Gantry State Park is situated on the East River and has some of the most beautiful views of Manhattan you will find anywhere in New York's outer boroughs.
One of the city's most beautiful parks, Astoria Park is situated between the Triboro and Hellgate Bridges.
18-hole golf course (no hole is longer than 80 yards; most are 40-60). Stop and see the famous Unisphere in Corona Park on the way.
The High Line is an abandoned elevated subway track that's been converted into a gorgeous city park, replete with native flora and expansive views of the city.
One of NYC's most iconic parks, Washington Square Park is situated in the heart of Greenwich Village.
The Met's "donation-only" admission prices mean you don't have to break the bank. (Feeling ambitious? When you're done, walk directly across Central Park to the Museum of Natural History.)
It's been more than 10 years, but the new World Trade Center is almost complete and it's awe-inspiring.
Visit this park in Williamsburg and then walk east over to Bedford Avenue for great restaurants, bars and shops.
Domaine is a charming wine bar right off the Vernon Blvd subway stop in Long Island City.
Madison Square Park is beautiful on its own account, but there are two other perks to visiting: the famed Flatiron Building and Shake Shack!
A beautiful stretch of green in Midtown. The park is bordered at the east by the New York Public Library.
For the cost of a subway ride (and you can use your MetroCard), you can take a cable car ride from Midtown Manhattan onto Roosevelt Island, which sits in the East River between Manhattan and Queens.
Feeling adventurous? You'll need a car to get here, but driving through this old NYC graveyard is humbling. 3 million + graves — some dating back 200 years — sit in front of New York's epic skyline.
