25 Outdoor Adventures for NYC Kids
Submitted by Mariko Zapf on
One of the main reasons we're willing to deal with the challenges of raising kids in NYC (the crazy rents, the stressful school searches, the closets for apartments) is our easy access to enriching activities like theater, museums and music. But when your kids would rather bask in the view from the top of a tree than from One World Observatory, or hop on a horse instead of the subway, there's no need to scramble to find a car for a day trip. Our urban jungle is home to lots of bucolic destinations where NYC kids can get their knees dirty and let their spirits soar with a range of outdoor adventures, from laid-back to heart-pumping.
My kids and I had a blast putting together this list of our top 25 things to do outdoors throughout the five boroughs. You may not even realize that some of these activities are doable in NYC! From camping under the stars to surfing to fishing to zip-lining, here are exciting ways to escape the urban grind as a family. Most locations are accessible by public transportation, and many of them are FREE.