Summer Days at Hudson Yards: Five Perfect New York Itineraries
Discover new ways to explore the neighborhood. Treat yourself with a wellness escape, plan a perfect date night or grab the family for a day of fun
Hudson Yards is New York’s newest—and funnest!—place to be, and that’s never more true than during the summer. Here are just a few themed itineraries, each with something to satisfy a different interest or mood. All you have to do is decide which one to do first.
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An Arts & Culture Tour
Stroll along The High Line that leads to the Public Square & Gardens, checking out the art installations along the way. Take some selfies in front of the colorful HYxOffTheWall murals, before heading to PiQ at The Shops for some NYC-themed mugs, totes and more. Then, recall the day’s top moments over a porrón of sangria and tapas at Mercado Little Spain.
A Wellness Escape
Get those endorphins pumping with a morning SoulCycle ride on the plaza, then grab a post-workout smoothie at the Juice Press inside Equinox. Reward your workout with a rejuvenating 2-in-1 guided meditation and manicure at Sundays before browsing the shelves at Lululemon and Athleta for the bike shorts and matching sports bra you’ll be wearing at your next session.
A Family Outing
Young ones go crazy for the activities offered at Camp—create pool noodle monsters! Build a birdhouse! Play music with Fiddle Foxes!—which makes it the obvious first stop. Then head up to H&M for on-trend kid essentials, including sunglasses and other accessories, or PiQ for som gifty gadgets before … ice cream! Your cup or cone awaits (pro tip: the hot fudge is amazing!) at Van Leeuwen’s, either at the shop on Level 3 or the truck that’s parked on the plaza. After that, enjoy a friendly or competitive game of giant jenga and other lawn games or corn-hole in the Backyard.
An Afternoon with Friends
Gather in the Backyard presented by Wells Fargo and enjoy a viewing pod to cheer for your favorite team on the big screen. But first grab your gameday snacks from Fuku, Shake Shack, Miznon or one of the food trucks in rotation on the plaza. After, take in the neighborhood art and see incredible murals and installations that are part of the ongoing HYxOffTheWall collaboration, on your way to Queensyard for happy hour fun fueled by their famous G&Ts.
A Dreamy Date Night
This one is filled with extra special spots, so stop by Sephora for a pre-date makeover before finding one another at Milos Wine Bar to toast to all you have and all that is yet to come. Then head up to Edge for a fresh perspective of the city and your love.