This sounds crazy, but one of the best places to see the sunset in NYC just so happens to be just above a Toys-R-Us parking lot. Hear us out: it makes a ton of sense if you're into biking. Take the Belt Pathway Promenade all the way down from Bay Ridge to Bensonhurst Park. It's a pretty solid 12 mile ride (if you're biking from the Park Slope/Gowanus area) and if you get there just around sunset you'll have a full 180º view of the sunset over the water. The parking lot conveniently has ice cream, waters and sodas at different vendors, and you can walk your bike to a nearby F or D train to get home if it's dark. It's a fantastic ride, and a healthy way to see one NYC's nature at it's very best.
Looking for the perfect way to unwind with the family without taking the entire team on vacation? Desperately seeking the best places to chill out in NYC? Here's where to find a sunset NYC tourists haven't already invaded and settle in for a half hour of just... well, enjoying nature. Hint: Some of these sweet spots can be found on our list of NYC's 13 best parks for families.
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