Summer Hot Spots

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Credit: Benjy Renton and Georgia Panitz

Clockwise from top left: Bridge at Rockefeller State Park, Smorgasburg’s famous Ramen Burger, and Manhattan Skyline.

By Georgia Panitz, Assistant Science and Technology Editor

Rockefeller State Park
Pleasantville, NY

With over 1,400 acres of land available for recreational use, Rockefeller State Park is a great place to experience the forests and landscapes of the tri-state area at their peak. There is a seemingly endless number of trails in the park, ideal for running, walking, and exploring. Rockefeller also allows dogs in the park, so it is also a fantastic opportunity to bring your whole family for some exercise and spend time enjoying the summer weather.

King Kone
Somers, NY

This well-known northern Westchester ice cream and food stand serves everything from creamy soft-serve to fried alligator bites. ey are most famous for their namesake King Kone, a giant swirled mass of soft-serve ice cream, covered in chocolate, vanilla, or a swirl of both. In addition to desserts, savory foods such as hamburgers, falafels, lobster rolls, fried pickles, and barbequed pork sandwiches are also on the menu.

Shakespeare in the Park
Manhattan, NY

Performances of “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Troilus and Cressida” sponsored by Manhattan based arts organization, The Public Theater, will be performed throughout the summer in Central Park. Shakespeare in the Park is a great opportunity to enjoy a free performance which highlights the theatrical genius of William Shakespeare.  The Public Theater always creates amazing performances with interesting adaptations, and the stage is shaped like an amphitheater so all audience members have a great view.

Smorgasburg
Brooklyn, NY

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the schoolyard of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Greene on Saturdays and on the bank of the East River in Dumbo on Sundays, the flea market and food extravaganza which is Smorgasburg attracts hundreds of foodies every weekend. With over 150 food vendors including Dough’s delectable doughnuts, the famous Ramen Burger, and Belgian style Home Frites, this Brooklyn gem is a perfect destination to get your fill of the best food New York has to offer.