Visiting New York this summer? Once you’ve walked the Highline, taken in the views from the Top of the Rock and said hello to the Naked Cowboy, try our top 5 things to see and do in New York this summer…
Mad. Sq. Eats.
Love food? Visit this bi-annual outdoor food festival beside the iconic Flatiron building. It’s filled with stands from some of the city’s best restaurants, just waiting to be tried.
Where: Worth Square, Flatiron District
When: May 5th – June 1st from 11am to 9pm
Mermaid Parade
Fancy something a bit quirky? Head to the 36th Annual Mermaid Parade on Coney Island and celebrate ancient mythology and seaside rituals
Where: Coney Island – click here to see the parade route!
When: June 16th
David Bowie is
The final stop in the tour of David Bowie is and a fantastic chance to experience the David Bowie Archive where you can see over 60 custom-made performance costumes, 85 handwritten lyric sheets and dozens of music videos, television clips, tour footage and more.
Where: Brooklyn Museum
When: until July 15th
Jim Henson Exhibition
Explore the creativity of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppet Show, Sesame Street and Labyrinth. With over 300 objects to view, including favourite puppets like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Elmo and Big Bird, storyboards and behind-the-scenes footage, there’s plenty to see!
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, Queens
When: Ongoing
Spyscape: Interactive Spy Museum
At $39 for an adult, it isn’t cheap, but it sounds like a fascinating way to spend a few hours! Learn how to detect a lie, meet hackers, try to contort your way through a laser tunnel, learn about notable American spies and find out what kind of spy you would be.
Where: 928 8th Avenue & 55th Street
When: Ongoing
There’s so much to see and do in New York… the list is endless! If you’re travelling with us to Find out more here., let us know what you saw and tag us in your photos.
