An outdoor space in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers describe a high-energy crowd and mention coming in small groups. Insider tip: Book online reservations in advance; arrive at your exact scheduled time as staff prepares beforehand and may not accommodate early arrivals. Known for its Skyline Kayak Trip.
535 rated outdoors wellness spots
Best Outdoors Wellness Spots in Manhattan, NYC
The best outdoors wellness spots across 40 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 535 rated outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan, spread over 40 neighborhoods. Manhattan Kayak Co in Hell's Kitchen leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (41).
Prices run from $ to $. Common vibes include refreshing, scenic, peaceful, fun, and social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Outdoors Wellness Spots in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 An outdoor space on the Upper East Side, open from 7 AM. Reviewers mention friendly service and call it reliably good.
Rank 3 An outdoor space in Central Park. Reviewers like being outdoors here, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention coming in small groups.
Rank 4 An outdoor space in Central Park. Reviewers like being outdoors here, call it quiet and relaxed, and mention coming in small groups.
Rank 5 An outdoor space in Central Park, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, come for the entertainment, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 6 An outdoor space in Harlem. Reviewers mention the outdoor space and praise the service.
Rank 7 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 8 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 9 An outdoor space in Nolita. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, describe it as calm, and call it a hidden gem. Insider tip: Open year-round by volunteers, weather permitting RealFeel > 40°F.
Rank 10 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Central Park
12 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 4 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 5 - Refreshing
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Rank 6 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 7 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 8 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 9 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 10 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 11 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 12 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Meatpacking District
7 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 4 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 5 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 6 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Rank 7 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Battery Park City
5 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 4 - Relaxing
- Neighborhood Spot
Rank 5 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Hudson Yards
4 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
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Rank 4 - Refreshing
- Scenic
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Upper West Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 3 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Roosevelt Island
2 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Rank 2 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Social
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Lenox Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Refreshing
- Scenic
- Peaceful
Frequently asked questions
What are the best outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top outdoors wellness spots on Moodap are Manhattan Kayak Co in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars), Delighted Pets, Inc. in Upper East Side (5.0 stars) and Sheep Meadow in Central Park (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most outdoors wellness spots?
Harlem has the most, with 41, followed by Central Park (38) and East Harlem (38).
Where can I find affordable outdoors wellness spots in Manhattan?
50 of the 50 outdoors wellness spots listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Manhattan Kayak Co in Hell's Kitchen, Delighted Pets, Inc. in Upper East Side and Sheep Meadow in Central Park.
How does Moodap rank outdoors wellness spots?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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