Get the skinny on New York City's growing community of recreational sports leagues, sports facilities, public pools, and local gyms. It doesn't matter if you're looking to keep in shape, play competitively, or pick up a new hobby, our guide will get you moving in the right direction, even if you're just looking for a spa or a few frames of bowling.
Just because New York is one of the world's largest metropolitan areas doesn't mean it's without any natural attractions. From Coney Island to the Hamptons, here are some of New York's finest sand-filled getaways.
New York is a global city, and it's no difficult feat to find a bar where the world's most beloved game is being broadcast. From the Premiership to Serie A, here are our favorite watering holes for watching football, er... soccer.
It's not just maniacal messengers that ride through the streets of New York on bicycles. While the majority of people here get around via the subway or their feet, a surprising number of people transport themselves to and from work by bike, especially during the spring and summer. Here's where do they shop.
There are a zillion places where you can play billiards in New York City—hotels, bars, clubs, etc. Our NYC.com list of top billiard halls includes those places where they feature and respect the game of billiards, and not those that simply have a spare table in the back of the establishment for bored patrons.
Our list of bowling alleys features a number of fine places that combine the bowling alley, restraurant, and recreational experiences all wrapped up into one. Partly due to their popularity among celebrities and professional athletes, going to a bowling alley for a fun night out is regarded as a relatively hip thing to do. There are still dozens of bowling alleys in New York City, perhaps because many New Yorkers really enjoy throwing a ball down a lane and hitting pins. It's also an enjoyable social activity to do with friends. You can drink beers, eat wings, and play all at the same time.
While some people make it a point to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (or perhaps Cirque du Soleil's new Christmas tradition, Wintuk) during the holiday season, there's simply no comparison to the amount of people who glide across the frozen rinks of New York City every year.
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The hectic pace of New York life can frazzle peoples' nerves—even if they're just visiting! So whether you're a lifelong New York native or just here for the week, here are the best places to escape from the tension and stress of this modern life.
Yoga has been one of the athletic, health-conscious New Yorker's favorite activities for years. To serve those with the taste for sutras, a wealth of yoga centers, from simple house-held sessions to full-on yoga schools, have flourished in the city.
In America's biggest city with over eight million people, there are an endless number of fun things to do. If you want to ensure a good time while you're in New York, read NYC.com's long list of never-fail activities and places to visit that'll have you begging to extend your stay!
Our guided tours of varying lengths take you to some of the East Coast's best destinations, from Niagara Falls to Amish Country to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. So you can take a break from the pace of New York without downgrading your location. Whether you're experiencing the United States for the first time or a native New Yorker, it's always good to stretch your legs, geographically speaking.
While most New Yorkers get their exercise walking all around the city, no one wants to work out their feet alone. With some of the best-equipped health & fitness franchises in the country, here's your guide to New York stays in shape.
Sure, you could hop into a Central Park carriage for a lazy jaunt around the park, but there are also plenty of places in the metropolitan area where you can saddle up and practice your canter!
No stranger to grand creations, New York City is home to some of the biggest and most beautiful public parks in the world. Lush greenery, athletic fields, even playhouses, carousels, and historic domiciles can all be found in the verdant borders of the city's natural monuments.
Whether it's tae kwon do, ju jitsu, tai chi chuan, kung fu, karate or dojo, stay in good physical and defensive shape with NYC.com's list of places to learn and practice your martial arts skills.
While they don't have the grandeur of Central Park, these smaller parks are essential arboreal breaks in the cityscape, providing natural beauty and an escape from the bustling metropolis.
Explore New York City at your own pace by bicycle for a full or half day. Take to the streets and explore the best of Manhattan by bike: Pedal around New York's parks and along the rivers, across famous bridges and through historic neighborhoods!
From dinner and brunch cruises to holiday fireworks, some of the best views of New York can be had from the waters of New York Harbor. Whether you cruise around Manhattan, take a boat to sightsee, or enjoy a thrilling speedboat ride, we've got every type of boat tour imaginable.
Want to know more about New York stadiums? Like most New Yorkers, our stadiums are multi-tasking venues that host sports events, massive concerts, and every other conceivable event. Read more here.
Finding something to do in New York is as easy as stepping out of your door and walking. But where to go? We've put together some of our favorite walking tours to guide you along your way to some of the coolest destinations and sights in New York City. Unless you succumb to the urge to take the subway or a cab, these walking tours are 100% free and completely enjoyable and illuminating.
Whether you want to play a quick game of basketball, hit a few tennis balls, or practice your canter, New York has some of the best athletic facilities in the country, including a huge number of sports facilities courtesy of New York City Parks & Recreation.
New Yorkers like to stay active, so it's no surprise that they band together in the pursuit of recreational sport and social merriment.
It's no surprise that a city with a perfectly protected natural harbor like New York is a haven for sailing enthusiasts and home to many yacht clubs, from Manhattan to the Bronx to Long Island. When the subway's overcrowded, there's always the open water!
The high-energy of New York leads many a native to stress and anxiety, and while we work like crazy, we know how to relax, too! The spa industry here is massive, and the annual Spa Week gives people from every tax bracket a chance to melt away their worries. Here's a list of this year's Spa Week participants, with each business offering great discounts!
