New York City: Chelsea Piers
The Chelsea Piers complex, entered at W 23rd St and the Hudson River covers six blocks (tel 212/336-6666), and is comprised of four completely renovated piers, on which all manner of activity takes place.The Sports Center at Pier 60 features a quarter-mile running track, the largest rock-climbing wall in the northeast, three basketball/volleyball courts, a boxing ring, a 24-yard swimming pool and whirlpool, indoor sand-volleyball courts, exercise studios offering more than 100 classes weekly, a cardiovascular weight-training room, a sundeck right on the Hudson River and spa services. Day-passes are available for $50. Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat & Sun 8am-9pm. tel 212/336-6000.
The Roller Rinks are on Pier 62. They are outdoors and open year-round, weather permitting. Daily session starts at noon, exact times vary. $6.50; children under 12 $5.50. Rentals available. tel 212/336-6200.
The Sky Rink is on Pier 61. Ice-skate year-round on this indoor rink. Daily sessions start at noon, exact times vary. $11.50; children under 12 $8; seniors $7.50. Rentals $5. tel 212/336-6100
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