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1. Governors Island
- Historical island oasis a ferry ride away from Manhattan
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- Outside the City
- Nile Expert Tip: Governors Island is home to the city's newest Water Taxi Beach, complete with 20,000 square feet of sand...
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2. The Cloisters
- Medieval monasteries
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- Harlem
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3. Rockaway Beach
- Quiet beauty by the sea
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- Queens
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4. Coney Island
- Brooklyn beach resort
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- Brooklyn
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5. Fire Island National Seashore
- A variety of natural, historical, cultural sights
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- Outside the City
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6. New York City Bike Rental
- Bike Rental
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7. Riverbank State Park
- Fun, games, and beautiful views
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- Harlem
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8. City Island
- Small beach Community
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- The Bronx
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9. Enid A. Haupt Glass Gardens
- More like grass garden
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- East Village & Lower East Side
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10. High Line
- Old elevated railway becomes a green escape on the West Side
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- Chelsea
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The Best of NileGuide
- New York is our playground. When you start itching for fresh air and open spaces, it's time to delve into the outdoor activities of New York City. You don't need to be a fitness guru to enjoy the natural wonders of New York City either; these activities come just as active or relaxed as you'd like. So get out of the house, and get back to nature. There are plenty of places to soak up outdoor fun across all five boroughs. Head to Queens to see live tennis matches, or catch a Yankee game in the Bronx. For beach lovers, head to the Rockaways to catch some waves, or lay amongst Europeans at Brighton Beach. Whatever you crave outside, we've got you covered. Don't forget the sun screen!
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