Summer weekend in New York City
How locals do summer in New York City — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in New York City
Coney Island
FamilyBrooklyn
Boardwalk, Cyclone coaster and Nathan's hot dogs by the beach.
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
OutdoorsDUMBO
Manhattan-to-Brooklyn crossing with the city's best skyline angle.
Central Park
OutdoorsManhattan
843 acres of meadows, lakes and the Bow Bridge — the city's living room.
The High Line
OutdoorsChelsea
Elevated rail-line park threading through galleries and Hudson Yards.
Williamsburg
NightlifeBrooklyn
Smorgasburg food market, rooftop bars and indie venues.
Where to eat
Joe's Pizza
$Pizza · Greenwich Village
Classic NYC slice, open until 4am.
Katz's Delicatessen
$$Jewish deli · Lower East Side
Pastrami on rye since 1888 — order a #1.
Le Bernardin
$$$$French seafood · Midtown
Three Michelin stars, Eric Ripert at the pass.
Lilia
$$$Italian · Williamsburg
Missy Robbins' wood-fired pasta — book a month out.
Xi'an Famous Foods
$Chinese · Multiple
Hand-pulled noodles and lamb burgers — fast and fiery.
Live & on stage
Electric Zoo
Randall's Island · Aug 29–31 · Electronic
Governors Ball
Flushing Meadows · Jun 6–8 · Indie / Pop
SummerStage
Central Park · Jun – Aug · Free / Mixed
Tree Lighting at Rockefeller
Rockefeller Center · Dec 3 · Holiday / Free
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Central Park, The High Line, Brooklyn Bridge Walk. The shortlist is curated by people who live in New York City and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.