Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Top Spots in and near Bloomingdale
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Highlands, New Jersey
Kayaking the Shrewsbury River
You start at Tocci Ave in Monmouth Beach. (There is a park with a baseball field so often times on weekends there are baseball games. Depending on the time of day it can be difficult to get parking.) You use the launching ramp to put your kayak into the water and then you are off. You don't techn...Read more -
New York, New York
Explore the South Street Seaport
5.0Get a feel for what New York was like in the 19th century at the Seaport! The Seaport boasts some of the oldest buildings and architecture in Manhattan, and the area continues to bustle today. The Seaport borders the Financial District and the East River - so there are lots of wonderful sights to...Read more -
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
5.02.4 mi / 26 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Prospect Park Loop
4.03.65 mi / 223 ft gainThere are multiple places to enter Prospect Park. If you're looking for the main entrance to Prospect Park, it faces the stunning Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in Grand Army Plaza. It is adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the flagship Brooklyn Public Library, and the Brooklyn Museum. As you...Read more -
New York, New York
Walk the George Washington Bridge at Sunset
3.00.9 miJoin the thousands of people who cross the GWB each day, but do it by foot! This is an easy walk with beautiful views of the New York City skyline. You will begin seeing signs for the bridge bike path at Ft. Washington St. & E. 177th St., which you follow for a few blocks until you begin asce...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Photograph the Brooklyn Bridge
4.8Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city doesn't always require actually leaving the city. Hanging out next to the East River and focusing on photographing the Brooklyn Bridge can be just what you need to clear your head and get your fix for some outdoors time. This is a great spot to practice ...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk via Brooklyn
4.71.12 mi / 0 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk via Brooklyn is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Photograph Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street NYC
4.7Located in DUMBO this is seen as one of of the prime photography spots in NYC for good reason. Off the intersection of Washington Street and Water Street is a perfect view of the Manhattan Bridge sandwiched between two buildings. If you want to take it one step further you are able to get a close...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Park Piers
5.01.5 miStarting at the Brooklyn Main Street Park, you are on the right side of the Manhattan Bridge. Here you can check out the new outdoor climbing gym. Keep walking along the water and you'll soon come upon Pebble Beach. Now this beach is not exactly a "let's bring our beach chairs and spend the da...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Climb Outdoors at DUMBO Boulders
5.0Enter at the corner of Adams St. and John St. and see the Manhattan Bridge above you. To your left is the new DUMBO Boulders, the largest outdoor rock gym in North America: at least for now.At only $9 for a day pass, includes the price of rental shoes, it's a steal compared to any gym in the cit...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Prospect Park Lake Loop
1.95 mi / 118 ft gainProspect Park Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
High Line
4.61.47 mi / 26 ft gainBuilt on a historic freight rail line and perched above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line is a public park that features a green-lined walkway. Park hours depend on the season, although it never opens before 7am, so best to go for sunset. Although you may have some company on wa...Read more -
Lakehurst, New Jersey
Relax at Lake Horicon
Lake Horicon Park is located at the corner of Union Avenue and Lake Street in Lakehurst, New Jersey. For swimmers: the lake is cedar water, a lifeguard is on duty at first beach from June 19th through September 1st from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. At the rear of the lake picnic tables and gr...Read more -
Paterson, New Jersey
Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River
3.2Getting to the Great Falls of the Passaic River is a relatively straight shot. It is located off exit 57B on Route 80 which is also accessible from highway 287. Parking is located on McBride Avenue across the street from the park's welcome center.Typically during autumn park rangers offer 45 to 1...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
5.01.34 mi / 75 ft gainBrooklyn Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Weehawken, New Jersey
Photograph the NYC Skyline from JFK Boulevard East
The Big Apple. NYC has arguably the best skyline in the world. So, if you are one of the millions of people visiting wouldn't you want to get some photos of the entire skyline to post on social media and show friend & family? Skip the boat and helicopter tour lines (although a cool experience...Read more