New York City can be a magical place at night. There is something about the glowing lights in the darkness that gets even the most cynical New Yorker giddy about life. There is a reason why NYC is called the city that never sleeps. For anyone who has ever visited New York, they know that at night, that's when the city is the most alive.
Bus Tours
A bus tour is a great way to check out some popular New York City neighborhoods. CitySights NY operates double-decker buses with top-deck-only seating. This gives tourists the best views of New York City. CitySights offers a Night tour. Tourists will get a chance to see the Big Apple at night. It is truly a spectacular sight.
Notable stops on the year-round tour include Fulton Ferry Landing, Times Square, Soho and Little Italy. Stops along the holiday tours include Times Square, Macy's Radio City Music Hall, The Trump Tower and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a dinner cruise around the island of Manhattan This will give you beautiful views of Manhattan and all of its lights, which is especially beautiful at night. Bateaux New York operates a popular cruise. And this isn't just any cruise. It's in an all-glass ship.
The 3-hour tour leaves from Chelsea Piers. During the cruise, you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, wine and live jazz. The walls of the ship are all made of glass, so you will get to enjoy the breathtaking views of New York City without ever leaving the dining area. It's perfect for a cold night.
Ice-skating
The Pond at Bryant Park is one of the most popular places to ice skate because it's free. It is truly an iconic place in Gotham City. It will take you back to when you were a child and you watched Macaulay Culkin at The Pond in "Home Alone."
The Pond is open late, so it's place to spend the evening. Plus, there are affordable places nearby to get a snack. It's only open during the winter months. when you get tired of skating, browse the Bryant Park Holiday Shops. You can pick up gifts for everyone in the family and a little treat for yourself.
Movies Under The Brooklyn Bridge
This is a free and yearly event. During the summer months, the Brooklyn Bridge Park sponsors a free movie night for families. Films are played on a large screen, under the Brooklyn Bridge. So not only can you watch a film, but also you also have the stunning bridge as a backdrop. It shows a different movie every night.
The films are picked by a volunteer committee. It supports environmental issues and provides bike valet parking. Bring a picnic blanket, some healthy snacks and enjoy a free movie under the stars on a warm summer night.
Visit the Park
A park visit can be a relaxing journey at night. Not only are there less crowds, but everything looks different at night. When looking for a park to visit at night, safety must be considered. Central Park is a safe park at night. It is the biggest park in NYC. There are roads, bridges and tunnels that can provide a small escape from the city. Some popular spots in the park are Cherry Hill, Bethesda Foundation and the Carousel.
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