Recovery Friendly Things to Do in New York City
Central Park Zoo
The zoo is located inside Central Park in New York and offers five plus acres which you can walk through a variety of habitats, designed to recreate the natural environment the animals would live in the wild. You can see red pandas, snow leopards, penguins, and much more.
East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021
New York Aquarium
Located in Coney Island, Brooklyn, it is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the US. It is the place to go to learn about aquatic life and take the day enjoying a nice stroll around their exhibits.
602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Brooklyn Bridge
Walking across the bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn is a great way to exercise and you can also enjoy Brooklyn Bridge park which offers a beach, playing fields, roller rink, and grassy lawns.
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met holds one of the world’s greatest collections of art with over 5,000 of art from around the world, along with new traveling exhibitions, you could definitely come back multiple times and find something new to see each time.
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
The Museum of Modern Art
With over 6 levels and 400+ rooms of art, you could spend a whole day there. They also have interactive activities and the first Friday of the month is free to New Yorkers.
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
This art museum is a work of art just in itself. The architectural layout is one of a kind and exhibits modern and contemporary painting and sculpture.
1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128
American Museum of Natural History
You can explore the natural world from dinosaurs to diamonds. They also offer sleepovers for grown-ups and families which includes access to the entire museum along with nature film screenings and a Hayden Planetarium space show.
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
The High Line
An elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park in Manhattan’s West side, it features wildflowers, greenery, and outdoor art installations along with killer views of New York’s Skyline.
New York, NY 10011
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
An urban botanic garden on 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn and is open year round. It can be a wonderful escape from the concrete jungle.
990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
New York Botanical Garden
Located at the Bronx Park and featuring more than a million plants, you can take a seasonal walk to see what is in bloom. The Enid A Haupt Conservatory is home to A World of Plants which has collections of tropical rainforests, cactus-filled desserts, and carnivorous plants.
2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10458
Getaway Bar
Serving only non-alcoholic drinks, it feels like any other swanky cocktail bar, with happy hour specials, small bites, and candlelit tables ideal for casual dates.
158 Green St, Brooklyn, NY 11222