New York in June
New York can be a great place to visit in June. It’s one of the best times to be walking outside since the weather is warm and many of the summer activities that take place in New York City get under way.
If you decide to travel in June but want to miss the big crowds then try to take your New York break as early as possible since the latter part of the month can get very busy once the schools break for the summer. This can tend to make the big attractions such as the Empire State Building very busy.
Weather
Visit the Statue of Liberty on your New York Break in June
June weather in New York ranges on average from 18C to 26C so its generally warm enough to walk around in your T-shirt. It generally gets hotter through July and August so June makes a perfect choice for a New York break if you want it to be fine and warm enough for walking about but don’t want it too hot that you are always having to seek shelter from the heat.
Events in New York in June
There are some notable film and music festivals and events that happen during June and many of them are free to attend in the outdoors. The Central Park SummerStage events present a variety of different music, dance and other art forms. Some events are free so may be worth checking out if you enjoy a live show on your New York break.
Other events and festivals to note in June are the JVC Jazz Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, the Bryant Park Film Festival and the Met Opera in the Parks.
Another great thing about June is that the twice yearly Restaurant Week occurs. During this time, many of New York’s restaurants provide meals at discounted prices which enables you to try a good number of different restaurants. This might encourage you to try somewhere new or try something a little more adventurous than usual since the prices will be low. Of this does mean that restaurants in New York usually get very busy during Restaurant Week so its advisable to book well in advance.
You can see that visiting New York in June can be a great option if you want to enjoy the warm weather at the same time as enjoying all the summer activities that New York has to offer.
Short Breaks to New York
Whoever you are and whatever you do, New York is a fantastic location to spend a short break.You may have had friends or relatives that have been to New York City and have raved about how great it is. New York can certainly be a lot of fun and you will be able to experience a lot of excitement.
New York City is a really interesting and exciting city of the world even if it isn’t the biggest. It has so much cultural history and a lot of fun-filled things to do, you will never get bored during your stay.
So what things can you find to do in the ‘Big Apple’?
Visit the Empire State Building on your short break to New York City
Of course there are many hotels in New York but if you want the full New Yorker experience you can try staying in a New York holiday or vacation rental. Rental apartments are homes that are owner by New Yorkers but are let on a short term basis for visitors. This can be cheaper than staying in a hotel aswell as being a exciting way to enjoy your break in New York City.
Once you are settled in you will most likely want to head for some of the most popular tourist attractions. One of the most famous is the Empire State Building. Standing over a quarter of a mile high, you can travel to the top floor where you can get a fantasic birds eye view over Manhattan. It does tend to get very busy during the day so if you don’t want to queue, go in the nighttime to look out over the dazzling light show that New York is during the night.
Central Park is another famous place you can visit on your short break to New York. It’s such a contrast to walk into the 843 acre oasis in the middle of the bustling city. Full of trees and greenery its a fantasic place to just take some time out, relax or simply watch the world go by. Central Park also has plenty of sports facilities, restuarants, entertainment, recreation areas and a zoo.
For sport lovers there are several good options for you. You can visit the Yankee Stadium located in the Bronx, Madison Square Garden which is home to the New York Knicks basketball team, and Flushing Meadows home to the US Open tennis tournament. There will be plenty for sports fans on a short break to New York.
New York City has many bars and classy night clubs that you can enjoy partying into the small hours. Particularly in the Manhattan area there is plenty for party lovers that want to dance the night away.
So if you are planning on something special for your short break, New York presents a great option with plenty to do and see. Whether its a break on your own, with family or a suprise to treat someone special, a short break in New York will definately leave you with plenty of treasured memories. Don’t forget to pack your camera!
