Lonely PlanetSep 23
12 Must-Do Activities in NYC This Fall
New York City is buzzing with energy during the fall. Here are the top ways for you to celebrate the season.
Old-school New York bar with delicious food.
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- Monkey BarBarOld-school New York bar with delicious food.
- Central ParkParkOffers great fall foliage and changing views.
- Bethesda TerraceSightThe fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.
- The RambleTrailPart of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's 1857 Greensward Plan for Central Park, the features are located on the…
- The MetMuseumMuseum to visit after exploring the park.
- Cantor Roof Garden BarBarBar in The Met for watching the sunset.
- Bohemian Hall & Beer GardenBeer gardenSpot for fresh pours and fall flavors.
- Ornithology Jazz ClubBarOffers live music in Bushwick.
- Tiny’s & The Bar UpstairsRestaurantCozy bar for cocktails.
- Three Lives & CompanyPlaceCozy independent bookstore in the West Village.
- Washington Square ParkParkPark for enjoying a new book.
- The Word Is ChangePlaceBookstore in Bed-Stuy selling new and used books.
- Sweet Pickle BooksPlaceUsed bookstore in Lower East Side that also sells pickles…
- City CruisesPlaceOffers fall foliage cruises with lunch and cocktails.
- Classic Harbor LinePlaceOffers vintage boat cruises.
- Circle LineAttractionOktoberfest-themed cruise to Bear Mountain.
- The CloistersAttractionMedieval art museum in Fort Tryon Park.
- Fort Tryon ParkParkPark housing The Cloisters.
- Happy LambRestaurantAffordable hot pot with an all-you-can-eat menu.
- Books Are MagicPlace
- Troubled SleepPlace
- Elsewhere
- Storm King Art CenterParkNew Windsor, United StatesExpansive sculpture park for scenery and installations.
- Melzingah Tap HouseRestaurantBeacon, United StatesArtsy and delicious spot for lunch.
- Dia BeaconMuseumBeacon, United StatesArt museum in Beacon.
- Bear Mountain State ParkTrailBear Mountain, United StatesDestination for Circle Line's Oktoberfest cruise.

