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I need someone to sell me on a New York vacation
Posted on 4/30/19 at 11:55 am
Posted on 4/30/19 at 11:55 am
The wife is wanting to head to New York over July 4th (Wednesday to Sunday) for a trip. Flights are $200 out of NOLA and some of her cousins have an AirBnB property in Tribeca so we can stay for free.
I know its New York so there are obviously tons of things to do, I am just not a fan of sight seeing or touristy things and it seems like that is what New York vacations revolve around. I wouldn't mind seeing a show on Broadway, the Museum of Natural History and 9/11 Museum, but outside of those things and eating nice dinners, what else can we try and do?
I know its New York so there are obviously tons of things to do, I am just not a fan of sight seeing or touristy things and it seems like that is what New York vacations revolve around. I wouldn't mind seeing a show on Broadway, the Museum of Natural History and 9/11 Museum, but outside of those things and eating nice dinners, what else can we try and do?
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Posted on 4/30/19 at 11:57 am to Drunken Crawfish
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The wife is wanting to head to New York
There it is. No selling needed. You’re going buddy.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:04 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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outside of those things and eating nice dinners, what else can we try and do?
outside of seeing nationally famous landmarks and eating great food what else is there? What exactly do you want from a vacation? Serious question..I konw you said you're not into seeing touristy stuff, what is it you'd want if you could pick the location?
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Flights are $200 out of NOLA and some of her cousins have an AirBnB property in Tribeca so we can stay for free
You're gonna be hard pressed to EVER beat a $400 total expense on airfare and lodging for 2 in NYC for a 5 day stay.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:11 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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I need someone to sell me on a New York vacation
Ok:
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The wife is wanting to head to New York over July 4th (Wednesday to Sunday) for a trip. Flights are $200 out of NOLA and some of her cousins have an AirBnB property in Tribeca so we can stay for free.
There you go. Pretty solid argument in favor of New York.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:14 pm to WG_Dawg
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outside of seeing nationally famous landmarks and eating great food what else is there? What exactly do you want from a vacation? Serious question..I konw you said you're not into seeing touristy stuff, what is it you'd want if you could pick the location?
Most of my favorite vacations have revolved around activities (skiing, hiking/camping, fishing/hunting, golf) and I love being on or close to the water.
Since she really wants to go, its basically a done deal. I guess what I am really trying to do is just find some off the beaten path activities that we could also incorporate into a trip to avoid five days of nothing but breakfast, lunch dinner and walking around the city. Although it sounds like that may be unavoidable.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:20 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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Most of my favorite vacations have revolved around activities (skiing, hiking/camping, fishing/hunting, golf) and I love being on or close to the water.
Wife and I had this argument the other day. She only wants beach trips but now wants NYC. I want like you stated you prefer, I’m shite out of luck right now. My daughter wants beach still and boys too young to care.
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:21 pm to Drunken Crawfish
You sound like a blast to go on vacation with. It's one of the largest cities in the world - pretty sure you can fill 5 days with entertaining stuff without being super touristy.
Go to smaller/local bars to listen to live music
Check out some of the smaller comedy clubs
Visit some of the breweries in Brooklyn
Go out to Williamsburg, it's a beautiful area
See a play off Broadway
Or maybe just do some of the things your wife wants to do even if it's touristy.
Go to smaller/local bars to listen to live music
Check out some of the smaller comedy clubs
Visit some of the breweries in Brooklyn
Go out to Williamsburg, it's a beautiful area
See a play off Broadway
Or maybe just do some of the things your wife wants to do even if it's touristy.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:24 pm to Drunken Crawfish
My advice would be to get over yourself and see NYC. See the sights. You don’t have to wait in line everywhere but it would be a crime to go to NYC for that cheap and then do nothing.
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
Go to the Highline and walk it.
Do a Broadway show.
Walk through Central Park.
Free walking tour of grand central station.
Hit some golf balls at a range overlooking the Hudson.
Have a drink at a rooftop bar overlooking the Empire State Building.
Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and back again.
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
Go to the Highline and walk it.
Do a Broadway show.
Walk through Central Park.
Free walking tour of grand central station.
Hit some golf balls at a range overlooking the Hudson.
Have a drink at a rooftop bar overlooking the Empire State Building.
Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and back again.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:33 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Add the Intrepid Museum to your list
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:49 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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I am just not a fan of sight seeing or touristy things and it seems like that is what New York vacations revolve around.
They do, some people try to tell people dont stay there or go here because thats where the tourist go, but thats what you are in Manhattan. Just embrace it. There is actually a decent amount of stuff to keep most entertained and its not that bad like tourist traps in beach towns or places in the middle of no where.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:06 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Mets are in town aginst the Phillies. Maybe Nola will pitch
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:37 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I went the week of July 4 a few years ago. Stayed in Times Square area and had a blast. I went solo, and it wasn't my first time in NYC. Find a rooftop to watch fireworks on the 4th- it was the best fireworks show I've seen.
I'm heading there for Memorial Day with the family, I love being there. Such a big city, the sights, smells, sounds make you feel alive. I love riding the subway, interacting with people that we would never seen in S Louisiana.
Not saying its all roses, but its vacation- just enjoy being somewhere different for a few days. And yes, there are awesome deals on direct flights MSY-NYC right now.
I'm heading there for Memorial Day with the family, I love being there. Such a big city, the sights, smells, sounds make you feel alive. I love riding the subway, interacting with people that we would never seen in S Louisiana.
Not saying its all roses, but its vacation- just enjoy being somewhere different for a few days. And yes, there are awesome deals on direct flights MSY-NYC right now.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:38 pm to CHEEEEESE
Define vacation
You can do a lot of things in New York City from sports to broadway to sightseeing to dining
You will walk a lot and stay busy
For a relaxaing vacation I would say no
You can do a lot of things in New York City from sports to broadway to sightseeing to dining
You will walk a lot and stay busy
For a relaxaing vacation I would say no
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:45 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Walk around the village and drink
always works for me
always works for me
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:48 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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over July 4th (Wednesday to Sunday)
Have you ever seen the fireworks over New York Harbor on the 4th ? This would be worth the whole trip just on its own.
You can take a boat ride around the harbor and see Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island up close.
You can literally spend 3 days walking around Manhattan and not even make a dent.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:57 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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Most of my favorite vacations have revolved around activities (skiing, hiking/camping, fishing/hunting, golf) and I love being on or close to the water.
You are on the water in NYC
, beaches are easily accessible, Christopher Street Pier, can rent a boat for the day and ride around or go fishing. Hikes in both Central Park and Prospect Park could easily fill a day. Plenty of golf ranges and courses nearby if you want to spend a day doing that. NYC has everything which is what makes it great. You can do as little or as much as you want.Posted on 4/30/19 at 2:29 pm to hiltacular
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You are on the water in NYC , beaches are easily accessible, Christopher Street Pier, can rent a boat for the day and ride around or go fishing
Staten Island Ferry is a free, an hour boat ride with some good views and cheap beers.
I mention this a lot on here
Posted on 4/30/19 at 2:48 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I like to check Atlas Obscura for alternative ideas.
My big thing lately has been to go to the oldest restaurants in a city/area. Just real classic joints with really old recipes/style you can’t find anymore. That’s been a fun way to kill time on business trips. Like eating history.
My big thing lately has been to go to the oldest restaurants in a city/area. Just real classic joints with really old recipes/style you can’t find anymore. That’s been a fun way to kill time on business trips. Like eating history.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 3:02 pm to OldTigahFot
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Have you ever seen the fireworks over New York Harbor on the 4th ? This would be worth the whole trip just on its own.
I looked into this. They have tickets for a dinner cruise that ends with watching the fireworks. We will definitely do that if we go. Thanks everyone for the responses.
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My big thing lately has been to go to the oldest restaurants in a city/area. Just real classic joints with really old recipes/style you can’t find anymore. That’s been a fun way to kill time on business trips. Like eating history.
We will check out Fraunes Tavern, it is the site of the first continental congress in 1774.
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 3:09 pm to NYCAuburn
The Ikea ferry is also free on the weekends and will dump you in redhook which is an interesting old port that is one of the last areas of NYC that hasn't gotten developed (in a good way). Some cool bars/restaurants over there
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 3:11 pm
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