Things to do in NYC

[jdizzle429]

The family and I are planning a trip to NYC next month and we'd appreciate some advice from any NYC locals or regulars on what we should see and what we should avoid. Thanks!

[masherscf]

On June 4, there's gonna be a live Diggnation.

Basically, there is everything to do in NYC.

What do you like to do?

[jdizzle429]

Well, we would like to know some good places to eat. Maybe some cool museums, shopping districts, and must-see attractions.

[masherscf]

Well, we would like to know some good places to eat. Maybe some cool museums, shopping districts, and must-see attractions.

Well, I don't eat in the city much. It's a little pricey. However, you can probably find some nice spots.

Basically, there are museums of every kind. The ticket prices run anywhere for ten to thirty dollars a pop. Unfortunately, the Intrepid Museum is closed for renovations. Check the websites for each venue. Plan to use the subway once you in the city. Short-term parking is not a bargain anywhere.
Museums. Short list (http://www.ny.com/museums/all.museums.html)

Zoos and aquariums. (http://www.ny.com/kids/zoos.html)

Must See.

The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island.
Ground Zero (WTC)
The Empire State Building.
Grand Central Station (you can wave to me on my way to work)
Brooklyn Bridge
Times Square
Macy's
UN?
Strawberry Fields (for Beatles fans)

Try 34th street for shopping.

B&H Photography... no that's just for photographers.

[tamtamg]

one of things i like to do food wise is go to the "celebrity" chefs' restaurants. There are a bunch of them in new york. for example the iron chefs have restaurants in new york. Morimoto has a place called Morimoto on 10th ave and 16th, Bobby Flay has Mesa Grill on 5th ave and 16th, and Mario Batali has a place called babbo on weaverly across from washington square park. I don't think cat cora has a place in new york, but i could be wrong, I only lived there for a few months, and theres only so places you can take in. Beyond the Iron Chefs, Anthony Bourdane has a place called Les Halles on park and 28th. A must go if you like french fries.

[deadnoob]

I'd say go to the book store and get one of the little travel guides. I've seen one that is a top 10 and it shows things like resturaunts, museums, things to see, etc. This way you can choose from the best of the best.

As for me, I've only been to MoMa. It was really cool looking at everything there so definetly check out at least one art museum. Usually I'll go shopping on Broadway in soho. As for eating, I grab Chipotle almost everytime. It really cheap and tastes pretty good.

Btw, where are you from?

[ariastar]

Strawberry Fields (for Beatles fans)

That's me!

[jdizzle429]

I'd say go to the book store and get one of the little travel guides. I've seen one that is a top 10 and it shows things like resturaunts, museums, things to see, etc. This way you can choose from the best of the best.

As for me, I've only been to MoMa. It was really cool looking at everything there so definetly check out at least one art museum. Usually I'll go shopping on Broadway in soho. As for eating, I grab Chipotle almost everytime. It really cheap and tastes pretty good.

Btw, where are you from?

I'm from Indianapolis.

[inertianinja]

Experience what good pizza really tastes like...

Go to the Strand bookstore...

Go to the Frick museum and hold your coat so you get yelled at....

Have awesome tex Mex at Blockheads...

Walk around soho....

Check out central park...

Stay away from any street with three digits...

Get cupcakes at magnolia....

Try not to do tourist things. The empire state and statue of liberty are a waste of time. Times square is also a cluster-F, but you should see it. Definitely don't eat there though!

[mega-man]

There are a lot of great things to do in the city. You can beat up prostitutes, steal any car you want, go on helicopter tours, shoot civilians in the head, join random street races, take down gangs, and even enjoy a good old police chase or two. Oh Wait, That's Liberty City. It's hard to tell the difference sometimes they're so similar.

As for NYC the sky is also the limit. Just keep it legal ;)

[eddielee]

Watch something on Broadway?

[sgtkabukiman]

hey i'm a new york college student and I have a few suggestions:

go check out what they have playing at the weekend midnight screenings at the Sunshine Cinema. I go every weekend, always something awesomse (eg: alien, muppet movie, jurassic park, troll 2, pee wee's big adventure, blade runner et al). A good change to shout at the screen and get no dirty looks.

If it's late and you're bored, you can go watch the circuit court hearings down by china-town. Those are interesting to watch late at night.

If you want to see a more independent film, head to the angelika-- it's famous for it's independent support.

The Amato opera is pretty awesome if you are in town during a performance. It's a tiny independently owned (by Tony Amato for like 60 years) opera that seats like a hundred tops and is such a great experience.

Foodwise: spots cafe is a tiny place on st. marks in the village that has some of the best sandwiches in all of new york (it's the place with the dog on the awning-- it used to be a hot dog place)

And if you go to Spot's-- then check out Kim's video which has the widest range of movies you'll find anywhere these days.

And honestly-- just go for a walk through central park. so worth it.

[frankiethewaffle]

There are tons of things to do in NY. Try to score some tickets to a game at The Stadium. Last chance for your family to see the Yankees in the old stadium.

I started going with a friend and his Father to opening days in '97, with my Brothers as well.

Always awesome. But since the very first one was in painfully cold and somewhat rainy weather, "Mr. Steinbrenner" invited everyone back for one of two dates later in the year. So we maintained that whenever we had the urge, we would organize a day off and buy tickets. When we went, we also made a point to go to one or another landmark.

On Sept. 7 of '01 my friend and I went to the city to celebrate my going to Florida for Pro Wrestling training, not knowing when we would have another chance to go around NYC. We went to the World Trade Center observatory level. (88th floor maybe, or that may be The Empire State Building. Or the first of two elevators to the observation level. Same place as that faked picture of the guy smiling with a plane coming from behind.) I had gone to the ESB a few weeks earlier with this friend and my Brothers. And then..........well.

I took the first flight out of Albany after the grounding of Sept. 11th. Kinda funny is the fact that I planned for years to go to the '96 Olympics in Atlanta. The day I flew down was one day after the Egyptian flight plunked into the ocean out of NYC. Apparently no one should fly for days around my planned flights.

The first time I was impacted on that 9/11 morning was when I realized that there was now to be an empty space of air in NYC that my Brothers would never share with my experience.

Anyway, go to NYC have fun. Go to the gimmick restaurants. WWE New York may be good for kids. Right in Times Square. Don't miss that BTW.

Look at the city from the tallest buildings. Wave like fools from the Today Show studios' windows. Do anything you have time to experience. But plan ahead if you can. Do so much you will need a vacation to recover from your time in NYC. THEN, you know you had a good experience. Have fun.

[rse2]

The family and I are planning a trip to NYC next month and we'd appreciate some advice from any NYC locals or regulars on what we should see and what we should avoid. Thanks!

If you want to gift your kids with an unforgettable ONLY in New York experience then the American Museum of Natural History is #1. You could literally spend the whole day there no problem. Don't miss the Full size Blue Whale.

#2 Metropolitan Museum of Art. Again most of the day could be eaten up depending on ages and experience. If boys, find the arms and armor. Wow! Have a hot dog on the front steps if the weather is nice.

#3 Depending on ages get tickets to at least one BIG Broadway musical.

For the whole family with kids: Lion King, The Little Mermaid or Mary Poppins, everyone will enjoy them.

With older kids (teens) : Wicked (amazing and the best of the bunch), Phantom of the Opera (classic), Sunday in the Park with George (Sondheim), A Chorus Line (classic), Grease (so so) Spamalot (Monty Python crude)

Avoid: Spring Awakening (X rated and really just bad), Avenue Q (R rated fun but NOT for families), Hairspray (bad & not for families), Gypsy (not for families) Jersey Boys (only if you know the music and not really for families)

Use this link for Shows and dates: http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/calendar/broadway.htm

IF you have time, take a ride through the financial district, Wall Street, Park Avenue, 5th Avenue, there are tour buses that do an ok job with educational and historical info if you are into that. Have tea at the Plaza Hotel (don't take DannyT with you, tea doesn't work out so well for him). Go to Macy's or Saks just because. Statue of Liberty if you can burn the day to do it. Quick stop at The New York Public Library is interesting for fans of Between the Lions tv show. (the Lions or on the front steps) The Frick is also a favorite but only if you have extra time. Small jewel of an art museum. MOMA, Museum of Modern Art is also cool but only if you are into modern "art". Cool building though. How about a carriage ride around/through central park.

I always us cabs or limos. It's more $ but so much faster, safer and convenient. If you get stuck find a hotel and they'll get you a cab, tip the doorman or concierge. Tip everyone! Keep track of your kids! It's easy to lose people in the crowds which are a constant. Keep your eyes and ears open. Tourists are targets. You watch your kids while they see the sights.

Don't forget to take some time off. Just sit, have some iced cream, feed the pigeons, eat, watch the people and all the construction (which is constant). Look at the buildings. The canyons of New York.

So much depends on how much time you have. I can't wait to take the grandkids again.

[sgtkabukiman]

I completely skipped the part where you said you were going with family. The stuff I mentioned was more like solo TRS fan type stuff. If you're going with family, I would just hit up the big things--

Take the family on a ferrie or at least stand at southport and look at the statue of liberty--

but definitely take a walk through central park-- if you go at like six or sixt thirty when the sun is setting and the city lights are starting to go on (but everyone is still around so it's absolutely safe) take a walk around the bike path at the south of the park and it is beautiful.

go see a broadway show if you can afford it-- always a fun time.

Maybe see if you can get tickets to a late night show (which film during the day-- but I dont know how old your family range is-- so it may not be a fit...but if your kids are old enough to enjoy it- it is fun to see how the big tv shows operate)