January 2012
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Francis Lewis Park →
Enjoy fantastic views of the Whitestone bridge while going for a jog, taking a walk, proposing to your girlfriend or posing for beautiful wedding photos!
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Cadman Plaza Park →
A well-loved and beautifully landscaped park. One end is connected to the Brooklyn Bridge and the other is home to an awesome track! Dogs can be off leash before 9am and after 9pm.
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Tompkins Square Park →
Not the cleanest or nicest park around, but it does have its charms – for instance, it hosts the largest Halloween Dog Parade in the country!
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Leif Ericson Park →
This Viking-inspired park might be the most hidden greenspace in all of the five boroughs. It gets quite crowded in the summer. See if you can spot one of the famous Bay Ridge parrots!
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DeWitt Clinton Park →
The large Astroturf field is great for scoccer, baseball or quidditch games and is lit at night. Fido will love the dog run, which has beautiful foliage and benches for his owners.
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Union Square Park →
Start your visit at the Greenmarket – where you’re likely to drop a lot of hard earned loot – and then visit the dog run, ending with the performers/college students at the south end of the park.
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Owls Head Park →
Small and hilly oasis that is a haven for the locals – it’s the perfect place to take a stroll with the kids and the dog. The playground is a bit wild. Visit the ski hill in the winter.
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Washington Square Park →
One of the most iconic parks in NYC and one of it’s most notorious. Currently going through a massive renovation, but that hasn’t kept the people away!
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Tudor City Greens →
It’s like Gramercy Park, but more secret and you don’t need a key! Go visit these impeccably kept gardens before a proposed skyscraper ruins the experience.
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Belvedere Castle →
Make a point to visit the upper floors of the castle (only accessible by narrow winding stairs) and enjoy the best views of the park from the park. Call ahead to check if they’re open.
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Van Cortlandt Park →
A true escape from the city and the place to go for a challenging cross-country run or to let Fido run for what seems like miles and miles.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir →
The most scenic – and flat – loop in Central Park! The loop is approximately 1.5 miles and filled with sweaty and sexy runners and walkers.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade →
With out a doubt, the best place to sit with a cup of coffee and the one you love and enjoy the most spectacular views of Manhattan.
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Fort Greene Park →
Come early on a Saturday morning and hit the Greenmarket to get provisions for your picnic in this bohemian wonderland.
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Jefferson Market Garden →
Not always open – afternoon from May to October – but well worth making a special trip to take a tour of this amazingly manicured garden.
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Madison Square Park →
Besides the Shake Shack and the lines of people, check out the dog run, the views of the Flatiron, the featured art, the fountain and the Calexico Cart.
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Columbus Park →
There’s an amazing mix of people congregated here – old, young, athletic, crazy – and we love it. The public bathrooms are the cleanest around.
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Astoria Park →
Just across the river is this beautiful oasis that is never overrun with people! Enjoy running (there also a track), biking, tennis, a play or a relaxing picnic. They also have free WiFi
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Riverside Park →
Another great place to enjoy a great run or bike ride. For those more adventurous types, you can go Kayaking or dive in for a triathlon-training swim.
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Greenacre Park →
We love this perfect and secluded oasis - bring your lunch, enjoy an afternoon read or soak up some sun next to the beautiful waterfall.
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Bryant Park →
A mecca of fun things to do – outdoor films, ping pong and yoga in the summer, ice skating in the winter and great people watching all year round.
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Hudson River Park →
This is definitely one of our favorite places to enjoy a scenic (and FLAT) run or bike ride – just pay attention to the separate pedestrian and bike lanes and you’ll be fine.
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Battery Park City Park →
We love the awesome views, promenades, rolling greenery and awesome playgrounds. We don’t like the ticket you’ll get if Fido is seen frolicking in the greenery.
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Carl Schurz Park →
One of the best green spaces in NYC – home to Gracie Mansion, two dog runs, a lovely promenade and lots of space to lounge or exercise.
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Bethesda Terrace →
If you’re strolling through the park…this is a “Must See” spot…especially when the water is flowing. Make sure you stop and listen to the singers when they’re in the passageway.
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Inwood Hill Park →
A hidden treasure that’s overshadowed by the nearby Cloisters…but once you get up here, you’ll enjoy glorious views of the Hudson River while lazing in the grass.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park →
Take in some of the best views of Manhattan while gawking at the bridal couples being photographed, watching your kids run around or while riding the glorious carousel.
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Fort Tryon Park →
If you need a break from the city, you don’t need to go far. Visit this immaculate park with a date and a bottle of wine (hush hush)…its romantic and inspiring.
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Terminal 5 →
This is one of the largest venues for live music in NYC, so it can get quite crowded – think lines galore. The acoustics are ok, but they do get great headliners.
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Roseland →
We’ve been seeing shows here for years. Try and get a spot in the mezzanine, if it’s non-vip, it’s the best and least crowded spot to see the show.
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Hammerstein Ballroom →
The acoustics and the headliners here are fantastic! Look up at the amazing ceiling – it might distract you from what’s on stage. Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs.
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Irving Plaza →
One of our favorite venues for general admission concerts. But direct at their box office and avoid paying ticket broker fees!
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The Trash Bar →
If you’re into punk or hardcore metal music, than this should be your go to neighborhood dive bar. Settle into an old car seat with a PBR and enjoy your evening.
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The Duplex →
Sit at the bar downstairs and get sloshed while a comedian heckles you. Or go upstairs for a wonderfully fun cabaret act.
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Piano’s →
Sit (or dance) downstairs for good drinks and yummy burgers or head upstairs ($5 cover) and hear the newest indie rock band perform.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg →
One of the best and friendliest music venues in NYC. They even have a live feed of the concert, so you won’t miss a beat when getting drinks for all your friends.
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Arlene’s Grocery →
There are few things more fun than seeing your friend’s band play at Arlene’s. Maybe singing karaoke to said friend’s band on Monday nights is more fun.
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Lakeside Lounge →
We’re longtime fans of this old school lounge that full of personality and cheap drinks. Its even better when there’s a live band playing.
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Zebulon →
Enjoy an avant garde musical performance at this tiny and authentic European café. The drinks and food are reasonable, but it can get really crowded on the weekends.
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LIC Bar →
Aside from the amazing backyard space in the summer and the reasonable drinks, the best part of this bar is the local musical talent that performs here.
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Warsaw →
Welcome back to your high school gym…if your school had semi-big name headliners and cheap drinks. The acoustics leave much to be desired but it’s fun non-the-less.
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Lone Wolf →
You can come here with very low expectations and be brilliantly entertained with great happy hour specials, attractive and friendly bartenders and good music.
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The Tank →
This is THE place to catch young artists giving it their all – the shows are great, the patrons and staff are really friendly and the booze is cheap.
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Nublu →
A really fun spot to dance, catch a live show and have a few too many drinks! Just be warned that there’s a cover and that the bathrooms aren’t too nice.
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Saint Vitus →
If you’re not into metal, punk or hardcore rock, then you should definitely go somewhere else. Come for happy hour and their steamed pork buns!
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The Stone →
Easy-to-miss venue with avant garde performers you won’t find anywhere else. No advance ticket sales, so be prepared to wait or even get turned away.
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The Town Hall →
An intimate venue without a bad seat! It is showing a little bit of wear and tear, but that’s part of the charm. Waiting for a drink is less than charming and you can’t take it to your seat.
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Bowery Poetry Club →
Home not only to amazing spoken word performances, but sexy Burlesque and hilarious Bingo. The real poetry is in the men’s room – try not to add you own.
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BAM Café →
Fantastic space to listen to great live music for free on Friday and Saturday nights! Wholly recommended for a first date or for casual drinks with some friends.
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Alice Tully Hall →
Alice Tully is like a mini Carnegie Hall – perfect acoustics and a gorgeous setting. It’s where Julliard’s students perform – so catch them before they become famous!