There’s an unmistakable alchemy to New York City in the summer. The avenues buzz with energy, the parks become alfresco playgrounds, and long, light-filled days dissolve into golden nights. It’s a season of motion and momentum, where even the simplest moments feel cinematic.
At Hotel 48LEX, summer begins the moment you arrive. Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a longer city interlude, our Midtown address becomes your personal vantage point, quietly tucked into the pulse of Manhattan.
From rooftops to riverfronts, concert halls to open-air stages, Manhattan has never looked more alive. Here’s what’s worth planning around—and what’s worth leaving room for.
Mets and Yankees Games
April-September 2025
For the sport enthusiast and summer romantic alike, an evening spent at the ballpark is a timeless ritual. Whether you’re catching the Yankees in the Bronx or the Mets in Queens, each game offers a distinctly New York experience—complete with roaring fans, skyline views, and an all-American sense of occasion.
Bryant Park Movie Nights
June 9–August 11, 2025
Just blocks from the hotel, Bryant Park Movie Nights transforms a Midtown lawn into a city cinema. The lineup spans everything from cult favorites to iconic features, screened beneath the open sky. Arrive early, claim your patch of grass, and settle in—no ticket, no rush, just a shared stillness in the middle of it all.
Lincoln Center Summer for the City
June 11–August 9, 2025
An urban festival of art, sound, and spontaneity, Summer for the City at Lincoln Center invites guests into a world of free performances, installations, and pop-up events. From experimental jazz to open-air dance parties and literary salons, this is where culture and community converge in ways both unexpected and distinctly New York. Step into it for an evening—or let it anchor your entire stay.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2025
A beloved tradition with a view like no other. The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks return to the East River in a dazzling display of color and choreography. Join the crowds along the waterfront or find a quieter vantage point above it all—the skyline lit, the city paused, and summer at full height. It’s pure New York magic—a moment that never feels routine, no matter how many times you’ve seen it.
Madison Square Garden Events
Ongoing
Madison Square Garden remains one of New York’s most iconic stages, hosting everything from global concert tours to high-stakes games and sharp, sold-out comedy. It’s just minutes from Hotel 48LEX, offering the rare convenience of being close enough to choose your pace, whether that means a quiet walk home or a detour into the borough’s late hours.
NYC Restaurant Week
July–August, 2025, dates TBA
Food lovers, rejoice. NYC Restaurant Week returns with a collection of prix fixe menus from the city’s most acclaimed kitchens. Sample seasonal takes on old favorites, under-the-radar neighborhood spots, and rising-star kitchens across all five boroughs. Consider it an invitation to dine the way New Yorkers do: selectively, and often.
Shakespeare in the Park
August 7–September 14, 2025
Summer in Central Park becomes a stage with the return of Shakespeare in the Park, a cherished theatrical tradition offering world-class performances under the open sky. Intimate yet grand, it’s a distinctly New York experience where language, setting, and high summer conspire to captivate. Tickets are free, but those in the know arrive early to claim the best seats.
US Open Tennis Championships
August 18–September 7, 2025
August in New York closes with a flourish as the US Open returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium. The tournament brings not only the sport’s top talent but also an electric atmosphere that fuses international glamour with New York grit. Whether you’re courtside or tuned in from Midtown, the momentum carries well beyond the stadium.
Where Summer Slows Down
After a full city day—gallery to ballgame, rooftop to park—your room at Hotel 48LEX offers something rare: a place that feels entirely like your own. Summer may move quickly, but evenings here taper off naturally—perhaps with a cocktail upstairs at The Lounge, or gougères and moules marinière steps away at Brasserie Cognac.
New York is calling. Summer is unfolding. And your pied-à-terre awaits.