Rest in the era of coronavirus: where to go from New York for a day

Autumn in New York is conducive to spending a weekend outdoors. This is especially true in conditions of quarantine, when people do not have the opportunity to visit theaters, museums, concerts and other places. Edition New York Post shared a selection of the safest entertainment available to New Yorkers today.

Despite the slew of restrictions in New York State during the coronavirus pandemic, there are plenty of ideas for a wonderful weekend getaway. What's more, there are plenty of outdoor activities to satisfy your craving for fun without the risk of contracting COVID-19. They will be discussed below.

Drive-in cinemas

While conventional cinemas are closed for quarantine, drive-in cinemas are reviving and gaining popularity across the country. One of them is located in Beacon, New York.

He is called Story Screen drive-in... Here you can see a variety of films on the big screen - from Mad Max. Mad Max: Fury Road, to family classics such as The Goonies. On the eve of Halloween, a number of films about this eerie holiday will also be shown here.

The cinema can accommodate up to 35 cars.

Entrance fee is $ 10 for an adult and $ 8 for a child.

Address: 445 Main St, Beacon.

Fruit picking on the farm

During quarantine, many of us are accustomed to washing store-bought fruits and vegetables to avoid contracting the virus. It's time to bring back the joy of cooking! On the farm Alstede you can harvest your own crops and prepare a healthy and healthy dinner from it.

The farm is located just one hour from Chester, New Jersey. Come here to roam the fields and gardens collecting fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits. There is also an evergreen labyrinth in which it is a sin not to get lost.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance, entrance ticket costs $ 15,99.

Address: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester Township, New Jersey.

Wine tasting in the vineyard

Let's face it, booze is almost a necessity during a pandemic.

Also, a visit to the vineyard Palmer vineyards Riverhead (5120 Sound Ave) can be an enjoyable experience with no risk of infection.

Wine tastings are held here for groups of no more than six people. Beforehand, each participant undergoes temperature control.

А Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania (50 Sweetwater Road, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania), organizes an outdoor tasting area next to growing vineyards. This location is located about two hours from New York. Guests with children and dogs are welcome here - there is enough space for games on 14 hectares of land.

Open-air art galleries

Most likely, during the quarantine period, you are already tired of your own home. Well, it's time to go out. How about a visit to an open-air art gallery? AT Storm King Art Center in Windsor, New York (1 Museum Road), an exhibition of flags called Kiki Smith River Light is taking place.

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В Art Omi in Ghent (1405 Co Rte 22) there is an exhibition of sculptures, and in Opus 40 at Sogertis (50 Fite Road) you can see a series of stone ramps and platforms created by the pioneering American sculptor and artist Harvey Fite.

Kayak trip to the abandoned castle

Did you know there is an abandoned castle in the middle of the Hudson? Bannerman Castle - or rather the ruins of the castle, are located on Polepel Island near the city of Newburgh, New York. The castle is named after its original owner Frank Bannerman. He bought the island in November 1900 as a dumping ground for the ammunition he traded.

The castle can be visited along with boat trips, or on your own - by kayak. This way you can see the picturesque ruins covering 2,6 hectares up close and walk around the island.

Kayak tours are held regularly and include all the necessary equipment.

Rooftop Pool Party

Although the season of rooftop pool parties is over, New York still has a lot to offer its residents. About an hour south of Asbury Park, New Jersey, there is Asbury Hotel... He recently opened a rooftop pool called Baronet with an area of ​​almost 400 sq. meters. There you can relax comfortably in a bungalow or on a sun lounger by the pool during the day and sip a cocktail from the Salvation Bar at night.

It also hosts outdoor yoga and movie nights with social distancing.

Be sure to book your seats in advance.

Address: 210 5th Ave., Asbury Park.