FREE Summer Activities
Entertainment
- Outdoor Movies opens in a new window | NYC Parks
- Shakespeare in the Park opens in a new window | Public Theater (free by lottery)
- Broadway in the Park opens in a new window | Broadway stars perform hits in Bryant Park
- Summer for the City opens in a new window | Music & Dance all-summer festival, 300+ events
- SummerStage opens in a new window | Concerts in NYC parks
Fitness & Wellness
- Shape Up NYC opens in a new window | outdoor group fitness
- Mindful NYU opens in a new window | meditation & mindfulness
- Summer Streets opens in a new window | August weekends, car-free street event for walking & cycling
- Kayaking at Pier 26 opens in a new window | Summer weekends, kayak the Hudson River
Exploration
- Staten Island Ferry opens in a new window | sails past the Statue of Liberty
- Visit the Whitney Museum opens in a new window | pay what you wish Friday evenings 7-10pm
- NYC Parks | visit student favorites: Brooklyn Bridge Park, the High Line, Little Island, Prospect Park, Washington Square Park, Bryant Park
- NYC Bridges | Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge
Affordable Summer Activities
- Visit Street fairs & farmers markets
- Citi Bike along the West Side Highway bike path, under $4.49/30 mins
- Take the MTA Ferry to various destinations for city views, $2.90/person
- Ride the tram to Roosevelt Island, $2.90/one-way $5.80/round-trip
- Roller Skate at BK Bridge park opens in a new window, $7 Admission/ $8 Rental
- Play chess in Washington Square Park, usually $5/game
- Bring dinner and watch the sun set over Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Getting Around
The best way to get oriented in your new home is to familiarize yourself with a map. Know the borough names and placements, the way neighborhoods around NYU are laid out, and how to get from your residence hall to your internship or program.
Taking Public Transportation
Public transit is the most convenient and affordable way to get around New York (NYU does not recommend bringing a vehicle). Read how to ride the NYC subway opens in a new window.