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re: NYC trip in May. Recommendations?
Posted on 4/1/22 at 6:58 pm to TronWall
Posted on 4/1/22 at 6:58 pm to TronWall
I live close enough to NYC to go frequently on day trips and also will go with friends to spend the night and take in a show or two. I haven't been since covid lockdown because shows were closed, restaurants closed etc. Now I hear daily about the horrendous crimes --crime is up significantly. I never used to be very concerned about safety but I have no desire to go there right now. Even the mayor admitted people are waiting for trains with their backs up against the wall until the train arrives and then running for the train because they're so afraid of being pushed off the platform. It's a real issue. As an older white woman, it makes me nervous.
That said-- the Crowne plaza Times Square is lovely and in a great location. My favorite show recommendations would be Wicked or Phantom of the Opera.
It's worth a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, also going to the Top of the Rock offers a fabulous views of the city from one end to the other and lots of interesting history on the way up. Metropolitan Museum is fabulous but you need a lot of hours to devote. The Intrepid is fabulous--aircraft carrier museum on the water. So much to see and do! Enjoy!
That said-- the Crowne plaza Times Square is lovely and in a great location. My favorite show recommendations would be Wicked or Phantom of the Opera.
It's worth a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, also going to the Top of the Rock offers a fabulous views of the city from one end to the other and lots of interesting history on the way up. Metropolitan Museum is fabulous but you need a lot of hours to devote. The Intrepid is fabulous--aircraft carrier museum on the water. So much to see and do! Enjoy!
Posted on 4/1/22 at 9:03 pm to TronWall
I took the subway everywhere on my 3 trips up there. Took a cab only for airport one time (but public transport can get you to jfk and laguardia). Just be careful and aware of your surroundings and stops but it’s quick and cheap.
On my last trip, went to tenement museum and Hudson yards (to the Edge- amazing views!!). Recommend both.
On my last trip, went to tenement museum and Hudson yards (to the Edge- amazing views!!). Recommend both.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 4:26 pm to Medtiger87
I took the bus and subway today from LGA to midtown Manhattan. I might have been exposed to a few communicable diseases but I didn't die or even get mugged.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:14 pm to AbitaFan08
Subway is not bad and works very well, learn the system ahead of time though. It’ll help you move faster.
Busses have always been a great way to move also. Learn this ahead of time too.
Toasties is a great local place for a fast lunch in a pinch. Metropolitan Museum and Museum of Natural History. Night boat tour from Upper West side is great. Skip the Guggenheim. Not worth the time. See a Major sporting event if possible.
Busses have always been a great way to move also. Learn this ahead of time too.
Toasties is a great local place for a fast lunch in a pinch. Metropolitan Museum and Museum of Natural History. Night boat tour from Upper West side is great. Skip the Guggenheim. Not worth the time. See a Major sporting event if possible.
Posted on 4/3/22 at 9:21 am to skeeter531
America’s great cities have turned to shite because of progressive policies. It’s happening all over.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 11:35 am to hoopsgalore
quote:
I maintain the most-underrated slice in Manhattan is NY Pizza Suprema. It's on the SW side of MSG / Penn Station, so it's easy to miss, but I try going for a slice whenever I fly into EWR.
That place is awesome, one of our favorite pizza spots in the city.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 10:06 pm to skeeter531
quote:This is where I stayed the last time I went. Coincidentally, these are the two shows I saw while we were there.
the Crowne plaza Times Square is lovely and in a great location. My favorite show recommendations would be Wicked or Phantom of the Opera.
quote:Also did these. We were first in line (you go inside the building to wait at the Golden door from 49th st. Instead of standing in line on 50th.)The only people at the top. There were 3 or 4 models up there right after us for a photo shoot, and they were fine as frog hair. Russian or Eastern European.
It's worth a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, also going to the Top of the Rock offers a fabulous views of the city from one end to the other and lots of interesting history on the way up.
OP:
I have full itineraries for two separate trips I did. Both included yankees games. Both only 2-3 days.
Email me and I can help.
Mahootney@yahoo.com
It depends on if you plan to go back or not on how much you can or should fit in.
Must sees.
Rock. Empire (at night), brewery in basement.
5th Ave. Rockefeller center.
Times square. Central park..
Penn/ grand central Station.
Wall st/ bull./ trinity church.
Your choice.
Statue of liberty/ ellis island/ battery park
WTC One World tower
Yankees game
Broadway show
Brooklyn pizza/ Brooklyn Bridge
Highline in Chelsea
Moma, met, other museums
I personally love the food.
Not sure about now, but it had the highest quality of diverse food of anywhere on earth.
Terrific steak places. Excellent Japanese Ramen. 3 star Michelins. Great lunch joints. Real pizza. Pubs galore.
Can't do it in one trip. But you can do alot if you try.
Have fun!
Posted on 4/5/22 at 10:16 pm to TronWall
quote:Pick your poison and we can help you. French, Italian, steak, anything.
at least one nice restaurant
quote:We can see what's playing the day you're there and help you choose. Because it'll depend on.
see a Broadway show
quote:schedule.
Yankee game
quote:Meh. You can do better. Not to insult you, or say you can't do this. But, there's so many great options...
hotdog and pizza slice from street vendor
Go have drinks at the carousel bar instead.
Subway.
The subway is the way to go. Be smart. Be safe. It's no different than being in Nola or downtown baton rouge.
Don't make yourself a target and you won't be a target.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 6:49 pm to TronWall
Oven never been to an actual in new york Broadway show. Just booked 3 in 6 days. Music Man with Hugh Jackman, Beetlejuice (love that movie) and Book of Mormon (feel the kids are old enough for it now)
Lots of Statute pedestal tickets are open so doing that too.
Though I'm also looking for other things. Wife hates heights so observation decks are out.
What are the boards thoughts into going into the Real Little Italy in Bronx? Looks great for people who like Italian food. As the Manhattan little Italy seems to shrink every year.
I've never been to the Bronx. Only borough I haven't been to.
Lots of Statute pedestal tickets are open so doing that too.
Though I'm also looking for other things. Wife hates heights so observation decks are out.
What are the boards thoughts into going into the Real Little Italy in Bronx? Looks great for people who like Italian food. As the Manhattan little Italy seems to shrink every year.
I've never been to the Bronx. Only borough I haven't been to.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 9:10 am to Napoleon
FYI I am TERRIFIED of heights but loved Top of the Rock..it's really not terrifying. If you can't convince her, maybe she could wait at the bottom for you and the kids to do it. It's a fantastic view of the entire city.
A guided walking tour of Central Park was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be when I did it several years ago.
Madame Tusseaud's wax museum is a great family thing to do---very fun!
A guided walking tour of Central Park was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be when I did it several years ago.
Madame Tusseaud's wax museum is a great family thing to do---very fun!
Posted on 4/7/22 at 3:35 pm to skeeter531
quote:Horse carriage ride covers way more ground and isn't as terrible as it sounds.
A guided walking tour of Central Park was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be when I did it several years ago.
Then you can grab lunch/brunch at tavern on the green.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 3:49 pm to Mahootney
I'm not a fan of those --poor horses in the hot sun and some have died , some have been hit by cars after being spooked...walking is healthier and safer for the horses.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 4:57 pm to AbitaFan08
beef-a-reeno I think was called that caused his problem?
Posted on 4/7/22 at 5:03 pm to TronWall
The 9/11 memorial is worth a visit.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 5:09 pm to lilibet
yes the 9/11 museum is well worth a visit...butfor kids depending on their age I would say.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 5:12 pm to skeeter531
You are correct. Poor rusty couldn’t handle the beef-a-rino.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 5:14 pm to lilibet
quote:
The 9/11 memorial is worth a visit.
While this is 100% correct, I always warn people to:
A) plan to spend multiple hours there, and
B) don’t plan to do anything fun after because you just won’t be in the mood
Posted on 4/8/22 at 12:19 pm to TronWall
My wife and I visited New York this past summer...we stayed for about 4 days, so we had a little more time to work with than you did. Here was our takeaways.
1. While the trip had its good, we will not return. Of all of our vacation locations, this was our least favorite. We spend 4 days in Boston, followed by 4 days in New York. Boston was a thousand times better. We were amazed at how trashy NYC was with the homeless everywhere, trash bags stacked up 10ft high, and just litter everywhere in general. Boston was a much cleaner place...more high class feeling. NYC is just bombarded with tourists who don't give a shite and we felt like that's what led to us not liking it quite as much.
2. We took the subway or walked everywhere we went. We never once got in a taxi or on a bus at either city. We thought it was incredibly easy to figure out, especially using Google Maps or the Map App on iphone. They both do a good job of telling you where to board, which train, when to swap trains, etc. The New York subways were newer looking and cleaner than Boston's. We also booked a hotel that was near Penn Station, since it has access to all parts of the city via subway. We were within 150 yards of Penn Station so walking to/from the subway was easy...just really convenient in general.
3. For food, skip the street vendors. They suck and are overpriced. You're gonna pay no matter what you eat in NYC (unless you're just searching out cheap/fastfood areas)...might as well get quality. We found local diners and such for most meals. Don't be afraid to ask locals for suggestions...they will send you to smaller locally owned places which aren't so commercialized and are usually pretty dang good. I specifically remember John's of Bleecker St (pizza joint) which was awesome. We ate at Keen's Steakhouse one night which was very nice. When in Chinatown, the best place we ate was Shanghai 21. I've never had real Chinese like that...it was great.
4. We spent one day exploring the scenic areas and shopping. We walked about 12 miles this day, all the way from our hotel up to Times Square, then walked over to Fifth Avenue and did lots of shopping there. Finally took the subway back to the hotel. We left the hotel that morning and made it back around 6 or 7pm, then went to eat.
5. We spent one day in the Bronx. We went to the Bronx Zoo, then went and saw Yankee Stadium. They were having an away series, so we couldn't catch a game. We did go into a few of the local bars near the stadium and ate/watched a game on TV with some of the regulars, who were very cool and gave us some other areas to check out.
6. We spend one day in the southeastern section of Manhattan. We saw the 9/11 Memorial, went to the Trade Center Mall, rode out on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then walked around Battery Park, Tribeca, Soho. Just checking out local stuff and seeing what we can see. We aren't huge fans of the big bright lights and commercialized areas you think of when you think New York. We preferred just seeing how the regular folks around there live.
7. We spent one day exploring ChinaTown in the morning/lunch time (my personal favorite part of the whole NYC trip) and walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Chinatown was very clean. The people were friendly (though you will have to tell 100x people you don't want to buy their fake Louis Vuittons and such). The food was good, even the little snacks and noodles we got from street vendors. After walking the bridge, we took the subway from Brooklyn to Coney Island (long arse ride), got some Nathan's hotdogs, walked the beach some...once again, we were turned off by the quality of people there.
So long story short, we just weren't that amazed by all of the lights and attractions most people think of...we were turned off by the trashiness and some of the people we encountered. Lots of good found if you look in the right places. Way too much to see and do. you've got almost no chance of getting it all in 2 days.
1. While the trip had its good, we will not return. Of all of our vacation locations, this was our least favorite. We spend 4 days in Boston, followed by 4 days in New York. Boston was a thousand times better. We were amazed at how trashy NYC was with the homeless everywhere, trash bags stacked up 10ft high, and just litter everywhere in general. Boston was a much cleaner place...more high class feeling. NYC is just bombarded with tourists who don't give a shite and we felt like that's what led to us not liking it quite as much.
2. We took the subway or walked everywhere we went. We never once got in a taxi or on a bus at either city. We thought it was incredibly easy to figure out, especially using Google Maps or the Map App on iphone. They both do a good job of telling you where to board, which train, when to swap trains, etc. The New York subways were newer looking and cleaner than Boston's. We also booked a hotel that was near Penn Station, since it has access to all parts of the city via subway. We were within 150 yards of Penn Station so walking to/from the subway was easy...just really convenient in general.
3. For food, skip the street vendors. They suck and are overpriced. You're gonna pay no matter what you eat in NYC (unless you're just searching out cheap/fastfood areas)...might as well get quality. We found local diners and such for most meals. Don't be afraid to ask locals for suggestions...they will send you to smaller locally owned places which aren't so commercialized and are usually pretty dang good. I specifically remember John's of Bleecker St (pizza joint) which was awesome. We ate at Keen's Steakhouse one night which was very nice. When in Chinatown, the best place we ate was Shanghai 21. I've never had real Chinese like that...it was great.
4. We spent one day exploring the scenic areas and shopping. We walked about 12 miles this day, all the way from our hotel up to Times Square, then walked over to Fifth Avenue and did lots of shopping there. Finally took the subway back to the hotel. We left the hotel that morning and made it back around 6 or 7pm, then went to eat.
5. We spent one day in the Bronx. We went to the Bronx Zoo, then went and saw Yankee Stadium. They were having an away series, so we couldn't catch a game. We did go into a few of the local bars near the stadium and ate/watched a game on TV with some of the regulars, who were very cool and gave us some other areas to check out.
6. We spend one day in the southeastern section of Manhattan. We saw the 9/11 Memorial, went to the Trade Center Mall, rode out on a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, then walked around Battery Park, Tribeca, Soho. Just checking out local stuff and seeing what we can see. We aren't huge fans of the big bright lights and commercialized areas you think of when you think New York. We preferred just seeing how the regular folks around there live.
7. We spent one day exploring ChinaTown in the morning/lunch time (my personal favorite part of the whole NYC trip) and walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Chinatown was very clean. The people were friendly (though you will have to tell 100x people you don't want to buy their fake Louis Vuittons and such). The food was good, even the little snacks and noodles we got from street vendors. After walking the bridge, we took the subway from Brooklyn to Coney Island (long arse ride), got some Nathan's hotdogs, walked the beach some...once again, we were turned off by the quality of people there.
So long story short, we just weren't that amazed by all of the lights and attractions most people think of...we were turned off by the trashiness and some of the people we encountered. Lots of good found if you look in the right places. Way too much to see and do. you've got almost no chance of getting it all in 2 days.
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