There is so much to do and see when the sun comes out and the weather warms up in NYC! It's one of my favorite times of year. Here are some suggestions of things to do on your next city day!
Map
Seeing a ballet in Lincoln Center is quintessential spring to me! A must if you've never been.
Spring Season | New York City Ballet
The cherry blossom bloom here is unreal!
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Have a picnic in Central Park!
Sheep Meadow | Central Park Conservancy
There's a reason why this museum is so popular! It is truly incredible. Pay what you wish for New Yorkers!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This is SO New York! Easter Sunday, watch the creativity of New Yorkers walk down Fifth Ave.
Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in NYC 2025 - Time Out
Check out this Van Gogh flower exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden this Spring!
Van Gogh's Flowers | New York Botanical Garden
Not only are the animals fun, the grounds and buildings at the Bronx Zoo make it the winner for me!
Bronx Zoo: Saving Wildlife and Wild Places
I can't wait for this to reopen! I love a good museum day in the spring.
The Frick Collection
A great museum to visit when you're in NYC!
MoMA: The Museum of Modern Art, New York City
Beautiful art museum in the Meatpacking District. Walk there on the High Line!
Whitney Museum of American Art
Escape to nature above NYC on reworked train tracks. I love to walk to the Whitney Museum via the High Line!
The High Line: Home
Take the 6 train to SoHo and shop for the day! I always start at REI for some reason lol
REI SoHo Flagship Store
Croissants & Coffee at L'appartment 4f if you're in Brooklyn Heights!
L'Appartement 4F
Cute frenchy bistro in the village!
Buvette
Coney Island sunny spring days are the best! No crowds, and a chill walk around.. Also head to the aquarium if you have kiddos!
Wonder Wheel | Coney Island
Staycation here! You can take the ferry and walk over to spend a weekend at the beach. Or, grab a pool pass and have a spa day!
