30 amazing things to do in Astoria, Queens
Astoria is often synonymous with Greek food–but limiting this Queens neighborhood to souvlaki and spanakopita would mean missing out on half the story. Home to a rich mix of cultures and communities,...
Things to do
Explore all of the best things to do in NYC: from underground speakeasies and quirky hangouts to the most picturesque neighborhoods, we share all you need to know to make the most of NYC no matter the time of year.
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NYC’s famous 5.5-mile beach is hosting a wild open-air art exhibition this summer — with six free playable ping-pong tables installed right on the sand
Summer in the city is in full swing, and that means beach season is as well! Despite being in the news in recent weeks for shark sightings and closed beaches (they're back open now!), there's a new act...
The best outdoor concert venue in America is right here in New York on the historic 1969 Woodstock grounds — tucked into a sprawling 800-acre site just 90 minutes from NYC
There are few things that capture the magic of a New York summer quite like an outdoor concert. As the sun sets behind rolling hills, trees or buildings, the first notes echo across the crowd, picnic blan...
Once sealed for over 160 years, this 19th-century sugar refinery in NYC is now hosting free waterfront jazz nights, sunrise yoga sessions & roller skating all summer long
For more than a century, everyday New Yorkers were strictly barred from setting foot inside the Domino Sugar Refinery. The sprawling industrial fortress along the East River kept its gates locked tigh...
With roots dating back to 1887, NYC’s oldest Italian-American feast has returned to Williamsburg—12 days of carnival rides, classic Italian eats, & a massive, 4-ton, 70+ foot Giglio tower
The smell of sizzling sausage and peppers, fresh cannolis, and powdered-sugar-covered zeppoles has once again taken over Williamsburg as NYC's beloved Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast (OLMC Feast) has retur...
‘Ice Cream Man’ serves up a chilling horror story on the big screen this summer
It’s no secret that horror movies are having a moment this summer, and we can confirm, there’s no slowing down in sight. The Ice Cream Man movie, set in a picturesque suburban town, is set to open in thea...
The largest mobile LEGO build in history just landed in Manhattan — a 4.2-ton World Cup masterpiece you can visit for free until July 19
If you’re wandering through Midtown this month, you might stumble upon a soccer fan’s absolute dream. To celebrate the upcoming final stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the LEGO Group and FIFA have te...
Upstate New York’s 19th-century waterfront village perfectly mirrors a European town — and its massive 12,000-person boat show returns this July
If you are looking for a tranquil escape from the city, you don't need a passport to find a stunning waterfront getaway. Tucked away in Onondaga County, the village of Skaneateles perfectly mirrors the...
A sprawling 16th-century village with full-contact jousting is taking over the Hudson Valley next month — and it’s just a short drive from NYC
It is time to leave the 21st century behind! The iconic New York Renaissance Faire is set to open its gates on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Located in Tuxedo, NY, this beautiful 16th-century village is...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is bringing back its massive outdoor jazz series for three Thursdays — with guided plant tours, live music, and pop-up bars
If you are looking for a breezy summer evening wind-down, it is time to head to Brooklyn. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is bringing back its "Jazz in July" series, filling its lush outdoor spaces with live musi...