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How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC

How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC

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Created by MetroFocus • Updated On: January 18, 2012

Temperature fluctuations, early sunsets, heavy outerwear…It’s hard not to get a little down during the long NYC winters. But buck up! We came up with some tips for beating the winter blues.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

1. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: A landscape architect designed the walking paths in the Japanese Garden with winter in mind, according to Spevack. Escape here to beat your winter blues, check out other suggestions on MetroFocus. Read more.

Battery Park City Esplanade is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

2. Battery Park City Esplanade

9.4
Battery Park City (From Chambers St to Battery Park), New York, NY
Park · Battery Park City · 52 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Head to the Battery Park City Esplanade for a beautiful sunset and beat your winter blues. Check out MetroFocus for some other useful tips. Read more.

Carolines on Broadway is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

3. Carolines on Broadway

7.6
1626 Broadway (btwn 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: A checkup at Carolines Comedy Club may be just what the doctor ordered. Hardy har har. Read more on MetroFocus. Read more.

SPiN New York is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

4. SPiN New York

8.2
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 133 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: $10 per half hour per table before 6 p.m. and $20 thereafter at SPiN where nightclub meets table tennis. Read more on MetroFocus Read more.

Russian & Turkish Baths is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

5. Russian & Turkish Baths

8.1
268 E 10th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Spa · East Village · 84 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Never underestimate the power of a good “schvitz” to revive your spirits. $35 for all-day admission- Learn of other deals on MetroFocus Read more.

Spa Castle is one of How To Beat The Winter Blues in NYC.

6. Spa Castle

8.2
13110 11th Ave (at 131st St), College Point, NY
Spa · 154 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: $35 admission on weekdays and $45 on weekends at the mothership of all New York City spas. Lounge by the lazy river or groove on one of several waterfalls. Check out MetroFocus for more deals Read more.