10 Outdoor Activities in New York City That You Shouldn't Miss

January 24, 2022 Roger Rusk

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City

1. Discover Outdoors

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Discover Outdoors

Since 2004, Discover Outdoors has been guiding local, regional and international adventure trips for thousands of travelers. Our team handles it all from transportation to logistics for adults, kids, private parties and corporate teams. You just show up and experience the best the outdoors has to offer. But don't take it from us - Take it from our members! What will you discover today?

2. Central Park Discovery

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Central Park Discovery

Central Park Discovery offers you a choice of walking, bicycle or pedicab tours of Central Park. To ensure the quality of every traveler experience we keep groups small and hire the best experts possible. Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Alice in Wonderland just to name a few of the sights that you will see and learn about on our tours. Please visit our website for tour options, routes, sights list and other useful details.

3. Olidaytours

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Olidaytours

See NYC with your certified NYC Sightseeing Guide Oli, who offers tours in English and in German (deutschsprachige NYC Touren). The tours include NYC Walking Tours, Running Tours, Bike Tours and NYC Children Tours / Family Tours. Each tour is customized to the interest of the customers. Olidaytours - private NYC Tours in English and in German (NYC auf Deutsch)

4. Bike the Big Apple

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Bike the Big Apple

Not all bike tours are created equal. Since 2001, the expert, experienced, professional guides of Bike the Big Apple have been safely taking guests far off the "beaten path" - in all 5 boroughs! With us, you will venture into real ethnic neighborhoods, and experience what life is like beyond the skyscrapers. In fact, we are quite proud to still be the only company to do bike tours of our beloved Bronx - seldom seen by visitors to the city.Why take a bike tour? Walking tours are severely limited in the distance they can travel; you are either going to visit a very small area of the city, or spend half of your day underground. Bus tours can cover plenty, but you are completely removed from the neighborhoods by glass. On bike, you can cover much and still get a real "feel" for the neighborhoods we take you to.Come ride with us!

5. Classic Harbor Line

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Classic Harbor Line

Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring and breathtaking cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our three classic yachts – the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan (our motorized yacht) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters a hundred years ago.

6. Free Tours by Foot

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Free Tours by Foot

Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present name-your-own-price New York walking tours. We cover all of Manhattan, parts of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. We also offer name-your-own-price food, bike and bus tours as well as ghost tours as well as free self-guide tours and audio tours. No upfront costs. You decide what a tour was worth or what you could afford once a tour is over. It's the best money back guarantee in the business.

7. City Running Tours

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City Running Tours

City Running Tours offers both guided group and personalized running tours to accommodate any athletic ability, style, training regimen or specific landmarks. Our goal is to shape each tour based on our client's needs both as a runner and a tourist and because of this, they love the intimacy, breadth of knowledge, and the unique and local perspective that our running tours offer. We are a team of running enthusiasts providing an opportunity to experience a city in an exciting way. We connect with like minded individuals from all over the world because of our passion for running as well as the city we call home. Through this reward, we are able to showcase the history and culture of a city while promoting a healthy lifestyle, instilling self confidence and making people feel like themselves. Our service is ideal for the business traveler who is tired of the hotel treadmill, the marathon runner who is training for a race, or the recreational runner who wants to explore new and interesting routes. Experience New York City at street level through the eyes and legs of someone who works, plays and runs there. Share your love of running with us as we share our city with you!

8. Narwhal Yacht Charters

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Narwhal Yacht Charters

Experience a 2, 3, or 4 hour sail along New York City's skyline aboard a lovingly restored classic sailboat! Narwhal Yacht Charters offers intimate private charters for up to 6 people on a Tayana 37, a seaworthy vessel designed to cross oceans. This year (2021) marks Captain Eric's 10th professional sailing season on New York Harbor, where he has safely logged over 38,000 incident free nautical miles since pursuing his dream to take people sailing for a living a decade ago! Each sail is customizable but a typical 4 hour sail includes sailing down the Hudson River from Chelsea Piers (passing Lower Manhattan) to get as close to the Statue of Liberty as possible. From there, we sail around Governors Island and underneath the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges on the East River before returning. Waters, sodas, and ice are included. Bring your own food and alcohol to personalize the experience. Convenient located at Chelsea Piers (Pier 59) in Manhattan. Visit my website to book your sail!

9. New York Harbor Tours

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New York Harbor Tours

Private and custom tours of New York Harbor, the Hudson River, East River and beyond. Don't be a sardine on the other tour boats, book your own boat with freedom to move, relax and enjoy the views of NY Harbor, the Manhattan Skyline, the Statue of Liberty with your family, friends or colleagues.

10. New York City Horse Carriages

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New York City Horse Carriages

Make your visit to Central Park extra special by taking one of our horse carriage rides. Our knowledgeable drivers will take you around one of the most filmed locations in the world showing you the many historical landmarks as well as pointing out those celebrity penthouses! Visit our website to book online today, and let us help you make new memories that will last a lifetime.

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