Just posting a general question to people who have been to New York, will do a google as well for sight seeing. But just wondering from people experience. Going for new year this year for a week with the gf and if anyone recommends things to do and go see? just to add to the list thanks.
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It's been a couple of years since I went, been in Feb and Oct now but would recommend ice skating in Central Park if it's still there, otherwise I think they do it at the Rockefeller.
Also, the toy shop FYO Schwarz is always worth a visit as it's rather impressive. Other than that you have the usual Statue tour or just look around the shops.
Night time at Times Square always has a lot going on.
Also, the toy shop FYO Schwarz is always worth a visit as it's rather impressive. Other than that you have the usual Statue tour or just look around the shops.
Night time at Times Square always has a lot going on.
A quick 'behind-the-scenes' look at the UN HQ is something I haven't heard many other people do. I found it interesting enough.
Wholefoods Market by Columbus Circle has some very nice stuff if you need to sit down for a cheap snack.
Theres the touristy mumbo jumbo of course, worth pointing out that I think Rockefeller is better value than Empire State for getting up high for views.
Wholefoods Market by Columbus Circle has some very nice stuff if you need to sit down for a cheap snack.
Theres the touristy mumbo jumbo of course, worth pointing out that I think Rockefeller is better value than Empire State for getting up high for views.
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I got to see a drunk hobo ****ing on the bus, at around 10am.
The bus driver called the police and we had to wait for a replacement bus to arrive.
If you have ever seen the Harold and Kumar movie, there is a few White cCastles on the island.
The bus driver called the police and we had to wait for a replacement bus to arrive.
If you have ever seen the Harold and Kumar movie, there is a few White cCastles on the island.
Given the choice of the Empire State queues, and the Rockerfeller Centre - do the the RF. , and the queues aren't anything like as bad.
Get yourself over to the Intrepid Museum too if you're into planes & stuff. They have an SR71 Blackbird. Awesome plane is awesome!
Do 5th Avenue of course, and Central Park.
Ground zero is interesting albeit there's not much there - it's kind of a sobering experience down that way.
If you're into your food check out Gordon Ramsay at the London - probably my fave place in the world to eat.
Get yourself over to the Intrepid Museum too if you're into planes & stuff. They have an SR71 Blackbird. Awesome plane is awesome!
Do 5th Avenue of course, and Central Park.
Ground zero is interesting albeit there's not much there - it's kind of a sobering experience down that way.
If you're into your food check out Gordon Ramsay at the London - probably my fave place in the world to eat.
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Macy's if you like shopping.
Been a few times, I absolutely love the place!
First off - get the City Pass. As it's your first time, you'll get a load of use out of it. The bonus is that you save on queue times,as you can usually buy your tickets away from the standard queue.
As for attractions - the "must sees" are:
Empire State Building
Rockerfeller Centre (Radio City is nearby as well)
Central Park (the Zoo is also well worth a visit)
USS Intrepid (retired aircraft carrier, brilliantly set up with loads of planes on the flight deck)
Statue of Liberty (save yourself time and just take the free Staten Island Ferry instead)
Grand Central Station - amazing architecture, loads of shops. Worth a quick spin through.
Times Square - yes, it's tourist central, but it's amazing by day and even more spectacular at night. If you get someone offering you comedy tickets - take them. Been a couple times and they get some very decent comedians in. Ask about drink minimums though
Highline Park - converted railway tracks turned into a park in the air. Not been yet, but it's supposed to be fantastic
Madison Square Gardens - sadly no NBA tickets to be had as they're on lockout, but you should be able to pick up NHL tickets for the Rangers. Check the USA ticketmaster site and select "will call" to pick up your tickets on the night. Also do the tour, it's well worth it.
Natural History Musem
Guggenhem
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
I'd also add:
Police Museum - brilliant 9/11 exhibition.
If you have time, Atlantic City is great. I did it as an overnight in the middle of my NY stay. It's got some great outlet stores and the casinos are pretty decent.
Shopping:
Macys - go to the visitor centre on the mezzanine with your passport and you'll get a 10% discount card
Century 21 - TK Maxx on steroids. Amazing range of cut price clothes, shoes etc. It's absolute chaos, but I have stocked up there time and time again. It's also right next to Wall Street and the WTC, so you can chalk them off at the same time.
J&R Electronics/B&H Photo - the two best electronics shops. B&H is brilliant for cameras (duh)
5th Avenue is the place to go for all your brand name shops. Start at the Apple Store on 59th and work your way down.
Transport:
Get a weekly Metrocard. It's unlimited use and is the best way to get around. Don't bother with buses. Taxis are pretty reasonable for short hops.
I'd also recommend taking a taxi or Airbus (shuttle service) into New York - the view as you come in is amazing, especially at night.
First off - get the City Pass. As it's your first time, you'll get a load of use out of it. The bonus is that you save on queue times,as you can usually buy your tickets away from the standard queue.
As for attractions - the "must sees" are:
Empire State Building
Rockerfeller Centre (Radio City is nearby as well)
Central Park (the Zoo is also well worth a visit)
USS Intrepid (retired aircraft carrier, brilliantly set up with loads of planes on the flight deck)
Statue of Liberty (save yourself time and just take the free Staten Island Ferry instead)
Grand Central Station - amazing architecture, loads of shops. Worth a quick spin through.
Times Square - yes, it's tourist central, but it's amazing by day and even more spectacular at night. If you get someone offering you comedy tickets - take them. Been a couple times and they get some very decent comedians in. Ask about drink minimums though
Highline Park - converted railway tracks turned into a park in the air. Not been yet, but it's supposed to be fantastic
Madison Square Gardens - sadly no NBA tickets to be had as they're on lockout, but you should be able to pick up NHL tickets for the Rangers. Check the USA ticketmaster site and select "will call" to pick up your tickets on the night. Also do the tour, it's well worth it.
Natural History Musem
Guggenhem
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
I'd also add:
Police Museum - brilliant 9/11 exhibition.
If you have time, Atlantic City is great. I did it as an overnight in the middle of my NY stay. It's got some great outlet stores and the casinos are pretty decent.
Shopping:
Macys - go to the visitor centre on the mezzanine with your passport and you'll get a 10% discount card
Century 21 - TK Maxx on steroids. Amazing range of cut price clothes, shoes etc. It's absolute chaos, but I have stocked up there time and time again. It's also right next to Wall Street and the WTC, so you can chalk them off at the same time.
J&R Electronics/B&H Photo - the two best electronics shops. B&H is brilliant for cameras (duh)
5th Avenue is the place to go for all your brand name shops. Start at the Apple Store on 59th and work your way down.
Transport:
Get a weekly Metrocard. It's unlimited use and is the best way to get around. Don't bother with buses. Taxis are pretty reasonable for short hops.
I'd also recommend taking a taxi or Airbus (shuttle service) into New York - the view as you come in is amazing, especially at night.
Head over to Little Italy and go to Lombardi's for a Pizza. It's the oldest Pizzeria in America. The food is good, has a teriffic atmosphere and isn't expensive.
It's on the corner of Mott St and Spring St, so if you take the Metro, get off at the Spring St station, turn right, cross Mulberry St and it is on the corner of the next street over.
It's on the corner of Mott St and Spring St, so if you take the Metro, get off at the Spring St station, turn right, cross Mulberry St and it is on the corner of the next street over.
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Don't do the Empire State building tour - just go up to the "Top of the Rock" instead.
Go to the outlet mall in Woodbury Common - it is a day trip but worth it. Buses from Penn Station.
Go to the outlet mall in Woodbury Common - it is a day trip but worth it. Buses from Penn Station.
Hey, I went with my family last year and went to a lot of the sights mentioned. A good restaurant that the gf may like is Ellen's Stardust Diner with singing waiters/waitresses dancing on the tables and stuff. Not really my thing but my family loved it
Do not, under any circumstances, go to Times Square on New Year's Eve. You get boxed in for eight hours before the ball drop, can't move and have to bring a bottle to relieve yourself.
Find a decent bar somewhere instead. Americans are pretty friendly drinkers.
Find a decent bar somewhere instead. Americans are pretty friendly drinkers.