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Central Park is great for exploring on a nice day! A few suggestions: Check out Loeb Boathouse for row boat rentals on the pond or to grab brunch (a la Sally & friends from When Harry Met Sally) At Wollman Rink, CityPickle offers pickeball court rentals. We recommend booking ahead for best timeslots. Rental equipment is also available. Link below is to the reservation website! Go for a walk or run around the Reservoir. Nathan proposed on the north side of this loop!
Along the park in the Upper East Side you'll find Museum Mile which includes The Met (pay what you wish with NY ID), The Frick Collection, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Neue Galerie. If exploring downtown, visit the Whitney in Meatpacking for modern art or the 9/11 Museum in the Financial District. If staying in Midtown, check out MoMA, the Morgan Library or the New York Public Library.
The High Line is a raised park built on an old rail line along the west side of Manhattan that offers unique city views and an escape from the traffic. This is a good activity to pair along with a visit to Hudson Yards, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers or the Whitney.
Some key stops include the Bull and NYSE on Wall Street, Battery Park for views (or ferries to) the Statue of Liberty, the Seaport or Stone Street for cobblestone streets, bars and restaurants, and the Brooklyn Bridge (which you could walk or bike across).
Pre-book reservations or try walking into the iconic Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village (this is your best chance at seeing a big name comic pop-in, especially on a weeknight). Grab dinner along with a show at The Stand near Union Square. Walk into our local Upper East Side comedy club, The Comic Strip on 81st Street & 2nd Avenue.
Long-Running Hits: Hamilton, Book of Morman, MJ New & Upcoming: Just in Time, Buena Vista Social Club Plays: Every Brilliant Thing, Death of a Salesman, Giant, Oh Mary (comedy)
Take a walk up Madison Avenue between 57th and 90th to find endless luxury retailers (and a few consignment shops with excellent selection!) Stop by the The Shops at Hudson Yards or The Oculus and Brookfield Place in FiDi for extensive shopping malls If you want to stay indoors, browse the Bloomingdale's or Saks Fifth Avenue flagship locations (both of which include restaurants, coffee shops and bars for an all-day experience!)
The Summit at One Vanderbilt The Edge in Hudson Yards One World Trade Center in FiDi
For an outdoor driving range overlooking the Hudson, bowling, or laser tag. If more interested in indoor golf (with a bar), there are 5iron locations throughout the city with golf simulators or check out Swingers on 29th & 6th for mini golf.