Boating in New York

Where to kayak and canoe around NYC

You’re on a boat! Yes, you! Hopping onto New York’s many water ways is easier than you think. And you don’t even have to pay a penny (well, almost) for the chance to tour around in a canoe or kayak. Whether you seek postcard-perfect views or hidden escapes, these are the best places in the five boroughs to get on the water under your own power.

(Pictured: Downtown Boathouse's 72nd St. class)