Jones Beach State Park Ocean Parkway, Hempstead 516-785-1600 www.JonesBeach.com Beach and Boardwalk, Nassau Known the world over, Jones Beach has always been recognized as one of New York’s sandy playgrounds. Although millions literally flock to Jones every summer to lay out in the sun, 2+2 have never been big fans of its beach area… mainly because you can’t surf and it’s always mobbed… we mean towel to towel mobbed. If we are planning on hitting

Governor’s Island Open Friday-Sunday and all Holiday Mondays from May 27 – September 25 www.govisland.com Park/ Recreational Area, Lower Manhattan Once a home to the United States Army and then to the US Coast Guard, Governor’s Island is now open to the public. It’s  just a 10 minute ferry ride (FREE) from lower Manhattan, and an even quicker one from Brooklyn. One of the many things that makes this island unique is the fact that

Chelsea Piers Pier 59-61, 23rd Street and the Hudson River, Manhattan 212-336-6800 www.ChelseaPiers.com Sports Complex, Manhattan Chelsea Piers is the active New Yorker’s paradise. Sandwiched between the West Side Highway and the Hudson River, Chelsea Piers (59 through 62) span nearly ten city blocks. This mega Entertainment and Sports Complex is complete with a Health Club, Spa, Sky Rink, and training classes for adults and kids alike, in a wide range of sports. You can

Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn 718-963-3369 www.BrooklynBowl.com American, Beer/Cocktails, Brooklyn Most of us can recall as a child going bowling with the family on weekends.  The shoe exchange, picking that perfect ball, hot dogs, video games, and early 80s soft rock in the background. Those were the days… Over the past few years many traditional bowling alleys have either closed or reinvented themselves to cater to the younger generation that require a little more

Hammerstein Ballroom 311 West 34th Steet, NYC 212-777-1224 www.mcstudios.com Concert Venue, Beer, Manhattan Located within the 105 year old Manhattan Center, the Hammerstein Ballroom has been host to opera, vaudeville, big  bands, Bob Marley and some of the biggest contemporary acts.  More than just a concert and event space, the Manhattan Center houses state of the art audio, video and TV studios. Adding to its popularity is the Hammerstein’s proximity to mass transit and most

McCarren Park and Pool Lorimer St Between Driggs Ave & Bayard St www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarrenpark Park, Pool and Music Venue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Opened in 1914, the 35 acre McCarren Park is an outpost of green space in the densely populated Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods.  With the influx of young residents to the area over the past ten years or so, use of the park has drastically increased. The park is home to endless games of baseball, basketball, handball, football, soccer,

Madison Square Garden 7th Avenue (Between 31st- 33rd St) NYC www.thegarden.com Concert/Sporting Venue, Beer, Manhattan Known as ‘the World’s Most Famous Arena’, the Garden has sat in midtown as a hub for all things entertainment since 1968. It is the busiest arena in the United States and hosts events almost every night of the week (320 days out of 365 to be exact). As home base for both the NY Knicks and the NY Rangers, as well as several other smaller sports

Bryant Park Between 40th-42nd St & 5th-6th Ave www.bryantpark.org Park, Manhattan Since 1842, Bryant Park has stood as a community sanctuary in the middle of a bustling metropolis.  The park has cycled through bouts of being undesirable, but the rejuvenation of this expensive midtown Manhattan real estate has created a true oasis for NYC residents and visitors alike. It carries with it, the essence of a true neighborhood hang out complete with regular events, games and scenery. Beautifulflower