Outdoors things to do in New York

We rank 1,005 outdoor things to do in New York, United States. The highest scoring is NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
1,005
In the 90+ Club
9
Available today
60
From
$6

Outdoors in New York compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in New York by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports95$846h4.9/5 (4,346)
Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights95$684h4.9/5 (2,986)
Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour94$39914h4.9/5 (8,920)
Private Central Park Pedicab Tour93$381h5/5 (7,627)
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours93$381h5/5 (8,671)
NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes93$973h5/5 (1,916)
Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites92$993h5/5 (1,683)
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour92$996h4.8/5 (13,893)
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry91$593h4.8/5 (14,941)
Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC90$852.5h5/5 (936)

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?
NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 4,346 traveler reviews. Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Private Central Park Pedicab Tour follow close behind. We rank 1,005 outdoors experiences in New York in total.
How much do outdoors activities in New York cost?
Expect around $90 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Central Park Bicycle Rentals New York City from $6, 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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