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2. Tour Brooklyn Brewery’s expanded factory and try its new suds
There’s more than ever to love at this Williamsburg beer destination, which just expanded into the warehouse next door.
That means 12,000 more barrels of hoppy goodness per year, and a chance to learn about the brewing process amid brand-
new German equipment. After your tour, toast the educational process with the newest brew, Brooklyn Main Engine Start, a
dry, golden ale perfect for a springy outlook ($4, six for $20). 79 North 11th St between Berry St and Wythe Ave;
Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-486-7422,brooklynbrewery.com). Sat, Sun 1–5pm; free.
3. Dine alfresco
The ultimate sign of spring? Having to wait twice as long for an outdoor table. We’re not complaining—we’ll gladly bite that
bullet for a chance to eat in the fresh air. Try the garden at Back Forty (190 Ave B between 11th and 12th Sts; 212-388-
1990, backfortynyc.com),where you can chow down on seasonal farm-to-table veggies and grass-fed burgers ($11). You’ll
find indulgent Italian fare in the courtyard at fellow East Village spot Gnocco Cucina & Tradizione (337 E 10th St between
Aves A and B; 212-677-1913, gnocco.com),while Clemente’s Maryland Crabhouse (Venice Marina, 3939 Emmons Ave at
Knapp St, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn; 718-646-7373, clementescrabhouse.com) serves up all-you-can-eat crabs ($29.95)
on a deck overlooking Sheepshead Bay. For more choices, see all of our outdoor dining recommendations.
7. Drink on rooftops
Take advantage of New York’s enviable views by getting buzzed at a rooftop bar. The scenery doesn’t get much better than
at 230 Fifth (230 Fifth Ave between 26th and 27th Sts; 212-725-4300, 230-fifth.com; 4pm–4am), where an unobscured view
of the Empire State Building and a luxurious environment filled with leafy fronds, space heaters and blankets on request (at
least until it really warms up) will charm you—as long as you stop by on a weeknight to avoid the throngs of tourists. On the
downtown scene, check out LES gem the Delancey (168 Delancey St between Attorney and Clinton Sts; 212-254-
9920,thedelancey.com; 5pm–4am), where chaise lounges and palm trees will transport you to a tropical haven. For more,
browse our guide to NYC’s best rooftop bars.
47. Budge your bulk during the New York City Dance Parade
This annual parade aims to celebrate and showcase dance in all its forms, from the waltz and salsa to ballet and belly
dancing. All in all, you’ll see 70 different styles performed by close to 10,000 dancers; file away a few new moves to bust out
later in Tompkins Square Park, where the parade ends with the DanceFest party. Parade begins on Broadway at 21st St
(danceparade.org). May 21 1–7pm; free.
48. Trek your taste buds through Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
This two-day street fair, now in its 38th year, gives you a chance to try ethnic foods from around the world, as well as shop
for crafts, clothes and jewelry. In addition to Spanish, Greek and Polish snacks, check out carts from local Ninth Avenue
restos like Little Pie Company (424 W 43rd St between Ninth and Tenth Aves; 212-736-4780,littlepiecompany.com), Delta
Grill (700 Ninth Ave at 48th St; 212-956-0934,thedeltagrill.com) and Empire Coffee & Tea (568 Ninth Ave between 41st and
42nd Sts; 800-262-5908). Ninth Ave between 37th to 57th Sts (ninthavenuefoodfestival.com). May 14, 15; free.
56. Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and go to Beacon, New York
When you’ve tired of MoMA’s lines and photo-taking tourists, take an 80-minute Metro-North ride to Dia:Beacon (3 Beekman
St at Red Flynn Rd; 845-440-0100, diabeacon.org; $10, students and seniors $7). Founded in 1974 and housed in a former
Nabisco factory, the museum has a vast collection of larger-than-life modern art—including Donald Judd’s steely monoliths
and Louise Bourgeois’s sinister sculptures—that conventional museums often can’t accommodate for lack of space. Grab
lunch in the café, or better yet pack a picnic to enjoy on the sprawling grounds, perched on the edge of the Hudson
River.Travel: Metro-North Hudson Line to Beacon (off-peak round trip $28).