Evening Access to The Met

Subway: 4/5/6 to 86 St
6 to 77 St

With extended hours until 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, the galleries are quieter.

There’s a rooftop bar where you can see Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. From this height you can also spot the Egyptian obelisk (Cleopatra’s Needle) across the park.

The Lake and The Boathouse in Central Park

The Central Park Lake is a calm setting with gently sloped banks. Rowboats are available for two at the Loeb Boathouse on the lake’s eastern edge. The boathouse also includes a restaurant and a seasonal outdoor bar with seating that faces the lake. The area runs through mid-park between 71st and 78th Streets. Click here for more information.

Subway: 6 to 77 St
B/C to 72 St

Sheep Meadow

Sheep Meadow is a large open lawn in Central Park. The area is suitable for sitting, relaxing, and picnicking. It is located mid-park between 66th and 69th Streets and remains one of the park’s designated open meadow areas.

Subway: A/B/C/D to 59 St–Columbus Circle
1 to 59 St–Columbus Circle

Lincoln Center Plaza

Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center hosts seasonal outdoor programming during warmer months, including evening events that feature music and social dance. Activities rotate by date and year as part of Lincoln Center’s summer schedule. The plaza’s open layout, lighting, and fountains shape how the space is used after dusk, with current details published by Lincoln Center. Click here for more information.

Subway: 1 to 66 St–Lincoln Center

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

The ice rink at Rockefeller Center operates seasonally in the Lower Plaza from mid-autumn through early spring. Skating sessions run throughout the day and evening, with increased demand during the holiday period. Visitors who do not skate can watch from surrounding areas or nearby dining spaces that overlook the rink. Operating hours, ticketing, and rental details vary by season and should be checked in advance.

Subway: B/D/F/M to 47–50 St–Rockefeller Center