Location: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Top Things to do in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Nature & Parks
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. World Trade Center's Liberty Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,864 reviews
Reviewed By DoreenD346 - Massachusetts, United States
The fountains/falls are beautiful and the survivor tree was lovely to see. 2 countries had put beautiful wreaths at the tree as it had been UN week in the city. This was a lovely touch. The park it self is lovely. Part of a very busy and emotional day.
2. Rockefeller Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel. Borrow balls, Hula Hoops or board games and hang out on the soft, clean grass.
3. Washington Square Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,587 reviews
A 9.75-acre city park in Greenwich Village, characterized by its large, central fountain, and known as a major center of community activity for the neighborhood residents.
Reviewed By Luciafernandez62
This is a very interesting place to visit if you want to understand the feeling and the vibes of this Manhattan neighborhood. Its most distinctive feature is the Washington Square Arch, a triumphal marble arch built in 1892. I visited this lively square on a Sunday, and it was really crowded, with children and their parents, and lots of young people strolling around, taking pictures, playing games, and having a good time. Under the arch there was a man playing a very large piano, surrounded by people enjoying the show. The square is surrounded by the buildings of NYU; therefore lots of students and faculty are always around the park in their free time. You can have a picnic at the square, play chess on the stone tables, talk to your friends, hang around the large circular fountain located in the center of the square, enjoy the different types of plants, flowers and trees, or just relax sitting on a bench.
4. Louise Nevelson Plaza
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. The High Line
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62,319 reviews
The High Line is an elevated railway transformed into a public park on Manhattan's West Side. The park features lush horticulture, artworks, seasonal food vendors, community programming, and unique views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. The High Line runs between Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues. Friends of the High Line raises 98% of the High Line’s annual budget. Owned by the City of New York, the High Line is a public park maintained, operated, and programmed by Friends of the High Line, in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Please note that the High Line's hours vary by season: Dec 1 to Mar 31: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Apr 1 to May 31: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM June 1 to Sept 30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Oct 1 to Nov 30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Reviewed By petersP505YD - London, United Kingdom
A unique experience walking through NY via a disused railway Very nice walk through skyscrapers Very cool and a great way to walk of the best brunch ever at Bubbys which is opposite the start of the Highline
6. The Jefferson Market Garden
7. Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
8. Hudson River Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 522 reviews
Reviewed By juliarese - Cordoba, Argentina
During the summer months, kayaking around pier 26 is a great idea!!!! We went there on a Saturday morning and, although there were a few locals around, there were plenty of kayaks for us to stay in the river for as long as we wanted. The area where you are allowed to kayak is signalled with buoys, which makes it a safe and very pleasant leisure time activity, and for free!!! The view of the Financial Center from the water is amazing!! Great assistance from the people in charge!! There are lockers for you to leave your belongings.
9. Hudson River Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By HiralAmodia - Bengaluru, India
WHAT THEHEEBEE SAYS ABOUT HUDSON RIVER GREENWAY I stayed at Newyork for a week in February - 2019. I would say that I was blessed to have my hotel at a walking distance from Hudson River Waterfront Greenway. It was my daily ritual to walk from Pier 40 to Battery Park and back. I used to tease myself that daily evening I walk so much for my daily date with the Lady Liberty. I used to walk and then reach Battery Park and spend some time watching all the wonders of mother nature. Hudson River Waterfront Greenway is that amazing place where one can spend that precious 'me time' with one's own self and with the mother nature. The walkway is constructed very nicely with many options to sit, jog, play, cycle and grab something to eat. One can spend time here watching the river, boats, joggers, cyclists, small children having fun and the adorable pets who enjoy the time with their masters. The walkway is beautiful without any obstacles. Parks are enjoyable. The playgrounds are well maintained. The adjoining restaurants offer good food. The best is the amazing view it gives of New Jersey both during the day and at night. Signing Off Hiral Amodia (TheHeeBee)
10. The Garden at St. Lukes in the Fields
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
