August 20, 2008
Summer in the City -- and out of it
Rockaway is Surf City
A row of surfers bobs like bath toys offshore, the noses of their boards pointing toward the horizon, sniffing for the perfect wave. A warm breeze stirs the sand, and anticipation mounts as they turn to paddle in slick formation to catch a wave. It's a postcard moment, and not from California either. Greetings from New York's surf mecca -- 90th Street Beach at Rockaway in Queens.
What a piece of work is 'Hair'
Though stretching back to 1960s countercultural folklore, "Hair" has lost none of its political fervor and intense emotions.
Get wild: Camping in the Great Outdoors
Living in New York City you can go weeks without seeing grass, and when was the last time you actually saw stars? Nature, however, is not as far away as you might think. Within just a few hours of the Big Apple you have some of the most majestic parks and lakes in the Northeast. What better way is there to enjoy them then rolling out a sleeping bag and a tent?
Let the sunshine in: 'Hair' makes a comeback
This is the most politically charged time in recent memory for young Americans, making it apropos that "Hair" is being performed as part of this summer's Shakespeare in the Park season.
Away all boats
Row, row, row your boat through New York's rivers, bays, creeks, inlets and oceans.
Best amusement parks near NYC
Amusement parks might seem masochistic, but they can also be intensely fun, supported by the fact that more than 300 million people visit them each year.
NYC museum offers 200 years of campaign history
If you thought you were getting tired of the endless loop of presidential campaigning that you've been subjected to the past months, consider this: Presidential politics go back 200 years or so, and if you ever windered what a dress worn by one of the Nixon-ettes looked like, or what it meant for James Madison to throw his hat in the ring, now is your chance to find out.
Sharing our favorite summer spots
Everyone has a special way of honoring summer: Restaurants move their tables outside, sun worshippers dot the landscape in Central Park and diehard fans ride the Cyclone one too many times at Coney Island. amNew York hit the streets to chat with New Yorkers about their favorite summer spots:
Get away to the beach
After another icy winter of bitter wind, gray skies and slushy snow as black as coal, T-shirt weather has finally arrived. But instead of dashing off to a wallet-crushing Hamptons share, opt for an affordable day trip to a nearby beach. A multitude of Atlantic Ocean options are located within a few hours' journey.
The truth about the Hamptons
As another summer rears its head, plenty of city-dwellers will head out east to that beachy playground known as the Hamptons. Sure, it's annoying that your boss won't stop talking about her house in the East End, but you don't have to be a big-shot to vacation there this summer. Here are a few commonly held misbeliefs about the area.
Exhibit explores advertising hits
"Does she or doesn't she?" "I can't believe I ate the whole thing." "Where's the beef?" Before these slogans became lodged in our brains, they were dreamed up by advertising copywriters and executives with a knack for tapping into the spirit of the times.
The best -- and the not-so-good -- frozen yogurts
Stay cool and save calories this summer. Whether you're in need of an after work pick-me-up or a quick spot for a light lunch, check out our ratings before heading to one of these NYC frozen yogurt stops.
Perfect for summer days, for you and Fido
If you're a dog owner in New York City - and as there are more than half a million in this demographic, it's likely you are - then it's also likely you're looking for fun in the summertime for both you and your four-legged friend.
Highlights of summer's free music concerts in New York
For music fans in New York, summertime means free music. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hundreds of musicians will play free concerts in parks across the city, offering everything from rock to classical to jazz to world music.
SUMMER ARTS PREVIEW: ART
'Sand' at Parrish, Buckminster Fuller at Whitney
What's on tap at the museums this summer.
The brewskis of summer
On a hot summer day, there's nothing more refreshing than grabbing a nice cold beer. But don't just reach for that Bud Lite.
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