This city, composed of five boroughs, has something to offer everyone. Possibilities for adventures are endless and are waiting to be explored. 

By Omneyah Hassan

May 12th, 2020 

Friday 

8 p.m.

1) Paddle Around The Skyline

 

Carry out an incredible adventure and join Manhattan Kayak at the Pier 84 Boathouse in Midtown Manhattan from sunset into the dark for NY After Dark kayaking and watch the midtown skyline light up. For a worth-it price of $65, experience the beautiful city on the water for one hour. No swim or kayak experience necessary. The staff demonstrates basic strokes and safety protocols before heading into the water. 

Photo by MIKEY BOYLE

 

10 p.m

2) Games in The West Village

 

Hop on the A, C, or E subway lines from 42 St-Port Authority to the West 4 st-Washington sq Station and make your way to 75 Christopher Street. Enjoy the rest of your evening with live music, drinks, ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, foosball, checkers, chess, and a various selection of other games offered by Fat Cat. $26 pool tables for the hour, and fair prices for drinks available every night until 5 a.m.

 

Photo by  Jeff Weston via Flickr Creative Commons

 

Saturday

 

11 a.m.

3) Bike Tour

 

Start an exciting day by biking the NYC streets, a fundamental part of life in New York. Cover more ground while taking in the cities sceneries. For just $10 ride from manhattan to Williamsburg on a two-hour bike tour, Your rental includes the bicycle, a helmet, a bike lock, and optional front and rear lights if you will be riding at night. You can also add bike baskets and water at the rental store. The meeting point is 105 Clinton St, located one block from the Williamsburg Bridge, in a location that makes it very easy and convenient for you to pick up and drop off your bike. A beautiful way. As cycling is an essential form of transportation and one of your best bets to beat traffic, it is necessary that all cyclists practice safety. Be sure to read through the NYC bicycle rules before enjoying a fantastic ride across the bridge to ensure your safety and those around you. (https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bicyclerules-english.pdf).

 

Photo by NOAH DEVEREAUX

 

1 p.m.

4)  A Taste of Williamsburg

 

On a corner right under the Williamsburg Bridge is a 90-year-old Pullman dining car, on 85 Broadway, Brooklyn, Diner is a great restaurant to dive into Williamsburg’s eclectic dining scene. This perfect brunch spot has a  menu committed to local, seasonal, sustainable foods, and have relationships with farmers in upstate New York and surrounding regions. Their expansive bar offers both domestic and nonlocal beers, cocktails, and an extensive wine list. For $23, you can have a grass-fed burger served Medium, with pickles and lettuce on a potato bun served with fries.

 

Photo by Hudson Yards NYC

 

3p.m. 

5) Climb The Vessel

 

Take the subway from Williamsburg to one of the city’s newest attractions created by Thomas Heatherwick to create a unique interactive outdoor experience meant to be climbed and explored. This Hudson yards centerpiece contains 154 interconnecting flights of stairs and 2,500 individual steps. Tickets are free though you must get them online to ensure your entrance since they operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are also available at all kiosks and shops at 20 Hudson Yards. Arrive from Penn Station or seven train Hudson Yards Station. 

 

Photo by Iwan Baan

 

7 p.m.

5) Walk The Highline

 

Exit the Hudson Yards after exploring The Vessel and enter the 30th street entrance to walk manhattans transformed the freight rail line. The Highline overlooks manhattans westside and features gardens of 500 different plant species and a long list of some of the world’s most exciting contemporary art. The entrances connect 11th avenue from 34th to 14th street. Stroll through the park and enjoy its beautiful sightings, the Highline you right into Chelsea market between 15th and 16th street. 

 

8p.m.

6) Chelsea Market

 

Explore the 40 restaurants and vendors. Chelsea market considered one of the greatest indoor food and retail marketplaces in the world today. Los Tacos No. 1 has some of the best tacos, ever, for a fair price. 

Photo by EVAN JOSEPH IMAGES

 

10 p.m.

7) Empire State building

 

From Chelsea Market, you can take the A train to the D, F, or M train to 34th St. Harald Square Station to The Empire State Building 350 5th Avenue. The 86th and 102nd-floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City, New Jersey, and even Connecticut. Tickets are $72 for adults, $66 for children, and seniors for $70. The observatory is opened until 2 a.m., and the last admissions are at 1:15 a.m. 

Photograph: Courtesy Engin Beri

Lodging 

 

Stay at The Paper Factory, a 100-year-old paper factory, the boutique hotel is located in 3706 36th St, Long Island City, A short trip from Midtown Manhattan. For a Standard King room rates start around $109 per night. The modern 4-star hotel offers cozy accommodations and a great view of the city.

 

Works cited

 

Learn and Go Far in NYC. (2019, August 31). Retrieved from https://manhattankayak.com/

 

Park Features. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.thehighline.org/park-features/

 

Kim, B. (2017, July 20). Fat Cat – West Village – New York. Retrieved from https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/fat-cat

 

Find a ride to rent. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.spinlister.com/about

 

About: Diner in Brooklyn, NY. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dinernyc.com/about/

 

Our Story. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.chelseamarket.com/our-story

 

Vessel. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover/vessel