🌊 NYC Hidden Adventure｜FREE Kayaking on the Hudson River!

📍 Pier 26 Boathouse (Hudson River Park) 🎟️ 100% FREE | ⏳ Walk-ins welcome (first-come, first-served) Just discovered this gem—a totally free kayaking experience with skyline views! Perfect for summer vibes. Here’s why you’ll love it: 🚣‍♂️ How It Works 1️⃣ Sign a waiver (quick & easy) 2️⃣ Get a locker key (for shoes/bags 🔑) 3️⃣ Gear up! Life jackets, paddles & kayaks provided 🧢🛶 4️⃣ Paddle away! 20-30 min sessions (perfect for beginners) ☀️ Pro Tips: Go on sunny days—the glittering water + NYC skyline = unreal! (But wear sunscreen & shades—it gets HOT!) 😎 Weekday afternoons = shorter waits (weekends get busy!) Bonus: Spot seals & birds while kayaking! 🦭🐦 Why It’s Awesome: ✅ Zero cost (rare in NYC!) ✅ Breathtaking views of Freedom Tower & NJ cliffs ✅ Local secret—most tourists don’t know about this! 📅 Open: May-Oct (check @hudsonriverpark for hours) 🚇 Closest subway: Franklin St (1 train) Perfect for: Solo explorers, dates, friend hangouts, or family fun! Who’s paddling with me next? 👀 #NYCfree #KayakNYC #HudsonRiver #SummerInNYC #HiddenNYC #UrbanAdventure