Terrific photos 1000rr! Really whetted out appetite - going in March which will be our 3rd visit. We've not done the Highline walk before so that is on our list this time. We have walked across Brooklyn Bridge but I like the idea of doing it at night. Much prefer Top of the Rock to the ESB
New York... what to do?
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@Maniac, have you seen the 3 part BBC series called New York: America's Busiest City?, it's just finished although it appears to have been filmed in 2016 & so may have been a repeat, currently available on iPlayer, we've seen parts 3 & 1 in that order (don't ask) & have found it very interesting with a good balance of cultural, architectural & engineering topics covered.
Some wonderful pics there....really reflect the vibrancy of the city. I lived there for a year, so know it quite well. Some good ideas already, but as it's your first time then definitely do the touristy main sites, they're all mostly worth it. In addition, I'd suggest taking in a game at MSQ, the Knicks aren't the best but tickets are pretty cheap.
For a flavour of NYC restaurants, I'd recommend Sparks (where Paulie Castellano was shot outside) food is pretty good but the story feels so new york, your waiter will happily tell you of mob stories of old. Also, Peasant in SoHo for Italian is a lovely place and remains popular year on year...a tough feat in the NYC restaurant business!
If you're into discount shopping then a bus ride to Woodbury common is a nice day trip out of the city....good bargains and you'll get to see some nice countryside. Bus tickets are about $20.
If the weather is kind then spend a weekend day in the park, it comes alive on the weekends.
You'll probably see a celebrity or two....my local Starbucks was near Columbus Circle and Renee Zellweger used to frequent it when she was in town (her apartment was opposite)...I had a good 20 min chat with her one day about London, horses, life and what dress to wear on Letterman...I told her the red one, which she did wear, so I like to claim that one as my call
If you have money to spend, NYC is my favourite city on the planet.
For a flavour of NYC restaurants, I'd recommend Sparks (where Paulie Castellano was shot outside) food is pretty good but the story feels so new york, your waiter will happily tell you of mob stories of old. Also, Peasant in SoHo for Italian is a lovely place and remains popular year on year...a tough feat in the NYC restaurant business!
If you're into discount shopping then a bus ride to Woodbury common is a nice day trip out of the city....good bargains and you'll get to see some nice countryside. Bus tickets are about $20.
If the weather is kind then spend a weekend day in the park, it comes alive on the weekends.
You'll probably see a celebrity or two....my local Starbucks was near Columbus Circle and Renee Zellweger used to frequent it when she was in town (her apartment was opposite)...I had a good 20 min chat with her one day about London, horses, life and what dress to wear on Letterman...I told her the red one, which she did wear, so I like to claim that one as my call
If you have money to spend, NYC is my favourite city on the planet.
Maniac said:
Book a limo service for your airport transfers, luggage and public transport isn't a fun way to start/end your stay.
Probably already been said, but, chat to locals about where to go and eat, they love it, and if your lucky you will bump into the same guy (Irish mum, Itialian dad, Mexican grandparents ) we did, who not only directed us to the only deli that puts Irish white pudding into their salt beef sandwiches but also invited himself and gave us his life story. (Best $28 dollars we ever spent)
Not sure of your budget but try and fit a helicopter tour into it, can be had for $250 and up per person, but well worth it in my opinion.
Also remember to bring a set of over sized clothes for the flight back, you will put on at least a stone in weight, the portion sizes are HUGE
