It’s hard to narrow down to the best of the best, but if you’ve got a few hours (and an appetite) any one of these adventures is well worth the trip. The Highline, abandoned railroad turned elevated park (and neighborhood hotspot) stretches along the city’s West Side from Chelsea to the Meatpacking district and boasts views of the Hudson River. Start at the bottom and work your way up, ending with a trip to Chelsea Market where you can pick up everything from fresh flowers to fresh lobster. But my favorite is a sweet treat from Eleni’s Bakery. Central Park goes without saying, with acres and acres of sprawling lawns within one of the busiest cities in the world. Walk the Resevoir, rowboat on the lake or watch the sailboats on the conservatory water. And if you’re going to be on the Upper East Side – you may as well get in with the ladies who lunch. The Rooftop bar of the Metropolitan Museum of Art doesn’t have a huge menu, but the views of the Park are worth having a liquid lunch. And finally, while it technically will take you out of the city proper, a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge offers some of the best views of the city once you reach the outer borough. And while you’re there, stop by Smorgasburg – an outdoor weekly food festival – where you can pick up some of the very best from local eateries (the delicious grilled cheese gets my vote). Go ahead and splurge, you’ll burn it off on your walk back across the bridge.
