NYC weekend getaway: Jazz lawn party & Sheep's Meadow
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Activity: Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island
Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Website: http://www.jazzagelawnparty.com/
Cost: $35-55 pp for General admission. VIP and tables are also available
Details: This is a lawn party where everyone is dressed in 20s theme attire and brings a picnic to listen to jazz. I am not exaggerating when I mean everyone is in costume, so go prepared.
First you take a ferry to Governor's island which is short ride and only $2 round trip. Then you walk a short bit to get to the party. Arrive early for the best spot or take your changes with a late arrival as we did.
We had a wonderful meal courtesy of a friend who picked out a buffet of Whole Foods appetizers. I would say the majority of people brought a picnic or had already eaten. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside so be prepared to wait in very long lines for any drinks. First you have to buy tickets to the drinks which still did not cut down on the wait time for the second line to cash in the ticket.
Pro: theme was executed nicely (vintage cars, memorabilia, etc.) and the music was nice.
Cons: lines were long for food, water, and drinks. Preparation is key for a good time.
Recommended: Groups of friends for a day activity
Part 2
Sheep's Meadow- The last picture was taken from a day in Central Park at Sheep's Meadow. A hot and sunny day in Manhattan leads to a craving for nature and the outdoors. The best and most accessible way to find this is with a trip to the park packed with sun screen, water, and of course more picnic snacks.