summer

calling, and you look like you could use a . Now that USA Today has crowned the best new hotel in the U.S. — which just so happens to be a beach-lover's paradise — what's stopping you from planning a weekend trip? It'...

You may be surprised by this, but the answer is a big ole yes! Unlike other cities around the world that have banned jumping into fountains, in NYC it is totally legal to hop in for a (With the exception of the Bryant...

Tucked away on the North Fork of Long Island (which is also one of our ), the Mattituck Strawberry Festival is returning for its 70th year this weekend! Put on by the Mattituck Lions Club as a fundraiser, it celebrates...

There’s certainly no shortage of ice cream shops throughout the city, but there are quite a few that stand out from the crowd as must-tries. From paletitas at La Newyorkina to vegan ice cream at Van Leeuwen’s and even...

The warm weather is officially here and luckily, there are tons of beaches in NYC where you can cool off and cool down! With coming up, most NYC beaches will officially reopen on Saturday, May 24 for the unofficial st...

All of NYC is descending outdoors this summer, and Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn are part of the al fresco fun. From  down to Coney Island, the borough's best green spaces and warm-weather hotspots will transform...

Grab your paddles and life vests: Brooklyn Bridge Park kayaking, one of our favorite , is gearing up for the 2025 season later . The best part of a  is available right in the city thanks to this complimentary park offe...

There's no doubt that New York is home is some truly amazing , from a 35-foot-tall waterfall with an to . But one that always truly astounds us — because it feels like it's out of another country (if not another world....

Art comes in many forms, and Mr. Flower Fantastic's medium is beautiful blooms. The anonymous creator, who just so happens to be allergic to flowers, continues to dazzle us with gorgeous sculptures created entirely b...

If you haven't explored our favorite things to do this summer in NYC, now is the time to add a few events to your calendar. Believe it or not, we're already mapping out , and before you know it, we'll be dressed in pla...