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Bet You Didn’t Know These NYC Attractions Were Green

4/11/2018Updated 3/31/2025

New York City aims to eliminate its net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and you can see those sustainable-minded efforts throughout the five boroughs. Some of the City’s most popular sights showcase innovative efforts to protect the planet: there’s a park suspended above city streets; a sea of solar panels on a museum exterior; and a geothermal system that warms and cools historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral. To see these and other green attractions, view our gallery below; for more content on sustainable travel in the City, visit our Green NYC guide.

The High Line