16 photo-worthy things to do this summer in NYC

Here’s a riddle for the social media–obsessed: If you have the coolest summer ever and never Instagram it, did it even happen?

Lazy afternoons in the park, warm nights at rooftop bars and sandy trips to the beach aren’t just fun—they also make for some epic shots. Have your best (and most Instagrammable) summer yet by checking these 16 awesome things to do off your list. Your social media game is about to be so strong.

1. Picnic in Central Park

Bonus points given for especially impressive spreads. 

A day in the park with my love 💗🍽

A post shared by Sasha (@alexandra_chloe) on Jul 9, 2017 at 7:35am PDT

2. Kayak on the Hudson River

City life

A post shared by McKenna Willard (@mckennawillard) on Jul 8, 2017 at 2:30pm PDT

3. See a movie at Rooftop Cinema Club

Rain drop, drop top, catching a flick on a rooftop 💃🏻 Literally though...we needed ponchos. 📽☔️ #twinB

A post shared by Raele Sabounjian (@rae_saboujie) on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:36am PDT

4. Board a booze cruise

#nofilter #iphonography #nyccruise #nyc #hudsonriver #landscape

A post shared by Shivani Moghe (@shimo_caf) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:45pm PDT

5. Camp out for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

Invited dress for A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Public's Shakespeare in the Park. This cast is CRAZY. 📸: @dianahuey

A post shared by Brandon Ivie (@brandonivie) on Jul 9, 2017 at 6:49pm PDT

6. Ride the coasters at Coney Island

And after all, you're my wonder wheel 🎶 . . . . . @coneyislandfun @timeoutnewyork @nymag @newyork_instagram @gothamist #timeoutnewyork #coneyisland #coneyislandboardwalk #traveltuesday

A post shared by Rach (@bevelingbrunette) on Jul 11, 2017 at 8:19am PDT

7. Eat all the food at Smorgasburg

This is summer ☀️

A post shared by Annalise Mantz (@asmantz) on Jun 18, 2017 at 11:30am PDT

8. Drink on a rooftop

Reaching 1k means we should celebrate with a drink! 😍💓 #thankful #weloveourfollowers

A post shared by foodie_drinkies (@foodie_drinkies) on Jul 11, 2017 at 11:42am PDT

9. Get down at WarmUp at MoMA PS1

#warmup2017

A post shared by Theresa Maloco (@theresaspage) on Jul 9, 2017 at 6:29am PDT

10. Lay out on the beach

A post shared by Wen Tsen (@cuppytsen) on Jul 11, 2017 at 8:37am PDT

11. Go to a Mets or Yankees game

I was going to save this picture for something special. But foock judge just rocked out and needs some respect! . . . . #fries #cheesefries #frenchfries #garlicfries #yankees #yankeestadium #friesbeforeguys #nycfoodie #bestfoodnyc #tastethisnext #foodgasm #foodphotography #cheatmeal #buzzfeast #grub #infatuationnyc #nyceats #foodblog #eeeeeats #nomnom  #devourpower #instafood #eatnyc #yelpnyc #nyceats #influencer #lickyourphone #fitfam

A post shared by fatguyfrombrooklyn (@fatguyfrombrooklyn) on Jul 11, 2017 at 9:04am PDT

12. Check out some of the summer’s public art

Happy monday! #pinwheels #theconnectiveproject

A post shared by jennifer tran (@jennifer.tran_) on Jul 10, 2017 at 5:20pm PDT

13. Explore Governors Island

Another #beautiful #summer17 #weekend #warmday and#sunnydays all around. Time for a nice #bikeride @governorsisland ========================== #ilovenyc #iloveny #instagood #timeoutnewyork #dayslikethese #thatsdarling #thehappynow #thehappylife #familyfunday #greatshotz #worldshotz #sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sigma30mm14

A post shared by Walmir Rodrigues (@walnyusa) on Jul 10, 2017 at 8:05am PDT

14. Snap an epic Manhattanhenge photo

Epic sunset tonight...Manhattanhenge is back☀️ @n_o_w_n @dig_ny Thank you for featuring my photo! 👋🏻😀🙏🏻••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #ig_unitedstates_ #loves_nyc #nypostnyc #usatoday #yourtake #shotzdelight #fox5ny #weekly_feature #newyork_ig #newyorkster #repost #yestc #newyorkcitykopp #nyloveyou #livetravelchannel #iony #manhattanhenge #canon_photos #newyorkcityfeelings #bestplacestogo #new_york_photoshoots #awesome_photographers #itsamazingoutthere #aov #canonfanfavorite #wonderful_places #iloveNY #living_destinations #canonfanphotos #seeyourcity

A post shared by Kelly Kopp (@newyorkcitykopp) on Jul 9, 2017 at 7:37pm PDT

15. Hit up an outdoor music festival

Panorama Music Festival, Afropunk and Electric Zoo are all coming up.

Lady in blue way in the distance 🗽

A post shared by Sam Rosenthal (@samjrosenthal) on Jul 11, 2017 at 2:27pm PDT

16. Bike all around the city

. Cycology: You should ride for meditation for 1 hour a day. Unless you are too busy. Then you should ride for 2 hours. - Zen saying . . . . . . . #ProspectPark #Bike4MamaDuce #Ride4MamaDuce #Bike #Biker #Biking #Bikerslife #Cycle #Cyclist #Bikerchic #BikeLikeAGirl #CycleLikeAGirl #JustBikeIt #BrooklynBike #WEBikeNYC #ExploreYourCity #BikeNewYork #Bikenyc #CyclingShots #Iamspecialized #ihavethisthingwithbikes #instabicycle_feature #Meditation #Zen #Summer #momentsofmine #nature #lostactivity #TheEasywaytoTravel #Photo

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