Even in one of the most densely populated and developed cities in North America, we all need to get out side in nature and even exercise from time to time. Here's where we enjoyed the classic sights of New York out of doors.
Central Park
Central Park was one of our first stops in the city, especially since we had to redeem a Groupon for a bicycle rental!
With some help from an employee holding a sign on the corner, we found the Rental Bike NYC office after walking right past it. We redeemed our Groupons and accepted a free lock with our bikes, then schlepped them up Fifth Avenue to Central Park. Once we arrived at the park, we wandered around for a long time, but after help from a pedicab driver and an official Central Park Volunteer (and about 30 minutes), we found the road where bikes are allowed to drive and cars, mostly, are not. Then we (finally) had a pleasant ride through about half of the park. It was very nice to have the breeze, even if Sarah's bike had a tendency to complain and we discovered that neither of us really understand how you're supposed to use bike gears.
Tip: if you're using a Groupon, call ahead to see if you can redeem it at their booth at Central Park (not their office a few blocks south) and get directions on how to get to the bike path.Highline Park
A former elevated train line converted into a walkway with greenery, Highline Park is a respite from the streets below. Note that there are benches to rest. Keep in mind that you can only enter and exit the park at certain places, and look for attractions near those exits.
Brooklyn Bridge
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