To celebrate, we've put together an itinerary to allow you to create your own "Spring Big
Adventure" allowing you and friends to descend upon several outdoor locations throughout NYC. You can make this happen on any weekend day and tweak the itinerary for a day
of basking in the sun, enjoying the outdoors and in general, rejoicing in
Spring. This has been brewing since Jan 23rd – which was the
coldest day of winter when we were suffering through cabin fever and immensely
tired of slush and gray. All of us have braved the most miserable winter in a
while. Now…we celebrate spring!
We encourage you to pass the information along to anyone who
might enjoy outdoor bars, rooftop locales, competitive chalk art, New York City
Parks and musty old tombs (really). If you follow our guide, we promise will be unique, affordable, social and
distinctly NYC.
Host a Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition - 2:30 PM –As you stroll through Riverside Park –one of the most beautiful and underrated parks
in NYC– set up and enjoy some Sidewalk Chalk
Art. It’s art guerilla style (because Sidewalk Chalk is verboten….breakin’ the
law, breakin’ the law). Create teams, bring art supplies, endless chalk and
lovely sections of sidewalk to vandalize…er decorate. After everyone hones
their skills and talent, chose one winner will be crowned the Picasso of the Park!
The Salvador Dali of the Sidewalk! The Rembrandt of the Road! The Georgia
O'k....you get our drift. 
Grant’s Tomb – 3:30 PM – 122nd and Riverside Drive - Hop on the M5 Bus and journey up to what is officially known as The General
Grant National Memorial. Nothing like spending a spring day at a tomb.
Seriously though, this is a very cool museum that opened over 110 years ago.
Despite rich history, architecture and grandeur, seemingly few New Yorkers have
ever visited. Rectify that with a private tour by the National Park Service
guide all dedicated to that 18th President and Civil War General with the
awesome first name: Ulysses S. Grant
The Heights Bar and Grill – 4:45 PM– Broadway and 112th –The Heights (named
after its neighborhood Morningside Heights) is a somewhat secret gem and the
only rooftop bar in Manhattan north of 59th street. Swing by for a drink
while lounging on the top floor roof-deck patio and judge who has the best
sandals in the bar.
Traversing The High Line -6:30 PM – Entering at 20th Street and 10th Avenue- The plan here is
simple – a stroll down the most unique urban park on the East Coast at Sunset.
Starting at the northern most section and ending at around 12th street, we’re
going to walk every inch of the park and get it on like Ponce De Leon. Lots
going on most spring days including a roving book cart and guides. 
The Standard Beer Garden– 8:00 PM - Little West 12th and Washington Street –
Fresh off The High Line and back on firm ground, you’ll be transported to a
magical faux German land. Outside and spacious, visitors leave their
Meatpacking pretensions at the door in exchange for Ping-Pong, Brats and
Steins.
Ear Inn – 10:00 PM – 326 Spring Street near Washington
Street – Man, we love this place. End the evening with one of New York's oldest bars where the drinks
are as tasty and affordable as the history of the place is remarkable Historic
Home turned Brothel turned Bar. Great to get our relaxing on after a long day
of trekking. Also known as the Green Door Bar or the James Brown House. God
Bless drinking establishments with three names. 
