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Going to New York City with the family. I need help.

Posted on 7/16/24 at 1:01 am
Posted by Nativebullet
Natchez, MS
Member since Feb 2011
5169 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 1:01 am
Thank you
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Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
32644 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 7:04 am to
See a musical, not a play. Check out:
-Moulin Rouge
-Back to the Future

Stay at The Muse hotel

See 9/11 museum
Walk through Central Park

Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6808 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 7:06 am to
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I’ve stayed here Lotte Palace, with family/kids in the last couple of years and enjoyed it. Great location. Directly behind St. Patrick Cathedral. It’s close to Times Square and the Park and museums w/o being in the fray. Essa Bagel is a fun local place to eat breakfast.

Local breakfast place that is fun:

LINK
This post was edited on 7/16/24 at 7:07 am
Posted by OhioLSUfan
Columbus, OH
Member since Oct 2007
1877 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 7:26 am to
Check out the High Line on the west side of manhattan- it’s an elevated walkway/park on the west side.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33070 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 7:29 am to
So many things. We went two years ago with the kids and loved it.

For Broadway, I’d do Hamilton, Lion King, Book of Morman or Back to the Future

It’s a foodie paradise so go get some NYC pizza and try some cool restaurants . Something neat is they have a city Pizza tour with a guide that you get to try 3 of the best and hear the history.

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Go to a Yankees or Mets game

Definitely check out the American Museum of Natural History

Take a boat to the Statue of Liberty
Take a boat to Coney Island

Something neat I did once was a mafia tour. They show you all the hangs of the famous mob bosses and important landmarks.

If you have time just walk around Chinatown and Littly Italy and get some food

See what concerts are in town playing Madison Square Garden or another venue. Maybe one of their favorite artists will be there.

Go to the top of the Freedom Tower in the fastest elevator in the US

So many options. Enjoy
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27882 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 8:04 am to
Do not do Book of Mormon with your kids. It’s hysterical, but it’s not something to watch with kids.

Wicked and Hamilton would be the top 2 to see.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33070 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 8:36 am to
Well I was assuming upper teen agers, lol. I agree it’s the most dicey. Hamilton would be my top choice and I’m a massive Back to the Future fan.
Posted by tylerlsu2008
Monaco
Member since Jul 2015
1513 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 8:58 am to
Make sure to bring very summery clothes. It's hot as frick this year.

My personal go-to restaurants (French heavy and mostly West Village / Downtown):
-Minetta Tavern (probably my favorite -- great burgers)
-I Sodi (toughest of the bunch to get into)
-L'Artusi
-Waverly Inn
-Le Gratin
-Raoul's

All of these are on Resy. You can also set notifications for cancellations that open up.

Yall may want to hit up some of the big steakhouses. Wolfgangs on Park is safe bet and my wife took me to Gallaghers which was good. I have yet to go to Keens or Sparks.

Definitely go to Katz for some pastrami sandwiches. Yes, you will think it's expensive, but it is amazing. Lower East Side

ETA: I live near John's on Bleeker now and it does live up to the hype. It is amazing. No slices, whole pizza's only. Lines are crazy sometimes, but actually moves pretty fast.
This post was edited on 7/16/24 at 8:59 am
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27882 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 9:20 am to
quote:

Well I was assuming upper teen agers, lol. I agree it’s the most dicey. Hamilton would be my top choice and I’m a massive Back to the Future fan.


I haven’t seen Back to the Future. Need to add it to the list.

For the OP: try and get into Tatiana for dinner one night. You won’t regret it.
Posted by Weagle89
Member since Jun 2020
69 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 9:22 am to
I don't have much to add as I have only been to NYC twice most recently in early June. The one tip I wish I had was that lots of restaurants don't take credit cards. I tend to never have cash on me and live off my credit card, so it caught me off guard.
Posted by Motownsix
Boise
Member since Oct 2022
3094 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 9:54 am to
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For Broadway, I’d do Hamilton, Lion King, Book of Morman or Back to the Future


Our teens loved Book of Morman but keep in mind it’s from the South Park duo so it’s a bit raunchy. If you like that sort of humor, we thought it was hilarious.
Posted by Motownsix
Boise
Member since Oct 2022
3094 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 10:04 am to
We used to stay at the Conrad Hilton on 54th because the rooms are a suite and offered more privacy if sharing a room with a teen.
Great location being close to CP or Time Square.
Angelos’s Coal Oven Pizza on 57th is one of my favorite pizza places nearby.
Something NYC has that would be new to you is the Highline. It’s an elevated park that is a great family exercise activity. It’s a little over a mile long.
Another must do every trip for my family is the oyster bar inside of Grand Central Station. Super casual inexpensive seafood. Love their clam chowder. The station itself is worth the walk through.
This post was edited on 7/16/24 at 10:10 am
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
23311 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 10:14 am to
To be fair I don't have much experience, but everyone always says that NYC in July and August is incredibly hot.

So you may strongly consider doing things like matinees and very early dinners, then hitting up some activities early evening.

Basically try to plan early and late outside or walking, and afternoon have an indoor activity.
Posted by Motownsix
Boise
Member since Oct 2022
3094 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 10:21 am to
quote:

To be fair I don't have much experience, but everyone always says that NYC in July and August is incredibly hot.


Hot and cold in NYC I can live with. Not often is it extreme one way or the other, but nothing is worse than being there when it is wet. I hate being in NYC when it rains.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33070 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 11:15 am to
Yeah the air temp might not be too bad but with big cities like NYC it creates a concrete dome.

I saw a meteorologist explain it one time with all the concrete and heat deflecting off the skyscrapers it feels 8-10 degrees warmer on the ground.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6808 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 2:39 pm to
I’ll second Wicked. It was great.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
108178 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 2:41 pm to
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The family wanted to go to NYC for a vacation. Have not booked hotel yet but will be near Times Square area. In the center of things near Central Park.
Abort this idea

Stay nowhere near Times Square

Stay closer to the park.

This post was edited on 7/16/24 at 2:42 pm
Posted by Bwmdx
Member since Dec 2018
3300 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 6:27 pm to
We did a walking/subway tour our first day in NYC and would highly recommend it. We got a chance to see a lot in one day got comfortable using the subway. We started Times Square and ended the day at the 911 Memorial after taking the Staten Island Ferry.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
32644 posts
Posted on 7/16/24 at 8:58 pm to
Bringing my wife there for her birthday in mid August, are there any Saturday/Sunday brunch spots which are high energy, with a DJ, etc?
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
28040 posts
Posted on 7/17/24 at 6:02 pm to
Take the fam to NY Pizza Suprema near Madison Square Garden.
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