Discover New York City: Top 10 Fall Adventures You Need to Experience

The endless activities New York City offers in the various seasons are limitless. From the summers at Coney Island to the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center, NYC never disappoints in its ventures for tourists and native New Yorkers. Now, the season of autumn takes center stage for its choices of events that people of all ages can do while visiting or those who reside there. Here is a list of 10 must-dos in NYC.

1. Enjoy the Changing Colors of Central Park in New York

During any time of the year, either sledding on a snowy big hill or lying in the sun on a grassy meadow, Central Park is the place all year round. Central Park, with the fall aesthetic, is the park you should check out if you want to see a beautiful autumn sunset from Bethesda Terrace, run a few laps before the weather gets cold, or have a drink with friends after a long day of walking at Cantor Roof Garden Bar. 

2. The Bohemian Ball & Beer Garden In New York

For anyone with a good taste for beer and over 21 years old, The Bohemian Ball & Beer Garden is where you need to go. Plan a Sunday afternoon to take a trip to Astoria with either friends or family and enjoy a day of drinking your heads off with their choices of seasonal beers.

3. Visit an indie bookstore

For all the bookworms, if you want to read vintage books with a cup of black coffee, explore some of New York City’s finest independent bookstores. New York City is home to some of the most established independent bookstores where people can buy books that would be forbidden in most countries or in a tranquil environment to have a book read with friends. Some recommendations are Strands Books, Astoria Bookshop, and Greenlight Bookstore.

4. NYC Marathon

To any track stars or fans of the track, Sunday, November 3, is the annual New York City Marathon. Watch and support as runners trek the five boroughs, ending with a big finish at Central Park. The marathon starts at 8 a.m. Sunday. More information about the marathon can be found on the website. 

5. Date Night at a cozy bar

If you and your significant other are looking for chill, intimate vibes, there is nothing like a sound bar that will set the romance. NYC is home to many bars, specifically ones with comfy vibes, live music, and dim lighting that will set the mood. Even if you don’t have a significant other, you can chill with your close friends or find your potential romance. Some bars to check out in NYC are Superbueno, Attaboy, Pete’s Tavern, and Tara Rose.

6. Phantom of The Opera by an Orchestra

On Friday, October 25, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra will have a live showing of the famed 1925 silent film Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by a live performance of the original score. Nothing screams entertainment and Halloween more than listening to the creepy, eerie music of the haunting organ, the theme instrument of the Phantom. The showtimes for the performance are at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church.

7. Halloween Parties in the City

Halloween is fast approaching, and nothing screams Halloween more than like a good party. NYC hosts some of the biggest Halloween parties for people across the city, from Midtown to the East Village. Many Restaurants, bars, clubs, and venues will partake in the festivities, such as House Watch hosting its Silent Scream Halloween Bash on Friday, October 25. Party-goers will be able to enjoy the hits of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s using headphones to have a choice of listening to their favorite songs. More information about Halloween events in NYC can be found here. 

8. Whiskey Tasting

Take a trip to Scotland with Oban Distillery’s whiskey-tasting event at Copper & Oak in the Lower East Side. The Distillery will host a two-hour tasting event starting at 5:30 p.m., where whiskey lovers can try their special releases or timeless bottles with Ewan Morgan as their tour guide to guide whiskey fans into the world of hard-core liquor. 

9. Oktoberfest Comes to New York

The famed German boozy sausage fest is now coming to New York City. Oktoberfest has become a global phenomenon in Munich, Germany, where people can partake in waterside parties, food-tasting events, booze, and everything German. 

10. NYC’s Annual Halloween Parade

The annual fifty-first Halloween Parade will be held on October 31 at 7 p.m. in Greenwich Village. Grab your friends, families, and pets to see NYC’s thrilling costumes. This year’s theme is MEOW, where everyone can dress as cats or anything feline-related, so expect the event to be purrrfection.