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Great Kills Park Nothing like iconic Central Park, and certainly not bustling urban respite Bryant Park, ecologically rich Great Kills Park, part of the Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area, is 580 acres of fantastic recreational opportunities – a marina, four public beaches, public boat launch, fishing and kayaking areas, a model airplane…

Gateway National Recreation Area Fantastic beaches, old military forts, and wildlife are the big draws to this unexpectedly diverse park with an assortment of activities from beachcombing to aviation history. The concept of the urban natural park emerged in the United States in the 1960s. One of the first in the country to be set…

Rockaway Beach If you don’t mind sharing-it’s not huge but is the largest municipal beach in the US-and have warm sand, an eclectic mix of friendly faces and cool surf on the brain, the unexpected Long  Island refuge of Rockaway Beach is for you! Better-than-ever after Hurricane Sandy’s hair-bending visit, this unassuming 170-acre strip of clean,…

El Museo del Barrio Commonly referred to as El Museo, this magnificent cultural institution is located near the end of Manhattan’s Museum Mile. A leading museum of Latin American culture, art, and history in the United States, El Museo del Barrio is a highly popular destination for groups of all types. Focusing on all areas…

Museum of the City of New York The Museum of the City of New York is a stunning example of everything a museum should be: an institution of accessible education, inspiration, and elevated culture. Founded in 1923 to preserve and collect the history and art of the people of New York City, this fabulous facility…

Jewish Museum A museum of cultural and historical artifacts, the Jewish Museum is a magnificent resource with a wealth of knowledge, with an abundance of emotional and religious significance. Located on Manhattan island, on 5th Avenue, the Jewish Museum opens its doors to anyone wishing to learn more about Jewish heritage, about Jewish-American immigrants, art…

Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum Associated with the Smithsonian, the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum is a state of the art, world-class institution applauding and preserving the realm of historic and contemporary design. The only museum of its kind, the Cooper-Hewitt is a fabulous wealth of knowledge and inspiration for visitors of all ages. From the mansion in which…

The Goethe Institute Goethe Institute is committed to fostering cultural cooperation and promoting German language learning via public opportunities to interact with themes and questions relevant to all aspects of German culture and society; the New York Branch is the regional coordinator of 10 institutes and one center in the North American Region, comprised of…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Commonly known as The Met, the Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of Americans after an inspiring trip to Paris. It was decided that the United States needed a national institution and artistic landmark comparable to the Louvre and The Met was established to furnish…

New York Yankees Songwriter Steve Goodman had the right idea: “Take me out to the ball game…take me out to the crowd…” 27-time World Champion New York Yankees take to the field this season in quest of yet another World Series trophy! Dedicated fans bent on seeing that bucket list shrinking might want to plan…

New York Mets “Meet the Mets! Meet the Mets! Stand right up and greet the Mets!” Bill Katz and Ruth Roberts penned this little ditty way back in 1961. Die-hard fans of this old New York ball club are famous for standing by their blue (and-orange) collar team, team, thick and thin. If you’re numbered…

New York Hall of Science Located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, the New York Hall of Science is one of the city’s premier science museums with fun and education for all. Housed in one of the last remaining structures built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Hall of Science is wholly dedicated…