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New York City weekend plan

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The Best Outdoor Weekend in New York City

Fresh air, green space, and waterfront views — an outdoorsy New York City weekend plan.

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SaturdaySat, May 30

≈ 11.5 hrs · 4 stops

Afternoon

family
12:00 PM
2:30 PM
Luna Park at Coney Island

Luna Park at Coney Island

Ride the Cyclone and other classic attractions at Luna Park.

Luna Park · Coney Island

Directions

≈ 75 min by transit

food
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Queens Night Market

Queens Night Market

Sample affordable eats from 100+ vendors at this bustling market.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens

Directions

Evening

family
8:00 PM
10:00 PM
Movies Under the Stars

Movies Under the Stars

Catch a free family film in a NYC park.

NYC Parks (various) · All boroughs

Directions
attraction
10:00 PM
11:30 PM
Coney Island

Coney Island

Explore the iconic boardwalk, beach, and amusement area before the rides open.

1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn

Directions

SundaySun, May 31

≈ 5.5 hrs · 3 stops

Morning

landmark
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Walk the iconic bridge at sunset for stunning skyline views.

East River, Manhattan–Brooklyn

Directions

≈ 20 min by transit

park
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Prospect Park

Prospect Park

Stroll through Olmsted and Vaux's masterpiece, Brooklyn's answer to Central Park.

95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn

Directions

Afternoon

≈ 10 min by transit

sports
12:00 PM
2:30 PM
Unity of The 1,000

Unity of The 1,000

Join a free outdoor community fitness gathering in Prospect Park.

Prospect Park, Long Meadow · Brooklyn

Directions

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