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Best November Activities NYC
As the wind and weather begins to chill, you may find yourself hankering for some cozy leisure time. Fortunately, New York City boasts some of the most beautiful late Autumn activities on the entire East Coast, perfect for enjoying the waning days of leaves or gearing up for the festive holiday season. Here’s our recommendations for the best weekend activities to do in November in New York City.
Bryant Park
Located near the beautiful Empire State Building, the lovely, Art Deco Bryant Park offers a perfect date or leisure setting. Go ice skating in the lovely appointed skating rink, underneath a beautiful, 1930s era Art Deco statue, or simply sit and bask under the classic NYC architecture with a picnic from one of the many nearby delicious restaurants.
Central Park
An icon of New York City, Central Park offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Full of lush areas of trees, hilly areas of grass, rambling paths that go over, under, and through bridges, and even a massive reservoir named after Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Central Park is a fantastic place to enjoy a leisurely Autumn stroll, or even a picnic from supplies picked out at the Columbus Circle Whole Foods (a crowd favorite.) You can even check out an authentic Egyptian obelisk!
Prospect Park
Nearby Brooklyn’s idyllic Park Slope, Prospect Park is one of the most immersively natural areas available in the entirety of New York City. Explore its many winding forest paths, enjoy it’s small local zoo, or play a game of tennis or racquetball at its courts for a leisurely and fun afternoon. For those looking to escape the sense of crowded business and fast paced city life, Prospect Park is an urban oasis where activities as varied from basketball tournaments to bird watching is available to everyone, from locals to tourists.
Botanic Gardens
The Bronx Botanical Gardens is spread over many acres of land, boasting many themed gardens, indigenous forest areas, interior greenhouses, and even a pumpkin patch! While it can be pricy, the level of varied plant life in this Botanic Gardens rivals anywhere on the East Coast, and even the entire World
Macy’s Parade
No November in NYC would be complete without a trip to the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Held annually, this parade boasts a panoply of large balloons from all forms of pop culture and media, who make a slow journey from the Macy’s department store all the way down Central Park West. A crowd pleaser for adults and children alike for generations, there’s no more iconic NYC November activity than this stimulating and amazing parade.
