New-York-City. In a town that never sleeps, it’s not hard to find something to do on the weekend. From a leisurely mid-morning brunch at Agave to touring the Statue of Liberty, if you’ve got the time, all you need to do is step onto the sidewalk and start walking.
At New York Weekends, we want more for our readers than for them to stumble upon something incredible, so in this article, Things to Do in NYC This Weekend, we give you an insider’s look at 2015’s five best NYC activities (in our humble view) for everyone: singles, couples and families.
Some of these activities are free, others are paid, but all five deserve a place on our things to do in NYC this weekend hall of fame line up.
High Line – From Rusty Rails to Scenic Trails
The High Line is an urban waste metamorphosis. In the 1900’s elevated rail platforms were constructed to transport products up and down the meatpacking district. Later deserted, these rusty rails were transformed into a park in the sky. Today the High Line is recognized as one of the coolest 1.5 miles walks in NYC. The best part, it’s free. To read more about the High Line, click here.
One World Observatory – See for Miles and Miles
This 1776 foot tall building is the largest in North America. One World Observatory sits three levels high on floors 101, 102 and 103 atop One World Trade Center. At One World Observatory the view is amazing, the related attractions are jaw dropping and the high-speed elevator ride – ear popping. To read more about One World Observatory, click here.
Circle Line Sight Seeing Cruises: Landmark Cruise Review
The Circle Line has been a favorite NYC weekend activity since 1945. Locals and tourists alike have taken many a Circle Line Cruise over the years. The Landmark Cruise, which departs from Pier 83 at 42nd Street on the East Side, is possibly the most famous. Cruising to the Statue of Liberty and then on to sites on both the East and Hudson Rivers, the Landmark Cruise is the perfect leisurely thing to do in NYC this weekend. To read more about the Landmark Cruise, click here.
Exploring Governors Island
This colonial fortress, turned US Coast Guard base, turned secluded NYC park has everything a person could want: castles, forts, Admiral’s mansions, parks and bike trails. For $2 you can board the Governors Island Ferry at the South tip of Manhattan and be on Governors Island a few minutes later. The island is three miles long and 1.5 miles wide, but the experience is absolutely priceless. To read more about Governors Island, click here.
NYC Bike Tour: Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, Up Close and Personal
Want to know how to cover 13 fabulous miles of New York City, including a trip over the Brooklyn Bridge? A NYC bike tour. In this article we show you the perfect NYC weekend activity, complete with a surprise visit from the President of the United States! To read more about NYC Bike Tours, click here.
New York weekends are precious, and for us lucky few that get to experience them, we get to choose among the thousands of things to do in NYC this and every weekend. Choose well my friends, because whether you’re a tourist or local, it will slip past before you know it.
