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what area of brooklyn? make sure you check MTA's website before traveling anywhere to see what lines are closed this weekend. the 45 have been recently and that's a major line into brooklyn.

if she's a major history buff, then i'd say the met over the american museum of natural history. they also have a rooftop display that has beautiful views of the city...just as good as doing some top of the rock/empire state building shite, and for far cheaper.

it's right by central park, so you can make a full afternoon out of spending 3 hours there and an hour or so walking down in central park from there.

the highline is another nice area in chelsea near the hudson river. you can walk a good bit on that. stop and get pizza at artichoke on 10th ave and 17th street.

if you want to see the major touristy areas, all quickly, i suggest starting at grand central (take the train there)...going out and walking north up 5th avenue to 49th/50th Street so you can see 30 Rock and St. Patrick's. Then walk over to Broadway on 49th to look south and see times square and, if you want, walk into it.

you can do that within 1-2 hours if you want.

brooklyn bridge is fun, but be prepared for major crowds. and don't get in the bike lane

in brooklyn on saturdays in williamsburg, there's an outdoor fair called Smorgasburg. it will be packed, but it's a lot of great food.

just prepare for a lot of crowds anywhere.

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Any suggestions for a "boutique" hotel in Midtown / east side?

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