There are things that all New Yorkers are obsessed with: brunch, the perfect apartment, rooftops, and when it becomes warm enough, the waterfront. Here’s our pick for this week with the theme of “water”–and all the ways you can enjoy it in the city, from swimming, to paddleboarding and kayaking, to delicious seafood and of course, a waterfront party overlooking the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan.
Oysters & Beers for Two on Irving Place
The best way to chill out for a classy yet laid-back happy hour? Grabbing some beer and sea-fresh oysters on shells at Little Town Restaurant in picture-perfect Gramercy Park.
Fitness, Yoga, or Pilates Passbook to Over 250 Gyms, Studios & Fitness Centers
This passbook sounds almost too good to be true (almost). Get access to the best gyms in the city, including many fitness centers with pools, tennis, spinning, pilates, and all the specialty classes you can’t get enough of.
5/19 Party at Splash HQ: Music & Open Bar
Water water everywhere! Events-page startup Splash (get it?) wants you to know they know how to throw a party themselves, with this purple-tinted party series at their HQ with freely flowing beer, whiskey, and live performances.
5/19 Dumbo Bid Anniversary Party
For some more water action, take the F train to York Street stop for Dumbo Bid 10th Anniversary Party under the famous arch beneath the Manhattan Bridge, with open bar, snacks, and tons of dancing. Afterwards, don’t miss the breathtaking view of Manhattan at the Brooklyn Bridge Park, which makes you feel like being in a montage of a movie or something (cue Alicia Keys singing Empire State of Mind).
5/14-5/21 Hudson River Park Fest
For a whole week, you can enjoy a slew of activities like stand-up paddleboard, outrigger canoe, sailing class, and kayaking, many of which are free. And you’d be surprised just how relaxing it is to be on the water, with nothing but the sun and the river breeze…
5/21 Brooklyn Crush Wine Festival at Industry City
End your week on a high note with this lovely indoor-outdoor bash at the trend-setting Industry City, a new waterfront hub of arts in Sunset Park. Enjoy a 3 hour open bar of over 175 quality wines, hors d'oeuvres, and gourmet food stations, all while looking at the sun setting beyond the Statue of Liberty.
How do you like our water-themed week? Where’s your favorite waterfront venue in NYC? Sound off below!