutes!

Enjoy the classic New York City experience of a horse-drawn carriage ride on this private tour of Central Park. You’ll travel through the park like a Gilded Age aristocrat as your guide leads you to landmarks including the Central Park Carousel and the Plaza Hotel, providing informative commentary if you wish. This is a perfect romantic outing for couples, or a fun activity for families.

New York City's Central Park is full of hidden gems and hard-to-find spaces. On this walking tour, your city-licensed guide uncovers the park’s remote highlights above 100th Street, including the Loch, waterfalls, arches, and man-made mountains. Walk to the northern reaches of the park, hear about its storied history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and discover secrets that even locals are likely to miss.

Central Park is one of New York City’s iconic sites and a must-visit for most travelers. Instead of navigating this huge space, which is over a square-mile in size, take a relaxing pedicab ride. This private tour guides you through the park in a comfortable rickshaw, taking you to popular sites. You’ll pass by neighborhoods like the Upper East Side and Upper West Side and see attractions like the Central Park Zoo and Wollman Rink.

Explore the east coast of the U.S. beyond New York with a three-day tour. Climb aboard a coach at a pick up point in New York City and set out on a multi-stop tour. Travel to Washington D.C. via Philadelphia and explore the city at your leisure. Continue on to visit the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. On the final day of this sightseeing tour, travel back to NYC from Niagara Falls.

With an area covering more than 800 acres, Central Park is hard to take in on your own. Explore with a guide on this walking tour so you don’t miss any of the highlights. See landmarks such as the Delacorte Clock, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, and the Alice in Wonderland statue. Hear about how the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux created this urban masterpiece.

Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on this two-in-one excursion, which includes ferry rides, museum and statue entrance, and a guide. Ideal for history buffs, this tour provides insider details and historic stories about these key New York Harbor landmarks, which you wouldn’t encounter if exploring on your own.

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Save your energy, avoid blisters, and cover more ground than possible on foot by renting a comfortable and efficient e-bike to explore Central Park. Pedal down miles of paths and take in the art, architecture, and history that make Central Park unique, taking breaks whenever and wherever you want.

Admire New York City's famous skyline from the water on this afternoon cruise. Choose from two departure times and set sail around New York Harbor on-board a historic sailboat. Enjoy incredible views of Manhattan and spot landmarks such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. While on-board, help raise the sails or even take a turn navigating the ship.