Last Call for Summer: August Events To Sip, Sizzle and Savor (NYC)

August in NYC bursts with excitement, and Gotham Guide is your ticket to the ultimate summer adventure!
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00:36 Ellie the Elephant
01:18 Free Concerts
01:57 Beaches
02:44 Pools
03:50 Movies
04:31 Rooftop Bars
05:11 Football (NFL)
05:52 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
06:38 Whale Watching
07:13 US Open
07:50 Food Tours
08:32 Walking Tours
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With one last hurrah, dive headfirst at the many New York City beaches before summer ends. Or head out to sea to spot whales off the coast for a unique summer experience.

Cool off with the family at the city's coolest pools splashed all over the five boroughs. Grown ups can follow up with refreshing cocktails at the city's many fabulous rooftop bars offering breathtaking skyline views.

Catch the thrill of sports with the New York Liberty and Ellie the Elephant, who is not your average mascot and the real MVP. Football fans can get excited once again as the NFL preseason games are back.

Head to Flushing Meadow Corona Park for vibrant cultural festivities like the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival and the world-renowned US Open to witness tennis greatness.

Dance to live music at free concerts in NYC parks, and free movies under the stars at outdoor screenings across the city.

Indulge in a culinary odyssey with Sidewalk Food Tours through trendy neighborhoods and bustling food trucks, or uncover the city's rich history and stunning architecture on guided walks all over the city, across the Brooklyn Bridge and through Greenwich Village's haunted streets.

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, culture seeker, foodie, or beach lover, August in NYC offers endless opportunities to create unforgettable memories.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Ellie the Elephant
https://liberty.wnba.com/ellie-the-el...

Free Concerts
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/fr...

Beaches
https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilitie...

Pools
https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilitie...

James Hotel Pool
https://daycationapp.com/hotels/james...

The Summer Club
https://www.thesummerclubnyc.com/

Free Outdoor Movies
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/fr...

Rooftop Bars
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/bars/...

NFL Pre-Season
NY Jets
https://www.ticketmaster.com/new-york...

NY Giants
https://www.ticketmaster.com/new-york...

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
https://www.hkdbf-ny.org/en/Festival

Whale Watching
https://www.newyorkcity.ca/whale-watc...

US Open Returns
https://www.usopen.org/index.html

Food Tours
https://sidewalkfoodtours.com/new-yor...

Walking Tours
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-...