Wellness Travel In New York (Because, Yes, It's Possible): Hotels, Spas & Restaurants 

New Yorkers aren't known for doing things halfway: We work hard, play hard, and recover hard. This uniquely intense approach to wellness is seen in its activities and offerings. Whether you're looking for a world-class wellness center that offers the latest technology and treatments or want to taste organic, locally sourced dishes from Michelin-star chefs, New York truly has it all. 

Built in New York's iconic Crown Building, Aman New York brings luxury wellness to the city. The hotel chain is known for its serene aesthetics, unparalleled customer service, refined tastes, and cultivated offerings. They have created some of the most awe-inspiring hotels in the world, and their New York post is no exception. 

Aman also has a well-earned reputation for prioritizing well-being, with state-of-the-art spas, wellness centers, retreats, and access to top health professionals. In their New York location, they offer state-of-the-art treatments by bodySCULPT Wellness & Aesthetics, two spas (a hammam and banya), and access to integrated health practitioners.

We'd expect no less from the fitness giant, but the New York Equinox Hotel is a thoroughly curated experience designed to help you look and feel your best. The details are immaculate from start to finish. In the room, you'll find custom morning and night content to help you maximize your day (think meditations, rituals, and focus exercises) and their take on a "minibar," which includes nutrient-packed snacks and supplements.

Do not sleep on Brooklyn. In fact, you should sleep in Brooklyn—specifically in the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. It offers some of the most spectacular views of downtown Manhattan and easy access to some of the coolest neighborhoods in the borough (including Dumbo, Fort Greene, Cobble Hill, and Brooklyn Heights).

1 Hotels are known for their dedication to sustainability. The Brooklyn location is LED Gold certified, has farm-to-table foods, a rainwater collection tank that supports the nearby park's irrigation system and offsets their CO₂ emissions by covering 25% of the roof with greenery. 

There is no better place to get your steps in than one of New York's favorite parks, the High Line. Built on an old, elevated subway line that traces along the west side of Manhattan. Walking along the 1.45-mile stretch, you'll see native vegetation, sculpture art, shops from local artists, and food vendors. Over the years, it's grown and enveloped new sections—now stretching from Gansevoort to 34th Street.

When you hear "club" in New York City, you probably don't think "wellness," but thanks to the new crop of spas and centers, the two words are becoming more synonymous. In the nonstop city, locals turn to new, innovative wellness centers for their wind-down and recovery time. 

Let me tell you something about residents of the concrete jungle: We love our parks. These little slices of green heaven provide us a cool reprieve on hot summer days, feel like an extension of our living rooms when our apartments get too crammed, and just generally keep us sane. 

It's impossible for New Yorkers to decide which park is best. New Yorkers can be quite territorial over their favorite parks, and favoritism generally coincides with proximity to their apartments, so depending on who you ask, you'll get wildly different responses. 

Certainly Central is the most famous and should not be missed if you've not seen it before. But Prospect Park in Brooklyn was designed by the same landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, who noted it was actually his favorite of the two. For those sightseeing in Manhattan, Bryant Park, Harlem River Walk, Riverside Park, Battery Park, Union Square, and Washington Square Park are worth a visit. 

From Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ABC Kitchen is his ode to organic, locally sourced, and sustainable foods. The restaurant's seasonal (and often changing) menu highlights herbs and microgreens grown at the rooftop garden, humanely raised meats, and fair-trade teas, coffees, and wines. It's all mouthwateringly delicious.