{"id":18359,"date":"2010-12-27T16:58:03","date_gmt":"2010-12-27T20:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=18359"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:29:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:29:13","slug":"things-to-do-on-new-years-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/18359\/things-to-do-on-new-years-day\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things to Do on New Year’s Day Around NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rather than stay cooped up at home, surrounded by leftovers and the boob tube, choose from this list of nine adventurous and relaxing activities in NYC and beyond to help launch a live out loud 2014.<\/p>\n

Winter Hike: Storm King Mountain
\n<\/strong>Get the heart racing, burn off the holiday calories and break away from the city on a six-mile intermediate hike with Outdoor Bound throughout Storm King State Park in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy 14 spectacular snowy overlooks and conquer two peaks in the highlands. $69<\/p>\n

Go Bowling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
Start the New Year with a satisfying strike at one of five bowling alleys in the outer boroughs. Brooklyn Bowl is hosting a Family Bowl with brunch, and is offering no cover from 2pm-6pm on 1\/1\/14.<\/div>\n

A Chocolate Getaway
\n<\/a><\/strong>So you’ve sworn off sweets for 2014, even though the diet books and Joy Bauer say you have to reward yourself every once in a while. Go for a hard workout in the morning then make your way over the bridge to Fulton Ferry Pier where the Dominican Republic’s Cacao Prieto has opened a pop-up chocolate shop inside the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Share something dark and enjoy the views of Manhattan.<\/p>\n

New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
If you’re in good enough shape after a night of bubbly and bumpin’ and grindin’, move past the usual Sunday brunch spots and hop the PATH train to Hoboken for a superb New Year’s Day $19.99 prix-fixe feast at City Bistro. Whether it be Huevos Rancheros, buttermilk blueberry pancakes with cinnamon and vanilla syrup, or Gina’s Salad of crispy prosciutto and warm breaded goat cheese, this neighborhood fave will not disappoint\u2014especially for those fit to appreciate the unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, and Bloody Marys.<\/div>\n
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Come On And Take a Free Ride <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
We’ve said it once, people, and we’ll keep on saying it: the Staten Island Ferry is FREE. Go take advantage of a comp cruise across the Hudson River, with views of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island and Manhattan. Warm up with lobster bisque and a dry-aged porterhouse steak for two at Ruddy & Dean’s, a short walk from the ferry terminal in Staten Island.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Spend the Day in a Cozy Caf<\/strong>\u00e9
\n<\/a>Make the most of the first of the New Year with a delicious brew and a good book you haven’t had time to finish (or start one you just got for the holidays) at one of these six cozy, quiet caf\u00e9s in Brooklyn. If you’re finally ready to work on that book, bring the laptop and enjoy free wi-fi with your eco-friendly beans and a crackling fire.<\/p>\n

Let Loose
\n<\/strong> If your New Year’s resolution is to become a pop star or caroling didn’t sate your singing voice, stake out a spot in the limelight at Union Hall in Brooklyn, where a special edition of Karaoke Killed the Cat will be underway for free at 11:30pm. Have some Drunken Jamaican Wings, play a little Bocce, and get ready to rock the mic.<\/p>\n

Get High
\n<\/a><\/strong>Nothing quite compares to the feeling of flying through the air, albeit on safety lines. Never tried the Trapeze? Well, what better time to try something new\u2014and awesome like aerial artistry\u2014than on the first day of a new year? Pull on those leggings, have a good long stretch, climb the ladder 23 feet, and commence flying. Slots sell out fast, so book now. (There are also Trapeze Schools in Boston or D.C. if you happen to be out of town for the holidays.) $65+$22 one-time registration fee.<\/p>\n

Listen Up
\n<\/a><\/strong>Baby it’s warm inside at Barb\u00e8s in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where an incredibly long and diverse list of spirits, a cozy ambiance, and free wi-fi are just a few reasons why you should spend your New Year’s night here. You’re in for a treat with the western swing band Brain Cloud who is set to perform its Tiffany radio-inspired tunes; you can’t help but tap your feet and nod your head to the sounds of the fiddle.<\/p>\n

Photo: Courtesy of Karaoke Killed the Cat<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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