Lower Manhattan in Half a Day With Friends

4.3 (45)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

1 Jackson Street

Start with pickup basketball and handball at this Lower East Side gathering spot. The courts draw local players, with dominoes adding another reason to pause with friends.

4.3 (8,814)

Mon – Wed, Fri, 09:00 – 18:00; Thu, 06:00 – 18:00

299 South St

Continue to the waterfront venue on South Street, where harbor cruises and entertainment events bring people to the pier. Check the schedule and ticket requirements before planning a visit with friends.

4.2 (161)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

150 Cherry St

Pause for Brooklyn Bridge views beside a shaded soccer field and street hockey rink. This neighborhood sports stop adds an outdoor interval before the final indoor activity.

4.8 (3,492)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sat, 13:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 21:00

96 Lafayette St

Finish with coached throwing games in a lounge built for groups. Shareable dining and two bars extend the gathering. Plan this final stop from 4:00 PM on weekdays other than Monday, when the venue is closed.