| New York 13:35 - Oct 31 with 8003 views | JakeITFC |
Going on Thursday.
Anything I must do? Got 5 nights, already got a few sporting things planned so don't worry about suggesting those. Thanks in advance. |  | | |  |
| New York on 13:38 - Oct 31 with 7280 views | Bluejames |
Top of the Rock, 8am ( or earliest it opens) |  | | |
| New York on 13:39 - Oct 31 with 7279 views | SpruceMoose |
I can probably make some suggestions, but what kind of stuff do you actually like doing? There's loads of historical stuff for example, but if that's not you;re bag I won't waste your time suggesting it! |  |
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| New York on 13:40 - Oct 31 with 7277 views | StokieBlue |
The High Line.
Must be lovely in the autumnal weather, can stop for a rooftop cocktail half way along.
http://www.thehighline.org/
If you get bored of the steaks (unlikely) then this place is nice for lunch:
http://www.bastapastanyc.com/
The pasta mixed and then served out of a giant wheel of parmesan at your table is superb.
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| New York on 13:46 - Oct 31 with 7255 views | SpruceMoose |
| New York on 13:39 - Oct 31 by SpruceMoose |
I can probably make some suggestions, but what kind of stuff do you actually like doing? There's loads of historical stuff for example, but if that's not you;re bag I won't waste your time suggesting it! |
1) Take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry. It's free. Don't worry about visiting Staten Island, there's nothing there, but it does offer great views of Lower Manhattan.
2) Top of the Rock. Better than the Empire State building as it is quieter, cheaper and you can actually see the Empire State Building. There's also a bar up there, with a great terrace.
3) If you're into museums, check out the Met. Don;t be fooled by the admission fee, it is suggested admission price only. Slap down $5 instead of the $20+ they suggest. They won't think anything of it.
4) Get out to Brooklyn or Queens. If you're a beer drinker there are loads of great tap rooms/breweries - Other Half, SingleCut, Brooklyn Brewery, Threes, Folksbier, Torst etc.
5) Just walk about, it's the best way to see stuff as you go from neighborhood to neighborhood. Suggested routes, walk W4th Street through Greenwich Village, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll along the High Line.
If you want to PM where what part of the city you'll be staying in I can probably suggest some bars/food places etc. | |
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| New York on 13:48 - Oct 31 with 7246 views | Pendejo |
| New York on 13:39 - Oct 31 by SpruceMoose |
I can probably make some suggestions, but what kind of stuff do you actually like doing? There's loads of historical stuff for example, but if that's not you;re bag I won't waste your time suggesting it! |
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| New York on 13:49 - Oct 31 with 7235 views | SpruceMoose |
| New York on 13:48 - Oct 31 by Pendejo |
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| New York on 13:49 - Oct 31 with 7237 views | Lesta_Tractor |
Don't eat between now and Thursday, you'll need the space.
Top of the rock early in the morning is pretty cool. |  |
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| New York on 14:03 - Oct 31 with 7187 views | itfcjoe |
Obvious things are obvious for a reason would be my advice
Top of the rock, try and go when weather is clear
Spent some time in Central Park, but being cold may not be ideal to spend too long but need to have a walk round it.
The 9/11 memorial will occupy a whole day as is so brilliantly done in the museum
Head over to the Statue of Liberty and spend a bit of time at Ellis Island heading around the museum of immigration there
Guggenheim is a stunningly designed building from the outside and inside although I'm not a huge art fan
Head to some bars, sit at the bar and watch sports and make your way through the dozens of beers on tap, eating chicken wings and meat.
The High Line is great.
Loads more too, you'll be booking to go back within a week of returning.... |  |
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| New York on 14:27 - Oct 31 with 7143 views | JakeITFC |
| New York on 13:38 - Oct 31 by Bluejames |
Top of the Rock, 8am ( or earliest it opens) |
Is it worth booking in advance or just turning up? | | | |
| New York on 14:32 - Oct 31 with 7123 views | Tonyj |
| New York on 13:46 - Oct 31 by SpruceMoose |
1) Take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry. It's free. Don't worry about visiting Staten Island, there's nothing there, but it does offer great views of Lower Manhattan.
2) Top of the Rock. Better than the Empire State building as it is quieter, cheaper and you can actually see the Empire State Building. There's also a bar up there, with a great terrace.
3) If you're into museums, check out the Met. Don;t be fooled by the admission fee, it is suggested admission price only. Slap down $5 instead of the $20+ they suggest. They won't think anything of it.
4) Get out to Brooklyn or Queens. If you're a beer drinker there are loads of great tap rooms/breweries - Other Half, SingleCut, Brooklyn Brewery, Threes, Folksbier, Torst etc.
5) Just walk about, it's the best way to see stuff as you go from neighborhood to neighborhood. Suggested routes, walk W4th Street through Greenwich Village, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, stroll along the High Line.
If you want to PM where what part of the city you'll be staying in I can probably suggest some bars/food places etc. |
very wierdly, I did all those things there* (swapping the Met for the Guggenheim) and can also reccomend them.
*is your name Michael and did you come with me on my trip?
Edit: left field suggestion: try Rooservelt Island - other worldly and strangely quiet given where it is. [Post edited 31 Oct 2017 14:34]
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| New York on 14:33 - Oct 31 with 7118 views | factual_blue |
You could try counting the cars on the New Jersey turnpike. |  |
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| New York on 14:41 - Oct 31 with 7095 views | Axeldalai_lama |
We found the new york pass massively good value.
https://www.newyorkpass.com
river cruises, bus tours etc included as well as 9/11 memorial, empire states building, top of the rock, Moma, intrepid, guggenhiem, yankee stadium tour, madam tussauds and 80 odd other big attractions including walking tours, food tours etc.
The only downside, if you can call it that, was that we were absolutely knackered cramming it all in! |  | | |
| New York on 15:10 - Oct 31 with 7033 views | artsbossbeard |
Pack decent shoes and walk.
Looks like everyone else has covered most things although I'll add:
Pizza at Grimaldi's, Brooklyn. Amazing.
Batting cages @ Chelsea Pier. Decent laugh not being able to hit a baseball whilst little kids connect wonderfully.
Mr Dennehy's is a decent sports bar in Manhattan. Plenty of Brits gather there for the footy, if that's your sort of thing. Owner is a big Everton fan. Not too far from Chelsea Pier either.
Fantastic place, you'll love it. |  |
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| New York on 15:17 - Oct 31 with 7020 views | chiddley |
go to Tacombi mexican restaurant.
go to the best burgers in NY . The Burger Joint. www.burgerjointny.com/56thstreet Trust me on this one.
Soho for shopping and bars. |  |
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| New York on 15:23 - Oct 31 with 7000 views | bluefunk |
Free stuff - Staten Island Ferry, The Public Library, Grand Central Station (a must visit imo) Central Park, if it's your first visit Times Sq, just to say you've been there. Walk around SoHo for some of the old (for NYC) buildings, like the Singer building,
If you are into museums The Met is absolutely wonderful and has a great roof top with views of Central Park.
If you can get across to Brooklyn just before sundown, there's the classic view of Manhattan as the lights go on - well worth it
But generally walk around and enjoy the experience, especially if you organise your days to make the most of your time, for example the 9/11 museum is within easy walking distance of Wall Street and the Staten Island ferry terminal. |  | | |
| New York on 15:38 - Oct 31 with 6966 views | SpruceMoose |
| New York on 14:32 - Oct 31 by Tonyj |
very wierdly, I did all those things there* (swapping the Met for the Guggenheim) and can also reccomend them.
*is your name Michael and did you come with me on my trip?
Edit: left field suggestion: try Rooservelt Island - other worldly and strangely quiet given where it is. [Post edited 31 Oct 2017 14:34]
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Sorry, I'm not a Michael!
Roosevelt Island can be good for a quick stroll, there is something weird about it. Can also catch the sky tram thing across the river from there, which is pretty fun. [Post edited 31 Oct 2017 15:39]
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| New York on 15:42 - Oct 31 with 6941 views | bluejake78 |
We did the West coast Nothing booked but we did stay in ShOOT holes.3600 miles but I was glad to get back to Suffolk.A good day on the beach but Suffolk is for me.I won't be going back. |  | | |
| New York on 16:07 - Oct 31 with 6888 views | itfcjoe |
| New York on 14:41 - Oct 31 by Axeldalai_lama |
We found the new york pass massively good value.
https://www.newyorkpass.com
river cruises, bus tours etc included as well as 9/11 memorial, empire states building, top of the rock, Moma, intrepid, guggenhiem, yankee stadium tour, madam tussauds and 80 odd other big attractions including walking tours, food tours etc.
The only downside, if you can call it that, was that we were absolutely knackered cramming it all in! |
I would second that, but me and Mrs itfcjoe like an action packed busy holiday so if you want something a bit more leisurely it may not work as well | |
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| New York on 16:34 - Oct 31 with 6853 views | SpruceMoose |
| New York on 15:42 - Oct 31 by bluejake78 |
We did the West coast Nothing booked but we did stay in ShOOT holes.3600 miles but I was glad to get back to Suffolk.A good day on the beach but Suffolk is for me.I won't be going back. |
California's loss, I'm sure | |
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| New York on 16:47 - Oct 31 with 6826 views | JoeSoap |
| New York on 14:27 - Oct 31 by JakeITFC |
Is it worth booking in advance or just turning up? |
Best to book first for top of the rock. |  |
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| New York on 16:59 - Oct 31 with 6797 views | SpruceMoose |
| New York on 16:47 - Oct 31 by JoeSoap |
Best to book first for top of the rock. |
Top of the Rock costs about $40 I think, for the basic experience. An alternative, in the same building, is to reserve a table at the Rainbow Room for free. It'll just cost you drinks (one drink per person minimum) They have an outside terrace too, for all your photographic needs (they're on the 65th floor, the Top of the Rock experience is 67th, 69th and 70th floors.
https://rainbowroom.com/bar-sixty-five/
That'll be $15.99 please. | |
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| New York on 17:02 - Oct 31 with 6789 views | StokieBlue |
| New York on 16:59 - Oct 31 by SpruceMoose |
Top of the Rock costs about $40 I think, for the basic experience. An alternative, in the same building, is to reserve a table at the Rainbow Room for free. It'll just cost you drinks (one drink per person minimum) They have an outside terrace too, for all your photographic needs (they're on the 65th floor, the Top of the Rock experience is 67th, 69th and 70th floors.
https://rainbowroom.com/bar-sixty-five/
That'll be $15.99 please. |
This place is good for rooftop drinks:
https://www.thepresslounge.com/
It's great because you get a view of the river as well as a great view of Manhattan as the surrounding buildings are smaller giving you a great overall view.
To be fair, there are loads of good bars in NYC though.
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| New York on 01:58 - Nov 1 with 6597 views | Swansea_Blue |
Maybe give Lower Manhattan a miss 
Although it'll probably be one of the safest cities over here now. |  |
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