Julina: Walk the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan right before sunset,especially early summer. It's refreshing and awesome view of skyline.
Daniel Link: Take the ferry to the bridge, get a pizza from Grimaldi's or an ice cream, then walk to Manhattan and enjoy the view.
Zulma: Loved the walk and the views of the city right before sunset!
qwertney: This has got to be my favorite park in New York. With views of the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges, free wifi, ice cream, lobster rolls, a ferry, and a carousel what more could you want?
ImSo_Brooklyn: Nice for date night, great atmosphere. Sunset view is awesome. Good for walks & jogging!
Candice Rivera: This park has everything, whimsical side trails, dog swimming areas, public art, food, drinks, restaurants, great city and bridge view, one of the most beautiful spots in NYC
5. High Line
9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews
Lady Semmes: get some organic ice cream from the truck either before entering the park or reward yourself with sorbet after the park. Sit and contemplate life and enjoy the views
Juicy Couture: A New York City park...with a twist! The Highline is a great place to view the Meatpacking district from the air complete with beautiful landscaping and benches to relax. In the summer, you can find g
Michael B: A very nice walk with great views of the cityscape as well as the Hudson. Working water fountains too!
6. Top of The Standard
9.0
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews
Gustavo Carvalho: The perfect place to start your night. Great drinks, good music, beautiful people and a stunning view.
Katie Schloss: The Boom Boom Room is the best of the best. Hands down the best service, cocktails, views, and crowd. My favorite place to go in all of New York City.
Sadik Aydin Photography: View definitely amazing, I enjoyed it with my margarita and great salsa trio.
7. Gantry Plaza State Park
9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews
jenne 💜: Amazing views of NYC's skyline, plenty of places to sit & relax, but also plenty of places to explore! Overall wonderful park.
Dana OMalley: Best view of Manhattan anywhere. Gorgeous area all-around. Love. :)
Novi: Great park with a scenic views! You'll spot the empire state & chrysler bldg on the other side! And the famous huge cola signage!
8. Le Bain
8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews
Gabrielle Lashley: Gorgeous views anywhere in the building, unexpected, one of the best views is in the bathroom- definitely check it out. Always celebrity sightings.
Greg Wong 🎯: This is the place to be Sunday nights. But if you want to go when it's chill, check it out on weekend afternoons and catch a great view from the rooftop.
Nina J: favorite spot in L.E.S. not to say one of the hottest spots in NYC, cocktails are fire (that cranberry rhum tho..), amazing 360° view, good music...the place to be.
15. Mandarin Oriental
9.0
80 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 88 tips and reviews
Yossinee Nanakorn: Get the Park View Room and just relax and enjoy the excellent service that is just as satisfying as the park itself.
Zuhal Demirarslan: The best view, carabian christmass and cheese cake
Douglas Elliman: Enjoy the breathtaking views of central park and the Manhattan skyline from this luxurious hotel. We love the Asian inspired cocktails and consistently incredible staff and services.