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The Definitive Guide to Spending Time Alone in New York City
by Nisbar Jaire Yaken
Time is really tricky in the modern era. You feel like everything is so fast paced yet a single day at work and even in your clandestine apartment seem like to consume forever. With these dragging environments, we feel like we want to find space and snatch a breath of fresh air. However, the sad part is you feel that you can never find your personal utopia; but it actually exists! You will just have to trust the guides that we have specially curated for you. In spite of the busy metro life where chasing solitude is almost impossible � we could always discover ways.
Visit the Met's late weekend hours
Museums are quite one of the best places to waste your time, and I do mean it in a positive way. These places are one of the safe havens if you want to get lost in the moment by glaring through the eternal, as if time made it impossible to exist with masterpieces that have absorbed each of history�s periodical stamps. Weekends in the evening are the best schedules though if you really want to realize such artistic caprices.
Eat a solo meal at the bar
If you think that dining experience should be shared, well there are moments that you will only savor your favorite and comfort food when alone. You will avoid distractions and focus on what makes sense at the very instant; enjoying your meal, and that�s that we can truly call a feasting savoir-faire. There are a lot of bar themed restaurants in the city that you can choose from such as Raoul�s and Kazunori to name but a few.
Get lost in the stacks at the Schwarzman Building
If you are a true bookworm, fantasizing about getting lost in a library maze has been one of your imaginings. You can wander through the towers of archived manuscripts, to fortifications of timeworn periodicals as if you were roaming the ancient ruins - old but gold, and a wide spread of reading materials covering a lot of academic meadows and fields of discipline. All these musings will usher you to the splendid Rose Main Reading Room of the Schwarzman Building. Be heedful though, even a whisper could burst a bubble.
Drink coffee with local connoisseurs
We are now in the phase of aggrandizing those funky lazy bones with our quotidian dose of caffeine. Stopping at java houses could actually augment aromatic energy; it would let you take a sip into your conceived social isolation. There is no quite other room that could tickle both of your taste buds and incense pleasure. Aside from that, you can also indulge on brewing sessions and even fetch a portion on your drive way home.
Play chess in Washington Square Park
Sidetracking your mental energy on intellectually stimulating yet fun activities can be one of the best ways of busting away from the busy life. As escapist as it may seem, you are actually still in the verge of sharpening your mind that could benefit your job while getting away for a moment. It�s like going for a company team building only with unfamiliar faces.
Bike across one of the city's bridges
Speaking of health, you can actually juggle both maintaining a sound well-being and your quest for social toxicity free space. You should opt for exercises that would let you do it on your own. Biking could be one of the best options alongside running and brisk walks. If you are thinking about the best spots, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridge could offer you a congestion free lane.
See a movie at an "alternative" theater
You can always hit the uncrowded local cinemas if you want to. You can go for single-screens and indie movie theaters like IFC Center and Village East Cinema that also features art shows, new and revival films in a vintage vibe and artsy buildings. This is perfect if you are one of those unapologetically hippies that are true and dedicated in their love for quality arts.
Volunteer on an urban farm
For sure, there would only be a few people who are likely to be interested with putting their hands into the mud. This is one of the best activities that you can do in New York aside from enjoying an almost empty place such as building rooftops around Brooklyn Grange, as well as Hell�s Kitchen Farm Project and Red Hook Community Farm; you are also helping the city to at least have a portion of an in-house fresh air.
Thrift shop in Williamsburg
Spending your day on frugal means can be exciting. You might discover cheap valuables which are worth your money and time. This is really ideal if you are on a tight budget but you want to lurk around and bring home some souvenirs. You can visit shops like Beacon�s Closet, Rough Trade and Buffalo Exchange for easy reference of various finds.
Enter an alternate universe at�Sleep No More
Theatrical enthusiasts will find this deconstructed interpretation of Macbeth showcased in Chelsea�s McKittrick Hotel beautiful and haunting at the same time. Go see for yourself and will find out why � winks.
Take an avant-garde yoga class
Maintaining a good health can be fun too. You can enroll on various non-traditional meditation courses that use hip-hop music and the most avant-garde approach you can experience. Plus there are not a lot of people who are interested with unconventional practices so rest assured that you won�t end up in a crowded session.
Escape the city in the Elizabeth Street Garden
Take time to reflect on yourself while immersing yourself with nature. The sight of trees and unpolluted air are greatest stress relievers after all.
Stargaze at the Hayden Planetarium
It�s just like visiting a museum only to find extraterrestrial wonders and intergalactic spectacles. Now, this is what we really call a space � no pun intended.
Scour the shelves at an independent bookstore
Lastly, you were already at a thrift shop; why not add some affordable books in your cart right? We recommend you to stop at the massive collections of The Strand and marvel on smaller shops for random selections which might actually be interesting and a good read too.