Brianna Perry, Author at Secret NYC

A native NYer residing in Astoria, Brianna has been writing for publications such as Secret NYC & others for nearly 10 years. When she's not writing or exploring NYC you can likely find her eating dumplings, skipping around a plant store, or sipping wine al fresco.

Bryant Park is hosting a free Knicks watch party for Game 3 tonight but registration is required—here’s what to know

The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, New York is absolutely losing its mind, and fans looking for a place to scream at every Jalen Brunson bucket tonight officially have a new game plan. Though the outdoo...

Secret Guides Things to do

31 best things to do in NYC this June—Pride March, Juneteenth, Gov Ball, & more

Summer may not technically start until later in the month, but June in NYC always gives full-on peak summer energy–and we’re not complaining. With longer days, rising temps, and the city fully shifting i...

Escapes Things to do

National Geographic says now is the best time to visit the highest peak in the Northeast — just hours from NYC with waterfalls, wildflowers, & crowd-free hiking

Forget peak fall foliage season. According to a newly published feature from National Geographic, spring may actually be the best time to experience New Hampshire’s legendary White Mountains–when water...

After 17 years, this iconic 1930s beachfront pool & bathhouse near NYC is reopening following a massive $100 million restoration

The wins just keep on coming for New York beachgoers! Another historic coastal landmark is officially getting a new lease on life this summer after sitting abandoned for nearly two decades. The upcomin...

Forget 5-hour traffic: the iconic LIRR ‘Cannonball’ express train to the Hamptons is back for the summer

If you've ever tried to drive from NYC to the Hamptons on a Friday afternoon, you know the absolute agony. A single trip can easily trap you in bumper-to-bumper traffic for five hours, leaving New Yorkers...

After 54 years, NYC is finally reopening the massive 40,000-square-foot bathhouse at ‘The People’s Beach’ this summer

In another massive win for New York beachgoers, a historic waterfront gem at "The People's Beach" is officially back in business this summer after being closed for over half a century! Just weeks after...

Culture Things to do

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theater tonight with ‘Romeo & Juliet’

With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend, summer in New York City has basically arrived, and with it comes one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions: Free Shakespeare in the Park. Tonight mark...

Escapes Things to do

Just 1.5 hours from NYC: New Jersey’s ‘most unique waterpark’ opens this June with zero-gravity slides, canyon cliff jumps, & mountain views

Summer is basically on NYC’s doorstep, and if you’re already dreaming about trading subway sweat for water slides, we found the perfect excuse to escape the city this season. Because as fun as a crowde...

Things to do Wellness & nature

Weekly sky-high yoga classes atop the highest observation deck in the Western hemisphere return to NYC this June

If your usual yoga studio just isn’t cutting it anymore, how about flowing through sun salutations 1,100 feet above NYC? Sky-High Yoga is officially returning to Edge for the season, giving New Yorkers th...

Food & drink

After nearly 80 years, Katz’s Deli reopens its ‘secret’ dining room hidden inside the LES landmark

A hidden piece of New York City history has officially resurfaced inside one of its most iconic eateries. Katz’s Delicatessen has reopened The Ludlow Room, a 68-seat dining room that's been closed to t...