This botanical garden is massive. If you like to be surrounded by foliage, bring a picnic on a nice day.

This is a great park, from free concerts to summer to the Brooklyn flea markets over the weekend or take the ferry across the river. Rain or shine I never get sick of that view.

Best cupcakes ever (aside from my wife's)

I love sneaking over here in the middle of the day to see a movie - they always have the best selection of films. I recently saw Pina in 3D and The Kid with a Bike here, and another time I saw Bela Fleck play the banjo after a screening of Throw Down Your Heart.

A stunning place to watch the ocean.