What's up Members of the Barrio
It's Jon, coming to you from the Harbor outside of Brookfield Place
And with summer upon us
There are so many great things that you can take advantage of
In this city, during the warm weather months
I'm going to share with you 12 Amazing Things To Do in New York City
During the summer
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There's something special about getting on a boat to admire this city
And a floating bar is one way
To do it in style
The North River Lobster Company is one of your cheapest ways
To take a cruise around Manhattan
It's just $10 for a ticket
So hop on board this 3 deck boat
Which is well known for their lobster rolls
And seafood
There's also a bar on board
My best advice for a cheaper experience is just to order a beer
Sit back relax
And enjoy the scenery
There's something nice about getting away from the hustle and bustle
Of Manhattan
And relaxing on the Hudson River
The coolest part is that the boat does 45 minute loops
You can stay on after it returns
And go on as many rounds as you want
Try to time this around sunset
For an even better photo opportunity
In a city that has so many expensive boat tours
Going on a ride with North River Lobster Co..
Is a no brainer
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Moving forward though
Why go to the movies in New York during the summer
When you can have an outdoor cinema experience
And there are so many great places to watch movies
Outdoors in the summer
Mostly through the parks department
For example Monday nights.. at Bryant Park
Wednesday nights in July and August
In Riverside Park
And then another really cool option is to watch movies
On board the intrepid
A retired aircraft carrier
Super super cool
I'm putting a link down below in the description
To a list of all the outdoor movies during the summer
So please do check that out
And come say hi to me
Because I'm likely to be at some of them myself
This is one of the best free activities to do in New York City period
Kayaking in the Hudson or East River is also an amazing way..
To get some excercise
Let's start with the Hudson River
There's spots on Pier 26. 84 and 96
I first tried it in Tribeca
With my twin brother
And it was kind of surreal floating on the Hudson
Taking in the city sites
But this year you can even Kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park
And if it was my first time in New York City
It would be my top choice
You've got Manhattan on one side
And the looming Brooklyn Bridge on the other
The friendly all volunteer staff
Will help you get ready
It's a 20 minute time limit
So take as many photos as you can
Sometimes it's nice to be reminded
That the best things in life ..
Are free
Central Park is great to visit year round
But there's so much going on during the summer
Making it a can't miss..
Destination
We recently filmed a 15 things to do in Central Park video
I'll put a card to it now..
Make sure to watch it when you're done with this video
But I'll tell you some of my favorite ideas that would be
Especially good in summer
One is free fishing at Harlem Meer
Yeah, Manhattan is not a place you'd ever expect to do this
But it's actually a super fun activity
Keeping on the aquatic theme
You can rent a model sail boat near 76th street
12 dollars for 30 minutes
The perfect thing..
To do with kids
A classic idea is having your own picnic at Sheeps Meadow
Or just bring along a frisbee
Or go rent a bike
Wander by foot
You honestly don't need much of a plan
Also make sure to look up Central Park Summerstage
For a schedule of concerts
Some of which.. are free
Central Park is a can't miss destination during the summer months
When the weathers warm
My favorite place to have a drink in New York City
Is at a rooftop bar
And that's one thing that New York has no shortage of
In fact
We're going to be doing a video
Dedicated to rooftop bars
Real soon
And today we're going to concentrate on 230 5th
It's very popular with tourists
But there's a reason for that
You are paying to drink on one of the top rooftop views
In all of the city
I love the happy hour specials during the week from 2-7 PM
It's one of my favorite spots to take an out of towner
But we recently went at night
And there's something very cool about going during peak hours as well
If you want to dance there's a bit more of a club vibe downstairs
While the cocktail selection isn't huge
We enjoyed our mojitos a lot
But of course the best part is just taking in those stunning views of the Empire State Building
And the rest of the skyline
Try to add this to your summer list if you're looking
For some fun nightlife
When you think of a hot summer day in the city
The perfect food to cool you off
Is ice cream
Now let's talk about Morgenstern's
I'm not saying they're the best ice cream in New York
But i'm also not saying they're not the best ice cream
They were super busy the last time we went
And have some very cool options
Like the King Kong Banana split
And while they're not cheap at all
At $5.75 a scoop
With all the choices available
We still opted for classics
I loved my cookies and cream
Adriana went for a simple French Vanilla
And the results were delicious
Highly recommended if you have a sweet tooth
During your summer visit to New York City
Go to the Queens Night Market
I'm all about eating Street Food in New York City during the summer
And there's something really special
About the Queen's Night Market
While you can't combine all the diverse goodness of New York City
Into just one location
This place is as close as you're going to get
The vendors are constantly changing
But on our trip there
We sampled a ton of things
Like Indonesian Sausage Skewers
Chilean hot dogs
A delicious arepa cone from Colombia
Bolivian Beef Heart Skewers
You get the picture
My favorite dessert that night
Was an amazing Romanian Twister Cake
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They also have live music and beer
Making this an unbelievable place to sample..
Some of New York's finest ethnic cuisine
When it's hot and humid out
Finding an air conditioned place to spend a few hours
Is a must
And the good news for you..
Is that New York City has some of the best museums.. in the world
I'm going to lead off this list with the Paley Center
Play video games on the first floor
Watch old tv shows and commercials on the second
And all for a suggested donation.. of just $10
Check out the New York Historical Society
And their impressive collection of Tiffany Lamps
Or if you want something even quirkier
Head to Brooklyn
And the City Reliquary
A museum of strange New York City artifacts
If you're weird like me
You'll love it
My favorite off the beaten path museum
In New York is the Transit Museum
I love how you can walk around old subway cars
And see how they've changed throughout history
One cool bonus tip
On the topic of museums
If you go to the Met at any point
Make sure to stop by the rooftop garden
Absolutely for free
If you've already paid admission
They have some stunning views of both Central Park
And the city
And most people don't even realize it's there
Going to Coney Island is a New York City tradition
It is by far the most famous beach and boardwalk in the city
And a great place.. to spend a summer day
We just filmed a vlog here a week ago
This place rocks
Start off any trip there with a stop
At Nathan's hot dogs
Which was founded in you guessed it
Coney Island
I like the one on the boardwalk better
Since the lines move a little bit faster
Then head for Dino's Wonderwheel
No trip to Coney Island is complete
Without at least one ride high above..
With a birds eye view of the water
And the city
Then just go wander the amusement parks
And win a prize if you're lucky
Don't forget to ride the world famous cyclone if you're into roller coasters
After that
It's tough to go wrong..
On the boardwalk
From eating Italian Ice
To just exploring the pier
Make sure to hit up the Coney Art Walls
For some of New York City's.. best Street Art
Seriously
While New York has two major league baseball teams
If you're looking for something a little bit more affordable
And family friendly
We've got two great options for you
The first.. the Staten Island Yankees
And half the fun of going to a Staten Island Yankees game
Is taking the Free Ferry
Sit on the right side
For a really nice view of the Statue of Liberty
The second choice is the Brooklyn Cyclones
They are located in Coney Island
Which we discussed earlier in this video
So I recommend going to a day game
With the Brooklyn Cyclones
And going to explore the boardwalk
And some of the amusement parks after
It's a great 1-2 punch
My absolute favorite beach to go swimming in New York City
Is Rockaway
And there's a lot of other really cool things going on there as well
The first tip I have for Rockaway Beach
Is to take the NYC Ferry
Which is just 2.75 one-way
Admire the awesome skyline views
On your way to my favorite beach
In the city
I find the atmosphere here..
Way more subdued and family friendly
Then some of the other New York options
And on a super hot day
There's nothing.. like a dip in the Atlantic
But there's also a small boardwalk
I love the burgers and beer at Rippers
You can even drink some of their local Rockaway Brews
Of course my first sip I drip a bit
Better yet walk a few blocks to the Rockaway Beach Surft Club
A classic destination
And hit up tacoway for some great fish tacos
There's plenty to do here
To keep you occupied
On a summers day
Make sure to have Rockaway Beach
On your list
Open to the public starting May 1st
Governors Island is such a cool hideaway
And it's just a stones throw away
From Lower Manhattan
Half the fun of going to Governors Island is the 3 dollar round trip ferry
While the ride is about 5 minutes
It's so cool approaching this little gem
There's a lot going on to keep you busy
Like visiting Castle Williams
An old fort
From the War of 1812
Or just do my favorite thing
Rent a citi bike for an hour
And cycle around
The views from the water are truly some of the best in all of New York City
You could head down New York's longest slide
Well if you can find it..
I highly recommend bringing a picnic lunch
And just setting up shop
Somewhere to enjoy the day
But governors island
Has so much going on
Especially during the weekend
With extra food trucks
The ice cream sandwich
Was phenomenal..
You'll have a great time here
Guranteed
Guys tell me down below in the comments
If I missed a really cool summer activity in New York?
I'm curious what you think
And also make sure to check out my other New York City playlist
If you're visiting this city
We have covered so many different ideas and guides
Make sure to give them a look
Guys thank you as always for watching
You're the best
Until next time