New York City

I live like 40 minutes from the city. Trains? You pretty much only need the N and R trains. They take you "everywhere" (CT, all along Broadway, pretty close to east village [there's weird some stories about this place but really isn't so bad.])

Check out Central Park, there's free row boating!! =) But you should go with someone who knows the park a little because you WILL get LOST! "I can see the street buildings but I can't seem to get close to them. The path just keeps bringing me further away from them -_-;"
But if you find a jogger or bicycler resting you can ask them, "how the hell do I get out of this park?" Kinda embarassing to ask but they'll definately help you out, they know the park very well.

Well, since you'll have years in the city. Instead of reading things from the internet it's better to explore for yourself or find a classmate who can take you around in person, it's way better that way.

Jam it back in, in the dark.