New York Relaxing

Unique relaxing spots in New York!

The ultimate travel guide for a relaxing experience in New York! The Best parks, beautiful botanical gardens, sunsets views, swimming spots, and many more! Our local Spotters shared the best spots in town for an relaxing experience in New York!

Spotted by Locals
Manhattan Community Boathouse New York

Manhattan Community Boathouse – Free kayaking

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Elevated Acre New York

Elevated Acre – Quiet, hidden elevated park in FiDi

By: Christian Neely
Rainey Park New York

Rainey Park – Western Queens oasis

By: Paula Ryszkiewicz
Hudson River Greenway New York

Hudson River Greenway – Hudson River bike route

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Rockaway Beach New York

Rockaway Beach – The Queens Riviera

By: Nick Papa
NYC Ferry New York

NYC Ferry – Explore the city by boat

By: Nick Papa
Straus Park New York

Straus Park – Lovely memorial

By: Paula Ryszkiewicz
Fall Foliage New York

Fall Foliage – Central Park

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Nutter's Battery New York

Nutter’s Battery – 1812 war fortification

By: Christian Neely
Pepsi-Cola Sign New York

Pepsi-Cola Sign – Cool massive factory sign

By: Christian Neely
NYC Ferries New York

NYC Ferries – Ferry service

By: Christian Neely
WFF Cat Sanctuary New York

WFF Cat Sanctuary – Home for NYC’s wild cats

By: Christian Neely
Gantry Plaza State Park New York

Gantry Plaza State Park – Historic river side park

By: Christian Neely
Blockhouse #1 New York

Blockhouse #1 – 1800s fortification

By: Christian Neely
Fort Clinton New York

Fort Clinton – American War Fortification

By: Christian Neely
Grace Church New York

Grace Church – Gothic Revival Episcopal church

By: Christian Neely
Da Capo New York

Da Capo – Cannabidiol – ‘Mother’s Little Helper’

By: Geoffrey Dunbar
Central Park Zoo New York

Central Park Zoo – Little zoo in the big city

By: Paula Ryszkiewicz

Our Local Spotters in New York

Our handpicked locals live & love in New York and speak the local language.

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    Geoffrey

    Knowing and loving New York is having lived through many of its manifestations...
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    Milena

    I love that I can leave my house in NYC without a destination and walk endlessly...
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    Christian

    I'm a freelance writer & travel blogger. I live in Queens, one of the most diverse places on Earth.
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    Nick

    Whether it's Manhattan or Queens, Brooklyn or Staten Island, every corner of NYC feels like home.
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    Craig

    Writing and editing about food and travel. NYC is an endless source of inspiration for me.
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    Paula

    New York City is a world capital - and my hometown! I've found everything I love right here...
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    Victoria

    Big lover of restaurants. In New York, anything is truly possible, as long as you are open to it!
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