Spring in NYC: Outdoor concerts, baseball games and more things to strike from the bucket list

• Spring marks the start of beer garden-, rooftop bar- and sidewalk dining-season, and there are plenty of spots in the city to take advantage of the warmer weather.

  From Lower East Side’s Loreley Beer Garden (7 Rivington St.) to Astoria’s Bohemian Hall (2919 24th Ave.), there are plenty of city spots offering large outdoor spaces for the season. Looking for city views? These rooftop bars are sure to be packed during the spring months.

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• “Walk on the Wild Side” tour about the beginnings of Sonic Youth, Madonna, Basquiat and other icons, the “Irish Mob of Hell’s Kitchen” tour about the area’s history of gang violence, and the “Game of Thrones” and “Lord of the Rings” -inspired tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ” data-id=”128387754″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/7155_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.28387754″/>

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• It’s been a long time since your legs pumped some pedals. It’s finally time to break out that bike — try Citi Bike for the first time.

  Take advantage of the plethora of bike paths to enjoy city views, or use a bike share to make your commute to work more green.

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• plenty of places to get awesome views of the cherry blossoms, including at this year’s Brooklyn Botanic Garden Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival on April 27 and 28. You also can enjoy them for free in Central Park, Green-Wood Cemetery, Prospect Park and other scenic locales.” data-id=”128386767″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/7158_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.28386767″/>

• After months of being closed for the cold, Governors Island will finally open to the public on May 1. Get ready to board the ferry, take in the gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline from a bike, relax in a hammock and enjoy all that Governors Island has to offer, including the annual Holi Hai Festival (pictured) that celebrates the arrival of spring in May.

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• It’s time to rejuvenate your home and your diet by bringing greens back into your life. Though many of the Grow NYC Greenmarkets are open year-round — like its Union Square and Ditmas Park locations — fresh produce options increase during the springtime. Plus, spending a day at a farmers market in the sunshine is much more enjoyable when you’re not freezing your fingers off. To find the closest city greenmarket near you, head to grownyc.org.

  Now is also a good time to bring healthy new plants into your home, so check out your local florist or garden center, like the Urban Garden Center in East Harlem, for instance.

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• Though known for its skyscrapers, New York’s green spaces are pretty spectacular. Even if you’ve picnicked in Central Park or gone jogging in Prospect Park, there’s always a new corner to explore. Check out the High Line or take a tour of Van Cortlandt Park. You really can’t go wrong with any of the nature escapes the city has to offer.

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• Take advantage of the spring weather to explore a new (to you) neighborhood. Whether you’re someone who rarely leaves the island of Manhattan, or you haven’t gone south of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, there are plenty of spots in all five boroughs that hold eateries, bars and more just waiting to be enjoyed.

  Take a trip to Brooklyn’s Gowanus (pictured) and even to Jersey City, which are definitely worth a springtime trip.

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It’s almost spring — even if the weather doesn’t quite agree — which means it’s time to start planning how to get the most out of the city.

So stop hibernating and get ready for warmer weather. To help, we’ve curated a list of activities you should put on your spring bucket list.