New York is known for being a real concrete jungle, but today I’m going to show you some of the most amazing NYC outdoor activities you never thought about doing! So, see below how to explore New York in a different way!
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People come to New York and end up doing the most common activities and experiences like visiting famous landmarks, restaurants, bars, shopping, museums and galleries, etc. But, not everyone knows the different and pretty special NYC outdoor activities you can though out the city.
I decided to show you 3 of them for you to try out! From customized picnics at the park, to horseback riding and jet skiing in the Hudson River, I’m sure you’re going to have a fantastic time!
But wait! There is just so much more that we can organize for you: rollerblade rentals, bike rentals, bike tours, walking tours, pedicab tours, food tours, secret tours, and more!
If you have time, why not book all three? You don’t need to do anything, just Contact Us with your request and we’ll set is all up to you and your friends/family.
Picnic at the Park
So many people come to NY and tell me that they’d love to have a picnic at the park. They see so many locals having fun and they want the same experience, but don’t know where to start from or don’t have time to plan it all.
In addition, going to Central Park can be an overwhelming experience due to all the tourists roaming around. But, going to Central Park, with the right information of the best hidden spots for a delicious, unique picnic, can be priceless!
Plus, it’s also a great idea for a special celebration or a romantic afternoon at the park!
Well, we love this experience! Many of our private clients and corporate clients do too, and we’ve written about it before!
You will definitely have a great time! There are countless different options to choose from!
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Horseback Riding
Yes! You can do horseback riding at Central Park too! Different from the carriages that over work the horses, our partner takes really good care of them.
Each horse works a maximum of 6hours a day and are transported to the park properly.
The tours are 1 hour long and pass by the most beautiful spots in the park from Strawberry Fields, where the John Lennon memorial is, to the Reservoir and other special spots.
If you have kids, it’s also a great activity since they have 10min pony rides. Little ones should be 2 years old at least and the guide is beside them all the time.
I rode Oscar, a huge, beautiful, white horse and had a great time exploring Central Park through another angle.
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Jet Ski in the Hudson River
I had heard before that people could rent a jet ski, hop on and enjoy the Hudson River! But, I had never really tried it.
Well, I finally decided to be brave and go try it out, after all, how cool is it to actually ride a jet ski on this famous river?!
We got the ferry at a downtown spot, ride beside the 9/11 Memorial and head to a Marina on the Jersey side. It’s only 15min away from Manhattan. Super quick and seamless.
Each way costs $8/person and ferries leave quite frequently, so don’t worry.
There are 2 types of rides, a shorter one that covers mostly Midtown Manhattan and downtown, and the 2.5h ride that you actually drive around the entire Manhattan island. So cool!
I had a great time! The view is truly spectacular, it’s a priceless experience and the Hudson water is quite, by the way!
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If you enjoyed these NYC outdoor activities you never thought about doing and love moving your body around nature, be sure to see our suggestions on Day Trips & Travels.
Also, if you prefer classes to sweat it all out, see our Fitness & Health posts, where you can explore countless other tips of what to do throughout the city!
Have fun!
Disclaimer: All liabilities are signed directly with and are responsibility of our partners. Behind the Scenes NYC, LLC only intermediates the experience to our clients.
Videography and Photography: Black3 Agency
Beauty: Leila Soldeira
Styling: Camilla Adão
*Last Update on Feb/2020.*
