Summer Spots You May Not Want To Miss Out

Can you believe its August? This summertime is flying by. What have you been up to? Were trying to squeeze in as much as possible prior to it gets cold and blustery again. A few readers have actually requested for Brooklyn suggestions, so here are 7 areas weve been loving this summer ...

< img class= "alignnone size-full wp-image-57645"src=" "alt="7 Fun Activities in NYC"width=" 680"height ="680"> 1. Kayak under the Brooklyn Bridge. Kayaking is totally free in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and the views are spectacular. You sit on top of the kayaks( versus putting your legs under a skirt), and its not frightening at all. We took the young boys and I was astonished by how game they were! They hopped right into the boats and helped paddle. Here are the hours and places in Manhattan and Brooklyn, if youd want to try it.

2. Consume sandwiches and straight chill at Brooklyn Crab. This three-story al fresco seafood shack in Red Hook has become our house away from home, on weekends. We head to the back garden, which has tables for adults plus sandboxes, jungle fitness centers and mini golf for kids. Moms and dads can consume beers and consume crab rolls, while kids filth around. Its incredible. Last weekend, Anton played his very first game of cornhole!

3. View a motion picture at Nitehawk. One Saturday afternoon, I took myself on a solo date to see the film Frances Ha. I biked to Nitehawk in Williamsburg, which I presumed was a routine theatre, however then I saw that each seat had a table and menu. You might buy food and drinks throughout the film! I wound up getting mac n cheese and kicking back. They also have a brunch series for lazy Sundays.

4. Meet for supper at Fort Defiance. This Red Hook restaurant has been our go-to date area this summertime. Its little and dynamic, and they toss open the front windows on warm evenings. Alex advises the hangar steak, and I enjoy love their lentil soup (of all things! I swear its fantastic) and asparagus salad with a fried egg.

5. Use Janes Carousel. Ive composed about the Dumbo carousel before, however it has actually become such a substantial part of our lives! We address least once a week, and the boys adore riding the horses and throwing rocks into the river. Such a lovely place for kids and grownups. (P.S. Take a look at this arresting picture of the carousel after Typhoon Sandy.)

6. Get the meatballs at Frankies Spuntino. Frankies reveals up on every Brooklyn guide, and theres a good reason: Their meatballs! Likewise, their cavatelli with sausage, brown butter and sage. Likewise, their ricotta crostini. The waits get outrageous at night, so we generally go for lunch. You can being in their pretty restaurant or in the breezy back garden. (Heres an amusing graphic about their meatballs.)

7. Go on flights at Coney Island. Our little people turned out over the trips at the Kid Park automobiles that enter a circle, boats that go in a circle, airplanes that enter a circle ... you get the essence. We went one boiling hot afternoon, and cooled down by consuming gelato and dipping our feet in the surf. Then the next morning, they begged to the point of tears to return, so WE DID. Coney Island likewise could make an awesome date; you could go around 5:30 pm, when its cooler and less crowded, then ride the Wonder Wheel and have supper on the boardwalk.

What have you been up to this summer season? Other NYC tips? Id love to hear!

P.S. The full Cup of Jo Overview of New York City.

(Top picture by Linsey Laidlaw of our kids at Milkmade. Brooklyn Crab pictures by Ryan Muir and Brooklyn Crab. Nitehawk photos by Nathalie Todesco Basset and Tippa Tippa. Fort Defiance photo by The Greats Story.)