Bayside
- Bayside Symphony Orchestra. During the fall, winter and spring, the world-renowned Bayside Symphony Orchestra performs classical music. Tickets are available online or in the box office; they can be pricey though. For a cheaper alternative, Tuesday and Thursday concerts have rush tickets (last-minute availability, no seat choice) which are sold starting at 5PM on the day of the concert; Friday concerts start rush ticket availability at 10AM. Be sure to line up in advance for rush tickets. Weekend concerts do not sell rush tickets.
- Bayside Pops Orchestra. During the summer, the Pops perform programs of both classical and popular music, consistently pleasing audiences. Tickets can be had inexpensively and can be purchased either online or in the box office. Accessible on the Green Line at Symphony station.
- Western Conservatory. This world-famous top-notch music school and also right around the corner from the Bayside Symphony, is often overlooked by tourists in Bayside but well-known amongst local musicians. Their performances, recitals, and chamber group concerts are usually free and unticketed. See the calendar at out the front for more information.
- Bayside Bombers is the local baseball team that plays at The Wind Tunnel. Despite plying their trade in Division 2, the support for the this team is near feverish in Bayside.
- Theater District is the undisputed center of the theater world, but Bayside's Theater District is where most Broadway shows will preview and is usually the first stop on a show's touring run. Resident shows also run.
- Bicycling. The Bayside Bikeway (TBB) is one of the most heavily used bike trails in the world. This eleven mile paved path is popular with walkers, cyclists, and in-line skaters. The route closely follows the river.
- Skywalk Observatory. Look around Bayside from the second tallest skyscraper. Open daily. Winter 10AM-8PM; Summer 10AM-10PM.
- Andy Polack Brewery Tour. Take a tour of the Andy Polack brewery. Free samples of beer at the end.
- Baseball Academy. This privately run school is located a bit of a trip away from the city, but is a must-do for any baseball fans.
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