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Escape From New York

Well, not really... These are a few ideas for a relaxing outdoors experience in the busy city. New York boasts many parks, and as many breathtaking views. Tours on water around the city are always fun.

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Staten Island Ferry
Attraction
One of the world's greatest (and shortest) water voyages

During this commuter barge's 25-minute crossing, you get superb panoramas of lower...

Atlantic Yachting
Attraction
Luxury sailing around Manhattan island

Combine sailing school and a swanky trip around Manhattan with Atlantic Yachting.

View from a tour at Shearwater Sailing.
Attraction
Chartred sail for a watery city tour

Great for group outings, an evening on the town, or a different perspective on New York City,...

Beast Speedboat.
Attraction
Speedy water tour of the city

It's a beast of a ride, roaring across the waters just off new York's harbor. Taking 145...

Dinner cruise at Bateaux New York.
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Glass-bottom dinner cruise

Bateaux New York is a European-inspired, all-glass vessel that will give you quite a cruise...

View from a cruise at  Circle Line Cruises.
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Year-round New York cruises

Circle Line Cruises have been around since 1945, entertaining passengers of all ages with...

Image from Botanical Garden
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50 gardens and plant collections

The serene 250 acres of the New York Botanical Garden comprise 50 gardens and plant...

Image from Central Park
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Manhattan's green lung

A National Historic Landmark, the 843-acre Central Park was designed by Frederick Law...

The cherry blossoms of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
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A hidden jewel of Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a 53 acre conservatory with a spectacular array of flora.

Washington square park, New York.
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Popular Park in Grennwich Village

Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City's 1,900 public parks.

Governor's Island.
Attraction
Culture and wildlife preservation center

Spanning over 170 acres and nearby the Statue of Liberty landing, Governor's Island is...

Harlem Meer in Central Park.
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Charming corner of Central Park

"Meer" being Dutch for "Lake," Harlem Meer is a cozy area of the famed Central Park.

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