NYC & COMPANY GIVES VISITORS REASONS FROM A TO Z TO VISIT NEW YORK CITY THIS SUMMER
*Information updated 6/16/21
NYC & COMPANY GIVES VISITORS REASONS FROM A TO Z TO VISIT NEW YORK CITY THIS SUMMER
—NYC & Company Projects 10 Million Visitors to the Five Boroughs This Summer—
New York City (June 15, 2021) – NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is spotlighting experiences from A to Z across the City this summer. As more people become vaccinated and American visitors begin traveling again, NYC’s five boroughs are brimming with activity all summer long. NYC & Company predicts that 10 million visitors will travel to NYC this summer—Memorial Day through Labor Day—recapturing more than half of summer 2019 visitation.
“As New York City continues to reawaken, we look forward to highlighting new and timeless attractions and events across the five boroughs,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of NYC & Company. “This summer season will be bursting with unique offers including drive-in and rooftop theaters, new waterfront parks, expanded NYC Ferry access, outdoor performing arts spaces and café culture, countless green markets and gardens, and multicultural experiences.”
Below is a selection of experiences to check out this summer in New York City, presented from A to Z:
A
New York
A
quarium
Visit the
in Coney Island for wildlife encounters, maritime exhibits, including an interactive PlayQuarium exhibit opening soon, and entertaining shows with sea lions in the Aquatheater.
A
ire Ancient Baths
For a relaxing and calming experience,
in Tribeca offers massages, baths, and ancient rituals inspired from Roman, Greek and Ottoman traditions.
A
ncient Blends
Founded by a Barbadian-born entrepreneur and healer,
apothecary in Brooklyn provides natural hair and body products, handmade soaps, purifying sprays, and aromatic treatments to promote rest and rejuvenation this summer.
B
B
eaches
NYC
are officially open for the summer. To swim, read a book in the sand, or enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, visit Coney Island Beach, Manhattan Beach, Orchard Beach, Rockaway Beach and South Beach, to name a few.
B
all Game
Live sporting events are returning, and the
,
, and
are welcoming cheering fans back.
B
RIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
For more than 40 years, the
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
has presented renowned acts from legendary jazz artists and global music icons, to dance troupes and film projects at the free, summer-long experience. This year, the festival will bring back live, in-person performances from July 31 through September 18 at the Prospect Park Bandshell.
B
ackyard at Hudson Yards
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31,
, presented by Wells Fargo, will show live sporting events and featured screenings on its 30-foot screen. Visitors will also enjoy lawn games, alfresco dining, pop-up events and family-friendly activities.
C
C
ircle Line
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
offers six cruises this summer to see some of the City’s iconic landmarks during the day or at dusk, among other fun trips, including front-row seats to view Macy’s annual 4
th
of July Fireworks from the water.
C
hinese Scholar’s Garden
One of two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens built in the US, the
New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden
at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden on Staten Island features eight pavilions, a bamboo forest path, a koi-filled pond, Chinese calligraphy, waterfalls, and a variety of Ghongshi scholar’s rocks.
C
entral Park Concerts
This August, Central Park will host the Homecoming Concert on the Great Lawn, a celebration of NYC’s recovery from the pandemic. While the lineup is still to be announced, record producer Clive Davis will spearhead the three-hour, 60,000-attendee show.
will also return with in-person live concerts on June 20.
D
D
im Sum
NYC has many great dim sum options to explore. Visitors can check out
in Chinatown,
on Mott Street,
in Sunset Park, or
in Flushing, to name a few.
E
E
llis Island /American Family Immigration History Center
Board
to learn more about the history of the 12 million immigrants who came to our shores at the
Ellis Island /American Family Immigration History Center
.
Guests can browse immigrant arrival records and other historical archives, and visit Liberty Island and the Statue in the same trip.
F
F
erry Ride
Explore the five boroughs on the
and the
which will soon include new St. George and Coney Island routes. Embrace the waterfront views while enjoying onboard food, beverages and fresh air.*
F
ishing at New York City Parks
The City has more than 520 miles of shoreline with opportunities for freshwater and saltwater sport
in all five boroughs. A fishing license is required.
G
G
reen Markets and
G
ardens
For fresh, locally-grown produce, visit one of the nearly
around the five boroughs such as the
,
,
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday Greenmarket
,
in the Bronx, and the
. Enjoy weekly events and activities including cooking demonstrations and tastings.
NYC has a wonderful selection of gardens and outdoor landscapes to visit, from the
in the Bronx, to the
to
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
in Staten Island, and the
. Each garden provides a dynamic experience to escape the City’s concrete and skyscrapers.
G
oogle Store
Set to open this summer, the first Google store will be located in Chelsea where guests can expect to purchase a wide array of tech devices like Pixel phones, Fitbits, Pixelbooks, and more.
H
H
arry Potter New York
Merlin’s beard! The
is now open in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, bringing Butterbeer to NYC for the first time. Muggles everywhere are invited to try the golden, frothy magical drinks served in souvenir cups, while checking out the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products in the world.
H
udson River Tow Pound
The formerly dreary
Hudson River tow pound at Pier 76
has been transformed into a public recreational oasis with stunning waterfront views for visitors to enjoy.
H
igh Line
The
now offers a free 75-minute-long
led by High Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer an insider’s perspective on the park’s history from its origins as a freight rail line to its beautiful gardens, available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through September.
I
I
rving Plaza
The newly renovated
will reopen on August 17 with a concert by Ashley McBryde. Thereafter, audiences will be welcomed back to the iconic venue with a full slate of 40 upcoming shows.
I
sland Hopping
There are more than 30 “islands” throughout the five boroughs. From
and
to stand-alone havens like
,
and
—home to the newly opened
Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel
—visitors can spend a few days visiting parks and green spaces on different islets around the five boroughs.
J
J
uneteenth
The 12
th
annual
commemorating the end of slavery in the US, has been expanded to a three-day virtual and in-person summit June 18-20. Guests can expect music and performances from community talent, poetry, skits, history, and makeup and jewelry vendors, all celebrating Black culture.
As part of
and in celebration of Juneteenth, NYC & Company is launching a new video series, “The Freedom to Be,” with the first video, Black Surfers in the Rockaways, launching at
on June 17. The series will represent that in NYC, Black people have the freedom to be, highlighting groups who have a valuable story and perspective to share.
K
K
ayaking
Take in the splendor of the City’s architecture from a kayak on the Hudson or East River. Free kayaking is available at the
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse
, the
at Pier 96 and
.
L
L
incoln Center
Lincoln Center offers outdoor programming all summer long through Restart Stages, with a special performance on June 19,
“I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me, a Juneteenth Celebration,”
where visitors can move across the campus and experience the performance as it unfolds in distinct parts.
L
ighthouse
in Washington Heights is one of the few surviving lighthouses in NYC and even inspired a 1942 children’s book, which helped save the structure from the auction block. Tour the lighthouse and climb to the top of the tower for a remarkable view of the George Washington Bridge, followed by an afternoon
exploring Latino culture in the neighborhood
.
L
ittle Island
, which opened in May with timed entry reservations, is located along the Hudson River and offers waterfront views in addition to outdoor performances, children’s programming and the quick service restaurant Bites & Sips.
L
uxury Hotels
Enjoy a luxury getaway in Midtown at
,
, the
, the
Langham, New York Fifth Avenue
, or
in Lower Manhattan.
M
M
arkets
Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at
in the Bronx; check out the newly renovated
which offers kid and adult level cooking demonstrations, among other family-oriented programming; visit the
, which reopens this week, or experience the
in Dumbo, Brooklyn, featuring more than 20 unique food concepts along with a rooftop stage offering musical acts, pop-up performances and more.
N
N
Y PopsUp
is an expansive festival featuring hundreds of surprise pop-up performances, many of which are free of charge and open to the public through August 11. Follow @nypopsup on Instagram and Twitter for upcoming event announcements.
O
O
utdoor Movie Theaters
Grab a bucket of popcorn and enjoy the City’s
, which include drive-ins, rooftops, waterfronts, gardens and beaches throughout the five boroughs.
O
bservation Decks
Take in a summer day or night in NYC from up high by visiting one of the famed observation decks, including
,
Empire State Building Observatory
,
and
. The newest observation deck,
One Vanderbilt, is slated to open in October.
P
P
ride
Celebrating its 27th year, PrideFest’s LGBTQIA+ street fair on June 27 features exhibitors, entertainers, food and activities. Participants can also tune in to a full slate of virtual
, including the NYC Pride March, from home.
For additional details on Pride events and LGBTQ+ NYC, visit
.
P
inknic
Rosé
Festival
Toast the end of summer at the
, which will return to NYC September 4-5 on Governors Island. Guests can enjoy live music, drinks including rosé, frosé, champagne, or a chilled cocktail, and food from local restaurants and dishes prepared by acclaimed chef Gabriel Pazos.
Q
Q
ueens County Farm Museum
A family-friendly museum and NYC Landmark, the
gives visitors a chance to experience farming life in the big city through the Apple Blossom Carnival, a seasonal farm stand, a greenhouse, livestock, farm vehicles, planting fields, and much more.
R
R
ed-Stage
Located on the South Plaza at Astor Place, Red-Stage is open until July 4 for anyone and everyone to perform, meet or meditate. Reservations are required for artists and organizations that wish to perform and/or rehearse.
S
S
hakespeare in the Park
Come one, come all to the Delacorte Theater in Central Park for the return of
. This summer, the theater will host a fresh adaptation of Shakespeare’s
“Merry Wives of Windsor”
with free shows July 6 through September 18.
S
ummer Solstice Yoga Classes in Times Square
In honor of the summer solstice, socially-distanced, limited-capacity free
will be held in Times Square on the morning of June 20. Participants are invited to join in-person or virtually.
S
urfing at Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach in Queens has a thriving surf community with lessons available from local surf shops, in addition to other outdoor recreational activities such as Jet Skiing, and is easily accessible by the A train or NYC Ferry. With so much to experience, spend a night or two at
, which opened last year.
T
T
ribeca Festival
This summer, the
returned for its 20th anniversary with the premiere of
In The Heights
last week and a full slate of both virtual and in-person events through June 20.
U
U
S Open
The
Tennis Championships will return to Queens at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National
Tennis
Center with fans this year, August 30 through September 12.
U
nisphere
Visit the
this summer, an iconic monument in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, originally commissioned for the New York World's Fair of 1964-65 and located just steps from Arthur Ashe Stadium.
V
V
an Cortlandt Park
Located in the Bronx,
is a great spot for a summer picnic near the borough’s largest freshwater lake, or a game of golf on its public course, or a romp around its large playgrounds.
V
an Gogh Exhibit
After receiving rave reviews worldwide, the
has arrived in NYC at Pier 36 and features more than 500,000 cubic feet of projections allowing visitors to step inside the iconic impressionist works of art.
W
W
aterfront Parks
Enjoy
,
,
and
You can also visit America’s largest waterfront park,
on Manhattan’s West Side, which stretches four miles long and features mini golf, rock climbing, batting cages, four dog parks and a carousel.
W
hitney Museum of American Art –
Day’s End
, in collaboration with Hudson River Park, has developed a permanent, monumental public art project by artist David Hammons titled
, which is located directly across from the museum on the southern edge of the Gansevoort Peninsula.
W
ave Hill
Sitting high above the Hudson River on a 28-acre urban oasis,
offers visitors a world-class garden and place to celebrate the arts. There is always something to learn or experience whether it’s a workshop, contemporary art exhibit, or live performance.
X
E
x
perience the Bateau
x
NYC Cruise
Book a
or dinner for the
with a chance to enjoy fireworks on the Bateaux NYC Cruise.
Y
Y
oga Classes
will host classes at over 1,100 feet in the air throughout the summer at the Edge at Hudson Yards in partnership with Equinox. Although tickets are sold out for June, tickets for July will go on sale on June 25 at 12pm.
such as the energizing vinyasa yoga class will also be offered throughout the summer in Central Park for those looking to cleanse and recharge.
Z
Visit one of NYC’s
Z
oos
Take a walk on the wild side at one of NYC’s zoos—the
,
,
,
and the
. All are part of the
and offer fun family-oriented activities including animal feedings, educational programs, and more.
For additional summer offers across NYC’s five boroughs, visit nycgo.com/summer.
For more on what to do across the five boroughs, and press releases outlining other NYC & Company initiatives, visit nycgo.com/press.
Sign up for NYC & Company’s newsletters to stay up-to-date on what’s happening across the five boroughs at nycgo.com/newsletters.
About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nycgo.com.
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