Outdoors things to do in New York

We rank 952 outdoor things to do in New York, United States. The highest scoring is Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $1 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
952
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$1

Outdoors in New York compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour94$39914h4.9/5 (8,920)
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights92$594h4.9/5 (2,676)
NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports92$846h4.9/5 (4,257)
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours89$381h5/5 (8,337)
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour89$996h4.8/5 (13,737)
NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes89$973h5/5 (1,899)
Private Central Park Pedicab Tour89$421h5/5 (7,498)
Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites88$993h5/5 (1,655)
Central Park Guided Walking Tour87$282h4.9/5 (842)
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry87$593h4.8/5 (14,703)

Every outdoors experience we rank in New York

Outdoors in New York: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in New York?
Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 8,920 traveler reviews. Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours follow close behind. We rank 952 outdoors experiences in New York in total.
How much do outdoors activities in New York cost?
Expect around $83 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Explore NYC Tour from $1, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in New York for today?
Yes. 60 of the 61 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in New York currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in New York?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in New York, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit New York?
September to early November, and late April through June.

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Nearby destinations

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