{"id":17151,"date":"2016-09-19T17:51:07","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T21:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=17151"},"modified":"2019-01-31T18:43:58","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T22:43:58","slug":"6-great-runs-around-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/19\/6-great-runs-around-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Great Runs around NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17159\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-runners-exercise-Verrazano\u2013Narrows-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Image of runners on the Verrazano\u2013Narrows Bridge.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>A run across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is good for exercise and seeing the city!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 520 miles of coastline, some of the world\u2019s most famous urban parks, and a range of new initiatives to get its residents outside and exercising, <strong>New York City<\/strong> is a great place to go for a run. The five boroughs offer so many routes, you\u2019ll have a hard time choosing one! We\u2019ve made this handy guide to running routes that optimize views, time in the parks, and convenience. So if you\u2019re staying in the city for a short stay in a New York <a title=\"Find the perfect New York City vacation rental apartment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rental<\/a> or with friends, or if you\u2019re trying to fit in some exercise after a day at the office, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1. Midtown Landmarks \u2013 4.5 miles (7 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1BbeeHU2eNyZD4-IpLswj2OM4Huw&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When most people think of NYC, big landmarks like <a title=\"Central Park is great in all four seasons!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/18\/explore-central-park-manhattan-new-york\/\">Central Park<\/a>, the<strong> Empire State Building<\/strong>, and <strong>Grand Central Terminal<\/strong> come to mind. You can check these major sights and many others off your list with this route through Manhattan\u2019s urban core.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17158\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Midtown-Times-Square-crowds-tourists-Broadway-Manhattan.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Times Square from above during the day\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>There\u2019s nothing like Times Square!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Start at <a title=\"Visit Times Square in New York City\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/14\/visit-times-square-new-york\/\">Times Square<\/a> amid the glowing billboards and <strong>Broadway<\/strong> theaters of this entertainment hub. You\u2019ll find yourself passing through <strong>Herald Square<\/strong>, then turning at the <a title=\"See the Empire State Building in New York\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/23\/visit-empire-state-building-new-york\/\">Empire State Building <\/a>down <strong>Fifth Avenue<\/strong>, past the <strong>Flatiron Building<\/strong>, and then down to <a title=\"Video tour of Union Square, NYC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/12\/video-tour-union-square-new-york-city\/\">Union Square<\/a>. From there, you can head up <strong>Park Avenue<\/strong> (one of NYC\u2019s most swanky addresses) to Grand Central, and along Fifth Avenue again past historic department stores to a Central Park endpoint.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17157\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Midtown-furnished-studio-vacation-rental-Central-Park-view-NY-16094.jpg\" alt=\"Image of studio vacation rental NY-16094\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Central Park views are just one of the big draws of this studio!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Given the array of activities and sightseeing in the area, <strong>Midtown<\/strong> is a great place to stay in the city if you\u2019re visiting. With a rental like this <a title=\"Furnished studio vacation rental facing Central Park (NY-16094)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/16094\">furnished studio that looks out on Central Park<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice comfort to stay in the center of the city. Air conditioning, cable TV, WiFi internet access, and building amenities like a laundry center and parking spaces (a rarity in Manhattan!) will make you fall in love with the space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>2. Times Square and the West Side \u2013 5 miles (8 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1lTIAK0bUY6eE5zsEoCH4Xh6lNGc&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In one of the most remarkable urban revitalizations of the last century, Manhattan\u2019s <strong>West Side<\/strong> has gone from seedy railyards and slums to some of the most valuable real estate on the planet. You can see why with this run down from <a title=\" See Columbus Circle, at Broadway and West 59th Street\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/25\/columbus-circle-all-along-broadway\/\">Columbus Circle<\/a> (at one of Central Park\u2019s four corners) through Times Square and across to the Hudson River Greenway, a miles-long stretch of waterfront park that takes you all the way down to Lower Manhattan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17164\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Hudson-River-Park-pier-view-New-York-buildings-West-Side.jpg\" alt=\"Image of New York buildings from a Hudson River Park pier\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Hudson River Park\u2019s piers offer a break from the city \u2013 and a great view of it!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There, you can finish off your route with some reflection at the <a title=\"The World Trade Center is the centerpiece of Lower Manhattan\u2019s revival\" href=\" https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/14\/revival-lower-manhattan-tour-new-world-trade-center\/\">9\/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan<\/a>, an essential stop for NYC visitors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17156\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Midtown-furnished-one-bedroom-apartment-Columbus-Circle-NY-16788.jpg\" alt=\"Image of fully furnished one bedroom apartment rental NY-16788\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>The West Side offers stunning views and modern apartments.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in New York for more than a few weeks, you\u2019ll want to find the perfect furnished apartment to suit your needs. We\u2019ve got just the place; a few blocks from Columbus Circle, Times Square, and other West Side highlights, in one of the new upscale developments in the neighborhood. This <a title=\"Furnished one-bedroom apartment near Columbus Circle and Times Square (NY-16788)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/16788\">fully-furnished one-bedroom apartment<\/a> has parquet flooring, all the creature comforts of home, and panoramic Midtown views. From this prime location, work, play, and exercise will all be within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>3. Central Park \u2013 5.5 miles (9 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=183IJPz2FeLX0mSjRRDHK8QP-_Xw&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>New York\u2019s most famous green space is something to behold: an urban oasis removed from the bustle of the surrounding street grid. There\u2019s nothing quite like escaping from the city while never actually leaving, and with this park route you can get the full tour!<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17155\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-joggers-running-path-Central-Park-reservoir-view-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Image of joggers running alongside the Central Park reservoir at sunset\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Many of Central Park\u2019s paths (like this one beside the reservoir by the Met) are perfect for running.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From the walkways at the southern end of the park, to the Metropolitan Museum, the Reservoir, and the hilly upper reaches on the Harlem end, get to know all of <a title=\"Central Park video tour part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/23\/central-park-video-tour-part-1\/\">Central Park<\/a> with this itinerary. Famous landmarks along the way include the Loeb Boathouse on The Lake, Belvedere Castle, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, a small but excellent loop with a view. You can even make it up to the Harlem side of the park, where a skating rink, pool, and quiet paths contrast with the bigger sights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17160\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Upper-West-Side-studio-furnished-rental-mezzanine-fireplace-NY-16873.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the living room of furnished Upper West Side studio NY-16873\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>This may be an NYC studio, but the d\u00e9cor makes it feel palatial!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you live on the <strong>Upper West Side<\/strong>, the park can practically be your backyard! Although with a sumptuously furnished rental like this <a title=\"Upper West Side fully-furnished studio apartment (NY-16873)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/16873\">studio on the Upper West Side<\/a>, you may be tempted to never leave. A fireplace, parquet floors, a full kitchen, and a mezzanine sleeping loft populate the space. You\u2019ll have more than enough to be comfortable in this NYC apartment! Plus, if you get bored, the Museum of Natural History is right outside your door and is <a title=\"Top 10 things to do with kids during fall in New York\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/03\/top-10-things-do-kids-during-fall-new-york\/\">a great destination to visit with kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>4. Broadway: From Midtown to Uptown \u2013 4 miles (6.5 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1p-kX_0A6xAsD1loFloyN_4l9-CA&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As one of the most fascinating streets in a city full of them, <strong>Broadway<\/strong> has both a rich history and a current relevance. From the Battery all the way north out of New York City, the street defies the grid pattern of Manhattan and passes major landmarks along the way. Follow this running route and start at Times Square, Broadway\u2019s busiest intersection. Continue past the classy Lincoln Center, through the residential <a title=\"Live like a local on the Upper West Side of Manhattan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/30\/live-like-local-upper-west-side-manhattan\/\">Upper West Side<\/a> up to Columbia University in <a title=\"You can live like a local in Morningside Heights\" href=\" https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/22\/live-like-local-manhattan-morningside-hamilton-washington-heights\/\">Morningside Heights<\/a>. The route ends lined up with Central Park\u2019s northern end at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the largest church in the US.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17165\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Harlem-furnished-one-bedroom-apartment-rental-exposed-brick-NY-16470.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the living room of one bedroom Harlem apartment NY-16470\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>This one-bedroom in Harlem is a great place to get to know the neighborhood<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Columbia University<\/strong> students, young professionals, and anyone who likes to be plugged into a vibrant neighborhood will love this <a title=\"One-bedroom apartment in Harlem near Morningside Park (NY-16470)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/16470\">one-bedroom in Harlem<\/a>. The furnished rental offers classic NYC features like exposed-brick walls, as well as a comfortably large bedroom and a homey living room in which you can relax. Park lovers can appreciate Central Park, Morningside Park, and Riverside Park, all just a short walk away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>5. Two Bridges: the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge \u2013 5.5 miles (9 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1q71S5D25dJPg7WdT52nz_bpLtS4&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>New York is a city defined by its bridges that link the boroughs to each other and to the mainland. Two of the most historic and beautiful among those river crossings are the Manhattan and Brooklyn <a title=\"Top 5 bridges in NYC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/19\/top-5-bridges-new-york\/\">bridges<\/a>, known for their distinctive architecture and century-spanning histories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17161\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-Manhattan-panoramic-view-East-River-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic view of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>New York is defined by its bridges, especially the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The redeveloping <a title=\"Get to know the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/25\/live-like-local-dumbo-brooklyn\/\">DUMBO<\/a> waterfront forms a triangle with the unique Chinatown as its northern point and the stunning <strong>Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/strong> at its southern end. This route will cover all the bases with a connection to bustling Wall Street at the western side as well. Take a break along the way to appreciate the view from all six piers in Brooklyn Bridge Park!<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17162\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Financial-District-Wall-Street-furnished-one-bedroom-apartment-NY-16792.jpg\" alt=\"Image of furnished one bedroom apartment in the Financial District, NY-16792\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Live the Wall Street life in this upscale one-bedroom rental.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re just in town for a visit, consider this <a title=\"Vacation rental apartment near Wall Street and the Financial District (NY-16792)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/16792\">one-bedroom apartment<\/a> in a luxury building complete with a gym, terrace, and swanky downtown address. Commuters to<strong> Wall Street<\/strong> will only have one block to walk, while the rest of the city is easily accessible by train, bike, or ferry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>6. Park Slope and Prospect Park \u2013 4.8 miles (7.8 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1F2zR8Fcf5FXD4_KVoCt0hIHP04k&amp;hl=en\" width=\"585\" height=\"460\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn has its own Central Park of sorts that&#8217;s little-known to non-New Yorkers and located right in the middle of the borough. <strong>Prospect Park<\/strong> was also designed in the nineteenth century by Frederick Law Olmstead, but since it lacks Central Park\u2019s tourist crowds, it feels even further removed from the city around it. This route takes you from the recently developed Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn through <a title=\"Live Like a Local in Park Slope\" href=\" https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/04\/live-like-local-park-slope-brooklyn-new-york\/\">Park Slope<\/a>, one of the nicest neighborhoods in the borough, and through Prospect Park\u2019s meadows, glens, and walking paths.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-17163\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6-great-runs-NYC-Park-Slope-Prospect-Park-one-bedroom-vacation-rental-garden-NY-16696.jpg\" alt=\"Image of vacation rental one bedroom in Park Slope NY-16696\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Kick back and relax in this bedroom just off Prospect Park West.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brooklyn\u2019s hotel scene hasn\u2019t quite caught up to its residential boom, making it a great place to stay in a<strong> furnished vacation rental<\/strong>. With this <a title=\"Prospect Park is just across the street from this one-bedroom vacation rental (NY-16696)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/16696\">one-bedroom right on Prospect Park West<\/a>, you can stay in a real home complete with a fireplace, laundry room, and a bay window overlooking the backyard. It\u2019s your own slice of NYC, though Prospect Park\u2019s shared green space is just steps away.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re running or walking at a comfortable speed, these routes show off some of the best that NYC has to offer. Whether you\u2019re around the city for a week, a month, or a year, we hope you enjoy the sights!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With 520 miles of coastline, some of the world\u2019s most famous urban parks, and a range of new initiatives to get its residents outside and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17151"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17151"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19495,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17151\/revisions\/19495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}