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Post by Corey Blake on Sept 15, 2007 2:00:49 GMT -5
We're going to New York City for the first week of October.
Recommend us some fun stuff to do.
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Post by Ziska on Sept 15, 2007 8:18:36 GMT -5
When you say "first week" do you mean you're going for the week, or during the first week?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and consider packing extra socks when you're out and about on a given daytrip.
If you are staying for the week, or are going to during the week, consider going to a museum. Overcrowded on weekends, the major ones are quite empty on Wednesdays.
Avoid fast food places as they are often overpriced (in part because even McDonald's delivers). There was a nice little diner mom and I went to last time we were there, and while I don't remember the name of the diner, we were originally looking for Lily's on 501 Lexington ave which it is attached to. Or there's Angela's Rock n Roll deli on 1428 6th Ave. Or, in times square (though I can't filAvoid eating in famous places (ie, museum cafe's food isn't the greatest, and it is VERY expensive obviously). If you can afford a bit more money on quality foods, check out the various Europa Cafe's around the city (http://www.europacafe.com/pressata/servlet/domain/europa/showStores.action). Great variety of food, and while more expensive, it's not unbearable. Go to midtown comics. Just a few blocks from Toys R Us
If you are staying somewhere for a few days, consider bringig empty backpacks along with yourself. Better than having to carry things in your hands.
If you're onlygoing for one day, consider doing the big thing early (say, going to the top of the empire state building) after 10, the waiting line is about 45 minutes. Also, if you have the patience and can aford it, consider a harbor cruise. You're off your feet, and depending on the weather it's a lot of fun (and great photo ops)
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Post by Corey Blake on Sept 15, 2007 13:50:23 GMT -5
Awesome, thank you!
We are going to be there from Sunday to Saturday, so we'll be able to spread things out throughout the week. A friend of mine is in Jersey Boys, so we want to see that.
I definitely want to check out Midtown Comics and Jim Hanley's Universe.
And we're definitely planning on doing some museums.
Thank you for the restaurant tips!
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Post by Ziska on Sept 15, 2007 15:37:06 GMT -5
any time. Although few things beat the hot dog vendors If you're going to the museum of Natural History, could you do me a huge favor? I want to catch this show (http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythiccreatures/) although I don't know if I can make it. Could you take some snap shots for me? And for the Metropolitain Museum (should you decide to go there, it is awesome) there is a reason it says "suggested" admission. You could technically drop only a dollar and they'll let you in. Although they are a bit more uptight about "no flash photography." Don't bother with the phone/recorded thing that gives you "more information" about individual art pieces. All the info can be found online for free. Another must, Madame Tussauds. If you two still have your old college IDs and somewhat look the same in the pictures, there is a discount, although you have to ask for it. And If you want pictures of both of you with a dummy, ask another visitor, as the staff is NOT ALLOWED to take pictures with your camera (unless you feel like paying the X amount per picture from their own kiosk) Oh and going back to Restaurants, as is the case with the diner I mentioned above, they tend to share facilities. To go to the rest room from said diner, you had to go through a service type stairwell, into the ajoining hotel, up a flight of stairs, avoid the fancy chinese restaurant, and make sure you read the signs (as there is no sign on the door, only a little metal plaque next to it). Asking directions is inevitable. I've tons more ideas, but someone ese please say something.
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Post by Jeffrey on Sept 16, 2007 15:14:58 GMT -5
I would, but I've never been to New York City!! My roommate wants to go sometime, so I'm sure I will, but not this year, I'm guessing. It's not really that far from me, in all reality. I'm right near the border into NY state, so just a few hours drive after that. I would see something big on Broadway, Corey, but I dunno if that's your thing. I'd probably see the Lion King, or something else that I wouldn't get the chance to see if I went to Toronto. Maybe Rent. I don't know. Wicked, again? Perhaps.
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Post by Corey Blake on Sept 16, 2007 15:43:41 GMT -5
We'll be seeing "Jersey Boys" which is all the rage right now. A friend of mine is in the cast. So that will probably be our Broadway fix.
We've seen "Lion King" and "Wicked" and I can't say I have a burning desire to see "Rent".
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Post by Ziska on Sept 16, 2007 18:02:31 GMT -5
Consider seeing something OFF broadway. Not as glitzy, not as big a production, but depending on the show you catch, just as awesome (and occasionally interactive)
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Post by Jeffrey on Sept 16, 2007 18:53:03 GMT -5
I have nothing against off-broadway productions, but I'm a huge fan of the big over-the-top musicals, so I would definitely catch a few of those myself!
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Post by Ziska on Sept 16, 2007 18:59:36 GMT -5
And while I have nothing against over-the-top numbers... they tend to drain the wallet faster. New York is an expensive place.
On that note, see if you can book as much of your shows as possible ahead, to get better seating and lower prices. Avoid Mezzanines ( I know I killed the spelling but it sounds right)at all cost.
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Post by Corey Blake on Sept 16, 2007 19:13:28 GMT -5
I haven't gotten confirmation yet but we are hopefully getting comp tickets for "Jersey Boys".
Seeing an off-Broadway show is a great idea, too. I'd like to do that.
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Post by Corey Blake on Oct 8, 2007 15:33:25 GMT -5
We're back!
We had lots of fun!
Jim Hanley's is an AMAZING store!
We went to Toys 'r' Us and rode the ferris wheel that's INSIDE the store! They let us go around like 7 times because it was kind of slow. We also went to FAO Schwartz and saw the keyboard that Tom Hanks danced on in "Big". Walked around Times Square and was asked about a million times if we'd like to see a stand-up comedy show, which we ignored.
We went up the Empire State Building and saw the great view. I amused myself by imaging what's-her-name from Sleepless In Seattle having a mental breakdown while waiting in the huge lines so she can meet her one true love at the top.
We took the City Circle Tour or something like that and got pretty close to the Statue of Liberty. That was amazing. The rocking nearly put me to sleep on the way back, though. It was very soothing.
Walked through Central Park. Saw Strawberry Fields, the memorial for John Lennon. Saw people roller skating. Not roller blading, mind you, but actual roller skates. I didn't even know you could buy them anymore. We saw this awesome swing band. We saw this weird guy dressed sort of like an Indian playing a violin and singing like he was in the opera. It was very weird and pretty funny. Also went to the Zoo and saw the poor polar bears dying in the heat.
Walked around Rockefeller Center, Greenwich Village, and other areas of Manhattan. Lots and lots of walking.
Unfortunately, never made it to any museums or shows. There was too much to do!
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Post by Ziska on Oct 8, 2007 17:19:21 GMT -5
Yes, New York is one of those places that you can stay for more than a month and still not get to do everything you wanted. I was tempted to bug you to see if you could take a train ride up here to hang out (though considering what happened to me medically it would have been a waste of your time).
Glad you have fun.
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Post by Corey Blake on Oct 8, 2007 17:27:59 GMT -5
Aw man, I would've loved that! We spent way too much time in Manhattan and never got a chance to check out Coney Island or Brooklyn or go up the Hudson at all, which I hear is lovely. How far north of Manhattan are you?
I'm sorry to hear about the medical problems. Are you doing better now?
EDIT: I just Google Map'ed it. Looks like about 3 hours straight north. Not all that far from northwestern Massachusetts.
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Post by Ziska on Oct 8, 2007 19:50:19 GMT -5
Depending how you travel and the traffic, it works out to be around that. Train, though most expensive, is the easiest, because you get to stretch and what not. Maybe next time you are around this corner of the states pop in.
I'm doing better, technically. Just some blood sugar issues no one could have anticapated. And while I enjoyed the time off of work, medical leave for low blood sugars sucks majorly.
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Post by Jeffrey on Oct 8, 2007 20:48:48 GMT -5
Sounds like you had an awesome trip! I'm DYING to go to NYC soon! But not in winter...winter sucks. I may have to wait til spring! Ugh!
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