Great place to sit on a bench and get away from staring at a screen.
My local public park...what is there NOT to like? perfect size, various activity spaces (dog run, fountain, park benches, green lawns, art space, etc.) AND Shake Shack. 'nuff said.
Beautiful local park with lots of benches to enjoy a cup of joe.
Get an almond croissant. Also sit on the outside bench in the back and you can watch the artists outside - classic SOHO
Great coffee, solid chai. The PB&J on baguette (on the counter) is a perfect little snack. Great bench inside and outside to watch Soho saunter and stagger by. My fav.
Grab a bench and people watch over some of the best espresso in SoHo. Free wifi (password is on a wood block on the counter).
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
If you are lucky enough to find lounge space, super place to spend a sunny afternoon. Benches are at the perfect angle for napping!
The High Line is a place to walk, to people watch, to watch the sunset perched above the streets, but at the right times (and at the right benches), it can be a great place to sit and think.
Sit on one of the benches by the East River, toward the top of the park behind Gracie Mansion, and you'll get a cool breeze, a great view and a bit of serenity of soaking up the water vibe!
A nice alternative to Central Park; enjoy the breeze during a hot summer day on the lawn or a bench.
A lovely neighborhood park on the eastern edge of Yorktown in the UES. There are two dog parks and benches all along the water with great views. Very calming especially in the evenings.
A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.
Bring your lunch, sit on a bench and enjoy a true NYC landmark. WSP, currently has a beautiful Christmas tree nestled under its famous Arc and is bustling with NYU students or tourist.
Lots of bench space for great reading opportunities...often accompanied by live musicians playing near the fountain.
Best benches in the city
Sit on a bench and read the New Yorker.
This monument is flanked by 17 colorful mosaic benches that compose a public art project called “The Rolling Bench.” They're beautiful! Read more.
Closed for some reason when I approached. Great Gaudi-like statues and benches.
Get there early and grab a bench for people-watching
The perfect place to rest before your walk over the bridge, where wooden benches surround a tree-lined fountain. Stop by City Hall, NYC's second, which was finished in 1811. - Green Guide Editor
Great bench!
Give yourself 3-4 hours to explore. Grab a seat on a park bench, climb a rock or two, and explore. Don't forget your camera.
One of my favorite activities to do here is to leave branches out on the rollerblading path during the summer. Then, just sit back on one of the comfy wooden benches, relax, and enjoy the show.
Benches can get VERY hot in the summer sun. Beware.
"I often find myself making up stories about the people who've donated enough to have their names in brass on the backs of the benches. Good fodder for new songs." —Jonatha Brooke, American Songbook
Chill on a black bench and catch up on some emails or texting - maybe read a book even
Walk all the way to the top of the park where the street just ends and overlooks the river...the best benches to eat lunch on a sunny day.
An oasis in the urban jungle. Get a sandwich at Tudor Gourmet or some Halal at XPL food truck and grab some bench. Peaceful.
Lovely, hidden gem. If I can't get a seat on a bench on the water across, I'll come here.
While sitting on the benches, if there are any scraps of food near your feet kick them away immediately or prepare for totally unafraid birds and animals to basically corner you, lol.
Meet at the water fountain, the steps at 14th Street, the Gandhi monument, the benches outside the playground or anywhere else.
This park has a great entertainment for you: breakdancing, skateboarding, street fairs and it's in the heart of a dynamic shopping area! Plenty of benches for you to relax & a dog friendly zone!
Fun fact:I often sit on the green benches here
Sitting on the green benches having lunch.
One of my favorite streets across from Central Park!
Please note that this dog run is closed weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a fairly large dog run with plenty of benches and shade trees.
Empty, several benches, and quiet. I'm glad not a lot of people pass through here, makes it all the more beautiful.
Nice park, but if you're on the outside ring of benches beware of the crazies...
Our Kombucha is $5.00 for 160z, and a little ice is included to ease you into the sunny summer days. Did I mention it was on tap?! Our Benches are out too!
Great coffee though wish there were more places to socialize. Try the benches outside in the summer.
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