Lonely PlanetSep 23, 2026
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.
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- Melzingah Tap HouseRestaurantArtsy and delicious spot for lunch.
- Dia BeaconMuseumArt museum in Beacon.
- Elsewhere
- Monkey BarBarNew York, United StatesOld-school New York bar with delicious food.
- Storm King Art CenterParkNew Windsor, United StatesExpansive sculpture park for scenery and installations.
- Central ParkParkNew York, United StatesOffers great fall foliage and changing views.
- Bethesda TerraceSightNew York, United StatesThe fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.
- The RambleTrailNew York, United StatesPart of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's 1857 Greensward Plan for Central Park, the features are located on the…
- The MetMuseumNew York, United StatesMuseum to visit after exploring the park.
- Cantor Roof Garden BarBarNew York, United StatesBar in The Met for watching the sunset.
- Bohemian Hall & Beer GardenBeer gardenNew York, United StatesSpot for fresh pours and fall flavors.
- Ornithology Jazz ClubBarNew York, United StatesOffers live music in Bushwick.
- Tiny’s & The Bar UpstairsRestaurantNew York, United StatesCozy bar for cocktails.
- Three Lives & CompanyPlaceNew York, United StatesCozy independent bookstore in the West Village.
- Washington Square ParkParkNew York, United StatesPark for enjoying a new book.
- The Word Is ChangePlaceNew York, United StatesBookstore in Bed-Stuy selling new and used books.
- Sweet Pickle BooksPlaceNew York, United StatesUsed bookstore in Lower East Side that also sells pickles…
- City CruisesPlaceNew York, United StatesOffers fall foliage cruises with lunch and cocktails.
- Classic Harbor LinePlaceNew York, United StatesOffers vintage boat cruises.
- Circle LineAttractionNew York, United StatesOktoberfest-themed cruise to Bear Mountain.
- Bear Mountain State ParkTrailBear Mountain, United StatesDestination for Circle Line's Oktoberfest cruise.
- The CloistersAttractionNew York, United StatesMedieval art museum in Fort Tryon Park.
- Fort Tryon ParkParkNew York, United StatesPark housing The Cloisters.
- Happy LambRestaurantNew York, United StatesAffordable hot pot with an all-you-can-eat menu.
- Books Are MagicPlaceNew York, United States
- Troubled SleepPlaceNew York, United States
