The island of Manhattan offers residents and guests endless opportunities to stay active. You can take a vigorous walk or a leisurely stroll. You can find solitary exercise or bring your entire family or group of friends. The autumn weather in New York is accommodating up to a point, depending on your tolerance for cooler temperatures. Try some of these site specific ideas for staying active in New York in the fall.
Cycle Central Park
One of the most beautiful places during autumn in New York City is Central Park. The roadways throughout the park close for most of the weekend for walkers, joggers and cyclists. If you don't have a bike, you can rent one in the park or from several bike rental vendors in the city. There are some road rules special to the park. You can get all the information you need, including maps, from the Central Park Conservancy.
Run a Race
The main running event each fall is the New York City Marathon in November. The race is competitive and requires you to qualify. If you are a runner looking for a race less than 26 miles and open to all skill levels, each October you can sign up for the Central Park Biathlon or a 10K on Governor's Island.
Take a Walk in the Met
On an autumn day when the weather requires you to stay inside, you can still take find one of the longest walks in Manhattan indoors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses thousands of works of art. You can walk for hours at the Met and have only seen a portion of the collection in the 2 million square feet of the museum. The museum is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Work Out at Chelsea Piers
The Chelsea Piers were built in the early 20th century as the piers for luxury boats. For years luxury cruise ships docked at the Chelsea Piers. Today the piers house one of the most complete workout environments in Manhattan, at what New York Magazine called both "the best gym for perks" and the "best kid's gym."At Chelsea Piers you can rock climb, swim, work out, bowl, play basketball, baseball or volleyball, just to name a few options. You can plan a solo workout or find an activity for the entire family.
Climb to the Crown of the Statue of Liberty
After being closed for several years, the crown of the Statue of Liberty opened for tours on the Fourth of July holiday in 2009. You can climb the 354 steps on the winding staircase inside the statue and look out from the windows in the crown. This climb is the equivalent of walking up to the top of a 20-story building, then walking back down again. Reservations are required.
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