This waterfront park offers great views of lower Manhattan is lots of lawns and seated areas for a picnic. You can also take the ferry to Battery Park and Williamsburg.
A less-frequented city museum which currently has an amazing Christian Dior exhibit. A must see!
Amazing museum, but not free! If you love modern art, this is a great way to spend an afternoon.
Wonderfully located in the Meatpacking District and at the southern entrance of The High Line the sunning architecture by Renzo Piano is a sight in itself. Currently housing a great Jasper Johns exhibit.
Home to some of the best art galleries in the world, the western edge of Chelsea is a great way to spend an afternoon. All the galleries are open to the public and are like free museums! The galleries mostly close at 6pm and the neighborhood has plenty of restaurants for a post-art-walk meal or drink.