Month by month · 16 guides
New York in July
My guides for New York in July and this year’s dates as they land.
Start with these
What I’d read first in July- 4th of July in NYC: Where to Watch Fireworks and What to Do All Day
- EPIC Guide to the 4th of July in New York City16 places, 9 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in July20 places, 19 worth it
- Beer Gardens in New York City13 places, 12 worth it
- The Best Rooftop Bars in NYC9 places, 8 worth it
- NYC Summer Bucket List16 places, 15 worth it
The Best of New York
Every list- The best things to do in New York City in July
- The best beer gardens in New York City
- The best rooftop bars in New York City
- The best ice cream in New York City
- The best waterfront restaurants in New York City
- The best rooftop bars in Manhattan
- The best outdoor movies in New York City
- The best rooftop bars on the Lower East Side
- The best rooftop bars in Brooklyn
- The best public pools in New York City
What readers asked about July
Ask meI love beer gardens and halls in New York City!
Beer Gardens in New YorkI’m an ex- New Yorker and I think you’re articles are really great, filled with wonderful information and a great cross-section of the topic you’re covering
Rooftop Bars in BrooklynAre most of your suggestions in NYC area? do you have any suggestions in Brooklyn?
Such a good question! I'll see if I can add more detail on that in the post. Hope this helps in the meantime!
New York Summer Bucket ListEvery guide in July
16, by topicSummer 4
- EPIC Guide to the 4th of July in New York CityThere’s nothing like the 4th of July fireworks in NYC. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holiday weekend, the Macy’s Fireworks Show over the…16 places, 9 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in JulyIn July, New York City bursts with summer vibes, offering a plethora of fun activities. The challenging part is deciding which ones to do. From…20 places, 19 worth it
- NYC Summer Bucket ListSummer in New York City is my favorite season in the city, which I realize is a controversial opinion given that the subway platforms in July are…16 places, 15 worth it
- New York City Summer Bucket ListSummer in New York City teems with possibility. Whether you’re visiting NYC in summer for the first time or returning to rediscover old favorites,…26 places, 23 worth it
Rooftop bars 4
- The Best Rooftop Bars in NYCI’m going to be honest with you. Most rooftop bars in NYC are overpriced tourist traps where you pay $25 for a mediocre cocktail and fight for a spot…9 places, 8 worth it
- Rooftop Bars in ManhattanIn New York City, space is precious, so New Yorkers are forced to build up, not out. This vertical growth means plenty of skyscrapers and (luckily…15 places, 15 worth it
- Lower East Side Rooftop BarsVisiting a rooftop bar is a must-do in New York City. Whenever friends come to town, they always ask me for rooftop bar recommendations (yes, I’m the…5 places, 5 worth it
- Rooftop Bars in BrooklynA city of iconic skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of incredible bars for a scenic drink in New York City. As any local will tell you, Brooklyn has…8 places, 8 worth it














