New York Activities in the Summertime

You'll have lots of options if you're interested in exploring New York's non-art destinations; here are a few things to check out that are best experienced in the summertime:

1. Brooklyn Flea Markets
There are more locations than are listed here - a great place to scout for just about anything.

2. Shakespeare In The Park
Totally free, these productions often include very good casts.

3. Rooftop Films
An outdoor repertory cinema!

4. Coney Island
An NYC staple (be warned that it can get insanely crowded on weekends, but if you're amusement park-inclined, this is one of the best.  For a theoretical discussion on its significance, you can reference the first chapters of Rem Koolhaas' Delirious New York.)

5. Marlow and Sons
One of the best places to eat in Brooklyn, (for after the flea markets).  If you eat meat, you can also pick up some amazing cuts at their partner butcher shop, Marlow and Daughters.  Not just a summertime restaurant, but like Cafe Habana, worth visiting if you have the chance.