Swing trapeze, walk the wire, balance on a hoop, and dangle from silk ropes — all while toning your muscles.
Take stationary biking to a whole new level by incorporating intense Pilates techniques. Forty-five minutes clear your mind and invigorate the senses. Don’t worry: no techno beats to distract.
Urban group hikes, with up to eighteen pals, include cardio, asanas, and great views of the city.
With collections spanning Egyptian to Central American, this is the place for anyone who appreciates learning about world cultures. Think you’ve seen your share of masks and pottery? Think again.
This lesser-known, private art gallery near Georgetown University is home to a mix of African sculpture, impressionist & modern American art, a collection as spellbinding as it is modernist building.
This free Smithsonian Institution houses international modern and contemporary art: Francis Bacon, Yoko Ono, Barbara Kruger, and dozens of others whose works sparks debate and wonderment.
The shiny, silver architectural addition to the Bowery is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art & acts as an incubator for adventurous ideas birthed by domestic and international emerging artists.
Don’t miss the 94-foot model of a female blue whale suspended from the ceiling of the Hall of Ocean Life, the replica of the Barosaurus or the planet renderings in the Rose Center for Earth and Space.
Sorry, it’s not a giant porn celebration. It’s actually an informative look into the history, evolution, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. That said, climax at the gift store.
Follow the crowds to the Costume Institute exhibitions or take a Museum Hack tour- what the guides lack in art history doctorates, they make up for in highlighting works you’d normally pass over.
The borough’s largest museum is a must. With more than 1 million pieces to see, it’s easy to get lost among the Colonial era art,Egyptian antiquities & peculiar collection of South Pacific artifacts.
Ideal for claustrophobes (or people with young children), the 500-acre sculpture park is entirely outside. Stroll the grounds and stumble across works by Maya Lin, Roy Lichtenstein & Alexander Calder.
Home to 7 floors of drawings, videos, self-portraits, & more dating back to Warhol’s student days. An archive of ephemera dedicated to documenting the life of the city’s beloved son adds to the fun.
With a collection including works by Gustav Klimt, Auguste Rodin, & Man Ray,plus a revolving roster of exhibitions, breaking for refreshments is a must: The on-site restaurant and cafes are a godsend.
Houses an extensive collection of ancient American & Native American art as well as a 144-foot observation tower showcasing views of the park’s treetops, the Golden Gate Bridge, & the Marin headlands.
Dedicated to contemporary pop culture, music, and science fiction, exhibits here are largely interactive — the Sound Lab allows visitors to explore the latest in musical gear and audio technology.
Frye showcases mainly German painting and sculpture from the 19th century to the present. See breathtaking pastoral landscapes from Fritz Baer and Francois Cachoud, or attend one of the many lectures.
Ogle everything from Northwest coastal art, to African and Asian works, to a new porcelain room in the bright and airy, internationally renowned space
Head here for vegan, organic treats in the style of Portland, Oregon’s famed Voodoo Doughnut. Don’t miss the maple (the glaze is actually made from a mushroom), blueberry, and lemon poppy seed.
These donuts- 100% organic and free of animal byproducts- are practically good for you. Made from scratch each day, cake donut flavors include French toast, nutty vanilla, coconut, and lemon poppy.
Voodoo pushes the limits with treats like the Voodoo Doll (with a pretzel stake to the heart), and less morbid options like cereal-topped fritters (Captain My Captain is covered with Cap’n Crunch).
New Yorkers are passionate about their donuts (second to bagels, of course). This fried-dough mecca in Greenpoint is no frills, offering classic fillings such as egg cream or strawberry jam.
Don’t let the electronic music and LCD lights distract you. Instead, focus on inventive rolls like the Wasabi (bursting with four types of caviar) and the Humble Bee (topped with mango).
The folks at Kanoyama are a head above the rest, with specials like hamachi carpaccio with yuzu juice and sea salt, sea conch sashimi, and Tasmanian ocean trout.
Look past the fake bamboo and focus on what matters: affordable, high-quality sushi on Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue. Go big with the Three Famous Sushi Platter, a combo of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail.
This comfy spot is as close to authentic Kyoto-style as you can get. Daily obanzai (tapas) is a must; the chirashi — a heaping bowl of sashimi, veggies, omelet, and rice — is one of the best around.
Fish is flown in from Japan and listed by ocean of origin. It’s unpretentious and offers a healthy selection of fish-free options for vegetarians: natto (fermented beans) and yama gobo (baby burdock).
The twenty-piece omakase menu doesn’t skimp on quality: Rice takes a bath in Japanese charcoal-purifed water, and fish is scrutinized for quality before being served.
With an emphasis on ambiance, presentation, and specialty cocktails, this celeb fave combines a scenester vibe with a solid menu of land and sea favorites like sea bream sashimi and Kobe beef tartare.
No cell phones. Come hungry. Chef Shinji Murata runs a tight ship, and the discipline extends to his ingredient selections — only the best blue crab, baby tuna, escolar, and salmon skin make the cut.
