You bring the blanket and basket, we’ll supply the ideal spot for an alfresco feast.
By Jessica Keller
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Roofnic, London
Roofnic, London: The rooftop of the Marriot Hotel Park Lane has become a summertime chill-out spot serving food and drink in a casual, urban oasis atmosphere. There are no bookings, so this is a first come, first served, wear-your-lucky-undies situation. roofnic.com
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Yoyogi Park, Tokyo:
Yoyogi Park, Tokyo: One of the city’s largest parks is also its best for an impromptu picnic – no need to pack a basket, just stop by one of the many vendors selling snacks, ice cream and drinks. Be sure to stroll through the park to watch jugglers, dancers and indie musicians practicing their arts.
Piknic Electronik, Montreal and Barcelona: Head to Montreal’s Parc Jean Drapeau or Barcelona’s Montjuïc every Sunday from now through September – it’s BYOP (bring your own picnic), but pulsing electro beats are included in the ticket price. piknicelectronik.com
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco:
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco: Patches with unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge are overwhelmingly popular, but spanning over 400 hectares, the park offers more than enough space for picnickers to find some peace and quiet. Cycling through its grounds is the best way to take in the scenic lakes, trails, monuments and gardens.
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Town:
Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Town: The Cape Winelands are a slice of Tuscany in Africa – if Tuscany had dramatic mountains and stunning beaches. Cape Point Vineyards will pack a gourmet picnic for you to enjoy on their idyllic grounds, complete with cushions and blankets. Feast on cured meats, hummus and cheeses, then continue on to the eponymous Cape Point. cpv.co.za
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome:
Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome: This impeccably preened public park is always ready for its closeup, bursting with greenery as well as fountains, ponds and Romanesque statues. Settle in beside the Giardino del Lago and afterwards, perhaps rent a rowboat to paddle among the weeping willows.
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
High Line Park, New York City:
High Line Park, New York City: The whole of New York’s famed railway-cum-public-park is a picnic waiting to happen, but the 10th Avenue Square section beckons with ‘peel-up’ benches and picnic tables amid maple trees – plus full-on views of the Statue of Liberty.
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
East Coast Park, Singapore
East Coast Park, Singapore: Sand in your toes or grass under your feet? Singapore’s beach-side East Coast Park lets you have both. Not only that, but you can work up a pre-picnic appetite with cable skiing, skateboarding or biking, then grill your feast over one of the publicly available BBQ pits.
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Picnic Boat, Dartmouth:
Picnic Boat, Dartmouth: Who says picnics have to be on dry land? The Picnic Boat sets sail on the River Dart by private booking for up to 12 people, offering your choice of menu from seafood specialities to traditional West Country pasties and local baked ham. thepicnicboat.com
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, Denver: Even when world-renowned musical acts like Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead aren’t currently on stage, this impressive amphitheatre and surrounding park make for an otherworldly setting for a summer feast.
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
Teardrop Camper:
Teardrop Camper: The relocatable location. For adventure picnicking (why is that not a thing?) and moveable feasts, teardrop campers are the ideal accomplice – compact yet fully outfitted with everything you need to prepare, enjoy and sleep off the perfect picnic. thegidget.com.au, clevercamper.co.uk
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14 Perfect Picnic Locations.
BONUS – Bloon Springtime Picnic Basket:
BONUS – Bloon Springtime Picnic Basket: This genius design rides on the back of your bicycle, stores your silverware, dishes and food items, then unfolds to reveal a picnic table and two small stools. Bad news: production is on hold. Good news: it’s because the designers are making the process more sustainable. bloondesign.com
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