New York Life

Life in New York state is exciting and fun, but can be rather challenging to navigate.
Here are a few lists and tips for how to take advantage of everything New York has to offer.

Entertainment

New York is full of amazing museums, parks, gardens, and many other diverting activities. We have selected just a few of the most popular spots for you to explore.

Bear Mountain State Park
Website
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911


Bronx River Bike Path
Website
Access to the closest path is at the Crestwood Train Station


Greenburgh Nature Center
Website
99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583


Bronx Zoo
Website
2300 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10460


New York Botanical Gardens
Website
2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10458


Central Park
Website
New York, NY


Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens
Website
700 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577


Untermyer Park and Gardens
Website
945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701


Battery Park (with a view of the Statue of Liberty)
Website
New York, NY


Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Website
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570


Other Fun Outings/Events:

  • Cathedral of St John The Divine
  • Central Park Zoo
  • Muscoot Farms
  • Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
  • Teatown Lake Reservation Natural Preserve
  • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
  • Wave Hill Public Garden
  • New Croton Reservoir
  • NYC Parades (St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, among others)
  • Shakespeare in Central Park
  • Outdoor concerts (Central Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Lyndhurst Mansion)
  • Holiday Train Show NY Botanical Gardens
  • Christmas Light Show at Bronx Zoo
  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree