Autumn at the Whitney
A Seasonal Guide
Visit the Whitney to experience the best of New York’s coziest season.
An Art-Filled Walk Along the Waterfront
Day’s End, Hudson River Park
The Whitney Museum sits just steps away from the Hudson River. Savor the fall foliage and brisk air with a stroll along the waterfront (the park and pathway run from Tribeca to West 59th Street). Hovering just offshore from the Whitney is a giant but delicate sculpture by artist David Hammons called Day’s End. Silvery beams trace the silhouette of a pier that formerly occupied this site and was an important fixture to many artists and the neighborhood community. To learn more about this artwork and the history of the piers, check out the Whitney’s podcast or take our self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood.
Sunsets from our Terraces
Terraces on Floors 8, 7, 6, & 5
One of our favorite things to do at the Whitney is enjoy the sunset from the terraces. There are terraces on Floors 5, 6, 7, and 8, but we recommend heading to the top floor to take in the view with a snack or drink from our eighth-floor Studio Bar, which offers coffee, pastries, small bites, a full bar, and lunch. Cozy up inside or savor the last temperate breezes from a table on the veranda; both offer stellar skyline views. With the days getting shorter, you can watch the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District disappear as the city’s lights emerge. It is atmospheric and the perfect place to observe everything that makes this season in New York so special.
