Parks, skating rinks and much more: here's how to spend a New York Sunday just like its inhabitants would.
A Sunday in New York, what to do? Or better to say, what New Yorkers do on a classic Sunday? How do they spend the day?
Inhabitants of big cities around the world love to pursue their hobbies in their spare time. They love being outdoors to shake off the stress accumulated during the work week. New York is no exception and you can see it walking the streets on Sunday or visiting the parks, large or small.
Surely the choice of how to spend Sunday is influenced by the seasons. The bitter cold of winter leaves little room for outdoor activities but, when the good weather begins, the city wakes up and wants to leave the houses.
A Sunday as a New Yorker: 5 tips
1. Central Park
Let's start ours Sunday in New York da Central Park, the great lung of the city. Here you will find many people jogging or doing gymnastics in the large meadows. Street performers brighten the day at The Mall or do stunts with roller skates and skateboards at Skater's Center. Lovers who rent a boat at The Loeb Boathouse and relax inside Central Park's ponds. Sunbathe or picnic in Sheep Meadow. You can meet improvised teams playing in the softball field or making an individual tennis in the special courts. For children there are various rides and the large Zoo famous for the film Madagascar.
2. Washington Square Park
A Sunday in New York you can spend bathing at the Washington Square Park. You will think there is a swimming pool. But no. In this park the large central fountain, on hot summer days, turns into a place to cool off in the shade of the triumphal arch. Washington Square Park on Sunday is a very lively park, you can find people dancing near the fountain, musicians playing under the big trees, Hare krishna singing and a pianist with a grand piano playing to relax passersby. Many families who have fun with their dogs in the meadows and play with their children. Music, fun, relaxation, all in this park.
3. Coney Island Beach
Those who would like to stay by the sea, will have to head to Coney island beach.
In this area you can start on Sunday in the large amusement park, with a Ferris wheel and various rides, or visit the aquarium. Continue with a relaxing break along the beach and a nice walk. I must say that admiring the large beach villas on Long Island is also not bad, but this will take you a little longer.
Unfortunately, you won't be the only ones who want to leave the city on a Sunday and the traffic is always good.
4. The skating rinks
In winter, you can try to warm up on the skating rinks in the big apple. The most famous and admired is certainly that of the Rockefeller Center. No less skating immersed in the vegetation of Central park where there are several skating rinks. The Wollman Rink and the Lasker Rink become skating rinks in the winter.
5. Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge
And how about spending one Sunday in New York in the shadow of the two large bridges in the city? I'm talking about the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
In the area of Dumbo (Brooklyn) is Main Street Park and Empire Fulton Ferry Park along the river and Cadman Plaza Park, Whitman Park not far away. Great places to spend a day in the open. In the same area is the dog park (Hillside Dog Park). Continuing along the river, with the New York skiline in front, you can spend a day of walking, sports, skating, volleyball and much more on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
Other tips
Le Sundays in New York they can also be spent under the banner of religion with Gospel masses in Harlem.
Classic is the Sunday Brunch. You can visit flea markets such as Brookyn Flea or Street food Market.
Doc New Yorkers, those who love sports, dedicate Sunday to their team and favorite sport by going to the stadium.
I hope you can spend yours Sunday in New York ideal remembering that some subway lines are suspended or modified on Sundays. Pay attention to the announcements when you are under the subway and have a good trip.
