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.
Offers fall foliage cruises with lunch and cocktails.
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- Monkey BarBarOld-school New York bar with delicious food.
- Central ParkParkOffers great fall foliage and changing views.
- The MetMuseumMuseum to visit after exploring the park.
- Cantor Roof Garden BarRestaurantBar in The Met for watching the sunset.
- Bohemian Hall & Beer GardenRestaurantSpot for fresh pours and fall flavors.
- Ornithology Jazz ClubRestaurantOffers live music in Bushwick.
- Tiny’s & The Bar UpstairsRestaurantCozy bar for cocktails.
- Three Lives & CompanyPlaceCozy independent bookstore in the West Village.
- Washington Square ParkSightPark for enjoying a new book.
- The Word Is ChangePlaceBookstore in Bed-Stuy selling new and used books.
- City CruisesPlaceOffers fall foliage cruises with lunch and cocktails.
- Classic Harbor LinePlaceOffers vintage boat cruises.
- Circle LinePlaceOktoberfest-themed cruise to Bear Mountain.
- The CloistersMuseumMedieval art museum in Fort Tryon Park.
- Fort Tryon ParkTrailPark housing The Cloisters.
- Happy LambRestaurantAffordable hot pot with an all-you-can-eat menu.
- Bethesda TerraceSight
- The RambleTrail
- Books Are MagicPlace
- Troubled SleepPlace
- Sweet Pickle BooksPlace
- 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.