Bored at home and you want to have fun? Do you need ideas for places to take a family member who is new to the city? A friend from another country/continent is visiting, and you need to figure out where y’all should go? Take a brief look at these places around NYC and put them on your radar; you and your loved ones will not be disappointed.
BrookLAN
BrookLAN is a gaming lounge and arena located in Brooklyn, New York. If you want to show competitiveness, chill with friends and play games like Mario Kart. This is a great place to show your skills in your favorite video games while also being able to have a burger and beer/soda by your side since BrookLAN also has a restaurant and Bar inside where you can get you and your people something to eat or drink in case they are tryhards and start to sweat and get a little hungry.
RPM Raceway
RPM Raceway is an American tri-state all-electric go-kart track that has been around for not too long ago but is truly loved by its consumers; it’s a dream come true for children to ride these FIA-certified vehicles and go as fast as 45 MPH. Adults are also able to enjoy this experience as well. Fortunately, RPM isn’t only in one place; they’ve been expanding so quickly that now they are located in Syracuse (NY), Buffalo (NY), Farmingdale (NY), Jersey City (NJ), and Stamford (CT). For such an unforgettable experience like this, don’t expect it to be relatively cheap; for some individuals, it might be too expensive, which is why they have yet to go. However, the ones that have been in RPM and rode these go-karts define it as the best racing experience ever. You can manage your race with only people you know, so what are you waiting for!!!!!
Area 53
Area 53 has 2 locations in NYC, one at Dumbo and the other one at Williamsburg. Both facilities are located in Brooklyn, and it’s not that far from your house.
Area 53 offers a LaserTag room and an entire adventure park where you can climb. Imagine not going to this place with the ones you enjoy passing time with and miss this fun opportunity? It could never be me! Try it out, and you and your loved ones will not regret it.
PS: It is not too expensive; tickets start from $36 and up for such a joyful experience like this!
Little Island
Known colloquially as the “Floating Park,” this place is for you if you just want to talk and chill with people around you, socialize, or have something to eat and drink at the local food carts that are usually owned by Hispanic individuals, but do not worry, because there are no restrictions if you want to get food from outside restaurants like McDonald’s, just try to put your garbage where it belongs. Little Island is located in Manhattan on Pier 55 in the Hudson River Park (Yes, it’s close to the water). You can take pictures here, take audio tours, explore nature, art, and many more things that you will surely enjoy!.
Splish Splash
Splish Splash is a water park located in Long Island NY, not too far from the city, that is why is going into this list, and also because of the fact that this one couldn’t be missed at all since is considered as New York’s largest water park containing 96 acres of pure fun divided in different sections: water slides, rides, attractions, and so many more including new ones that they just dropped not too long ago like the Hyperlight, Bombs Away, and Riptide Racer. The distinct thing about this place is that it is only open close to summer season. This year in 2024, they are opening the doors to its customers on May 25th, so make your plans with your people now that you have time for it, its an unforgettable experience according to many New Yorkers!
