how_supra Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm off to New York in three weeks, for a long weekend. Any recommendations of places to see and things to do? I've managed to establish I want to go shopping so far, but that's about it? I want to see ground zero, and go to a broadway show as well, so much to see in so little time. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I've probably been there over 10 times in the last 3 years. Statue of Liberty, Broadway show, Central Park, Macy's/5th Ave for shopping, Rockefeller Center or Empire state building for the views. Broadway shows are cool, loads of different ones to chose from and all up around Time Square. Greenwich village is a trendy place too TBH theres not much to see at Ground Zero, but it is worth a trip. Plus its on the way to the Statue of Liberty trips. I also recommend the Helicopter rides for a good overall impression of Manhattan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Saw the lion king out there, was fantastic, try to book in advance though otherwise you may struggle to get seats for the best shows. Definately worth a visit is the Rainbow Rooms at the Rockefeller centre, you'll need a jacket to get in though, you have to be there at 5:30pm to queue, but the views from the bar are amazing looking at Empire State building and lower Manhatten (especially at sun set), where I asked the missus for her hand in marriage;) Central park's nice for a stroll around. Breakfast at the Cupping rooms was also worth a trip. Also agree with the helicopter trip, well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Excellent tips thanks - I can't tell you how excited I am. Even though I'm now going on my own, I don't care, just means I get to do what I want to do, without having to consider the other party now. Wohoo I was looking at the helicopter trip - will definitely do that I did want to see Wicked, but all the tickets are already sold out - intrigued by legally blonde though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Have a great time, one of my 'on the list' places. Eek you're brave going alone, good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 brave or stupid! It was either go or lose the tickets [non refundable and non transferable]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Manhattan has always seemed safe to me, but i do live in London you will be fine, get up the empire state and peer down on it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Central park is a must just because it's Central Park. It was snowing when I was there so it was very pretty. There is an AMAZING ice cream place. Can't remember what it's called or even where it is, I think it's near times square. They do amazing flavours and they have recipies for sundaes on teh wall or you kind of pick the flavours to have and all the bits to go in the sundae (like mars bars or snickers or nestle crunch or jelly beans etc etc) then they get the ice cream and bits n pieces and put it on a marble slab and paddle them altogether. I was very excited about that. Also, I never found it but apparently there is a great restaurantin the village called the Silver Spurs (I think) You have to see the big department stores- Macys, Bloomingdales etc. Shopping isn't really my thing but I was totally blown away by the sheer vastness! I walked everywhere, was knackering and it was so so so so so cold. Probably turning nice now. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) is good if you like that sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Snap, im off in December as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Central Park (south side stinks of horse poo), time square (the famous NYPD department, Hershey store, M&M's store, bubba gump shrimp co), go see the financial district and realise how big 9/11 was, even just to see the area and the monument. Statue of Liberty, Macy's, stroll 5th, 6th, Park and Madison Ave. Bloomingdales, Rockafeller, Madison Sq Gardens, Empire State building. Grand Central station as well is just massive, get into the main terminal and check out the ceiling, it mesmerized me.. Walk 42nd street too, that's interesting. As is most of broadway and the surroundings of Time square. Try having some food at the Bubba Gump shrimp Co at Time Square too. Spend a day around central park, if the weather's nice it's a lovely place to burn a whole day on. If the weather's good, just walk everywhere unless it's more than 12-15 streets away, as it's always nice to gawp at all the architecture. Some good gigs up at the meat packing district if you're after music let me know. Also some good whiskey bars around too. Stayed at the Waldorf Astoria and the Palace, both reasonable hotels and got some real history in them. Take a map for your first time, but if you're walking around I bet after 2-3 days you'd throw it away. Oh and I don't know if they've still got the rule that you can't take bags on the statue of liberty, so if you're going down there just take a bottle of water and catch the metro down, leave everything bar your camera in the hotel if so. Last time I went I had to go because of work, NYC in the summer fully expenses paid was top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 If you are feeling like spending a few dollars on a meal then Restaurant Jean George is fantastic, Central Park West, at the Trump International Hotel, one of the best restaurants in NY and a place to be seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 This makes me want to go back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 wow, now I'm even more excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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