Get an up-close look at the Brooklyn Bridge while you hang out at the 85-acre, waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. The park stretches across the waterfront in the vicinity of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges on land that was overlooked and inaccessible for decades. Although the park is still under construction, the Pier 1 and Pier 6 sections are open to the public – meaning you can enjoy beautiful views of the city right next to the bridge. The park is set to be 66% completed by 2013.
The Grey Art Gallery is New York University's fine arts museum that operates to document, interpret and exhibit the evidence of human culture through the arts. Grey pinpoints art's historical, cultural, and social elements through organized exhibits featuring all aspects of visual arts, video, film and performance. The gallery hosts traveling exhibitions and produces original exhibitions, some of which travel the nation and abroad. The Grey Art Gallery is also responsible for award-winning publications, distributed worldwide.
Get a 360 degree view of Manhattan and the Hudson River as you sip cocktails at the Sky Room Times Square. This bi-level nightlife oasis features five spots for you to enjoy the evening: the Times Square Lounge, the Cube balcony, the Private Salon, the North Terrace and the South Terrace. Pick the venue that suits you most and spend the night in one of the city's most versatile lounges.
Let the kids enjoy a symphony performance just for them at a production by The Little Orchestra Society. The company aims to introduce classical music performance to younger audiences, and engages viewers with programming like Happy Concerts for kids age 6-12, and Lolli-Pops for children ages 3-5. Check the schedule and get tickets to a performance that your kids will enjoy.