Best NYC Group Activities for Adults

Now that Covid-19 is no longer a major concern for most Americans, it’s time to head back to life as you’ve always known and loved it. Smaller groups may be advised to reduce their personal risk, but it’s no longer necessary to remain segregated indoors from others. This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! After all, summertime activities are now in full swing, and there are many different ways that you can enjoy them. Consider doing one of the following seven ideas to truly get the best out of group activities in NYC. 

1. TAKE A BREWERY TOUR

Sometimes having some beers with friends is exactly what you need after a long period of social distancing. Luckily, New York City is loaded with breweries just waiting to help make life awesome again. In fact, this is likely to be one of your first choices when deciding on group activities for adults in NYC. 

By indulging in a brewery tour, you can learn all about the process of brewing your favorite beer. Even better, you can have a cool, refreshing beverage to help you beat the heat. For resources on where to find the best brewery tours in New York City, visit City Brew Tours.

2. SEE NEW YORK HARBOR LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE BEFORE

Have you been daydreaming about trying something new and exciting? At New York Harbor Tours, you can see the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan Bridge, and the New York City Skyline from the water on your next team outing—an experience many say is both beautiful and exhilarating. 

Our small-boat charter tours are the perfect family outing. Our boat has a maximum of 6 people, so it will be for your family only, like having your own private boat! It will allow you to see our incredible city in a breathtaking new way and will be a cherished experience for you and your loved ones for years to come. To schedule your great getaway from the city, click here to book now.

3. TAKE A CLASS WITH FRIENDS

You’ve had way too many months to think about how you’d like to enjoy spending time with your friends. You might even be thinking about learning a new skill or taking on a new hobby. Well, after the past few years, one thing is very true—the perfect time to start is right now. If you need some ideas for a one-day group activity in NYC to take with friends, see this article from Eventbrite.

4. LAUNCH A NEW IDEA

If you’re like a lot of other people, spending most of the past few years social distancing has given you a lot of time to think. Some people may have even thought of a new business idea. If that’s the case, it may be time to launch that dream career. Lots of businesses start out very small, and micro-lending may be a great way to launch that new venture. See this article from How Stuff Works to learn more about microlending.

5. SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS

There’s one industry that’s been absolutely decimated because of COVID-19 - restaurants. While many have transformed into take-out operations, local restaurants are often unable to recover revenue levels from before the pandemic. So, now is the perfect time to get your friends together and enjoy your favorite eateries again before they disappear forever. There have also been several new contenders for your hard-earned money, which may make it tempting to check out someplace new.  
See this article from NY Eater for some of the best places to eat that opened up earlier this year. 

6. FAMILY DINNER

Sharing a meal with friends is the perfect way to relish their company after so much time apart. And when you make it together, the final product is just that much sweeter. Consider having friends over to cook a meal from soup to nuts. Alternatively, you can support local businesses by hiring a local caterer. 

7. RIDE A JET SKI

Since jet skis naturally follow social distancing protocol, it was one of the best things to do when social distancing. Even now, you can still have a fantastic time on the water without getting close to others. Therefore, if you’re still hesitant to go back into the public, booking a jet ski ride is the ideal way to dip your toe in, so to speak.  

You can take a tour around New York, seeing the city skyline while zooming through the Hudson River. This is one of the very few NYC group activities that will bring you all together, and yet still let you have plenty of space for yourself as you explore NYC’s waterways. If you’d like to book a tour, you can reach out to NYHT!