How to Spend a Summer Day in New York City

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New York City is one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Every day offers a myriad of cultural, literary, educational, musical and outdoor events. A summer day in New York City is a special treat.

Things You'll Need

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Change for the bus or subway
• Newspaper
• Bottle of water
• Sunscreen

Instructions

1. Start your day at a newsstand. Get several papers to find events listed for that day. Though you already have events planned for your day you may find some fabulous event listed that will take precedence over prior plans. Find an outdoor spot to sip your coffee or tea and browse the paper. Enjoy the parade of passersby and notice how different each person is.

2. Take the subway to Brooklyn to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. The rose gardens are beautiful amd there is a water garden full of water lilies near the lunch area. Spend time enjoying the outdoors and then head either to Atlantic Avenue to find a great lunch or explore the Brooklyn Art museum.

3. Take the subway back to Manhattan and relax at a movie you won' t find playing out in the suburbs. Perhaps you will find a foreign film to expand your cultural experience.

4. Visit the bookstores. Manhattan has amazing bookstores that often have signed first editions from the authors available. Time Out magazine often has information about book signings and literary events.

5. Pick a cuisine you have never tried before for dinner. Manhattan has a myriad of ethnic restaurants in every price range. Try a new dining experience and bring back some ideas to spice up your culinary skills at home.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a camera.

• Bring a journal to take notes about places you want to visit in the future.

• Start your day with outdoor activities while your energy is high.

• Sunglasses help you avoid glare and eye contact with people who may be too friendly

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Don't let strangers too close to you.

• Don't forget to eat. NYC offers so many activities it is easy to get distracted, but don't forget meals.

• Bring a little extra money for those unexpected items you may want to purchase.