From breakneck cab rides to pounding the pavement — and maybe a carriage ride through Central Park — there are plenty of tried-and-true ways to see New York City.

Slowly but surely, both New York natives and tourists alike are discovering new ways to see the city like never before. From the water, by foot and from a legendary rooftop, here are some suggestions for enjoying the New York lifestyle.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar
Whether you’ve spent hours scouring the hundreds of displays at the Metropolitan Museum of Art or you’ve been too busy enjoying the summer sun, the Met’s rooftop café and martini bar is something else.

For spectacular views of Central Park while sipping a martini made your way, there’s no better place to be. Pop up to the fifth floor, poke your head outside and take in the Manhattan skyline in style. Specialty cocktails (and mocktails), a well-chosen selection of beer and wine, and a selection of sandwiches and salads make this a perfect stop on a summer afternoon.

Wander the High Line
One of the most innovative urban green-space reclamation projects in North America, the High Line is a former freight rail line that has been converted into a public park and aerial greenway.

Stretching through Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line leads visitors from Gansevoort Street to the West Side Yard, a walk that’s roughly a mile long. It’s an incredible chance to walk the city while surrounded by lush foliage and away from the hustle and bustle of vehicular traffic.

Eat and drink on a boat
Want to see New York from the water while chowing down on some New England-inspired fare and sipping on a beverage of your choice? The Water Table is the perfect fit.

Operating the Revolution — one of only three U.S. Navy Yard Patrol ships from World War II that is still in service — The Water Table’s team will take you out through the New York Harbor as you tuck into a three-course meal as well as a great selection of wines, craft beer and cocktails.

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