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Mar 20th 2014, 3:39 pm
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Re: New York
Then, when in Times Square area - you might want to pop into:
http://www.icp.org/museum
It's at 6th Ave (also known as "Ave. of the Americas") and 43rd St.
http://www.icp.org/museum
It's at 6th Ave (also known as "Ave. of the Americas") and 43rd St.
Mar 20th 2014, 5:24 pm
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Re: New York
Then, when in Times Square area - you might want to pop into:
http://www.icp.org/museum
It's at 6th Ave (also known as "Ave. of the Americas") and 43rd St.
http://www.icp.org/museum
It's at 6th Ave (also known as "Ave. of the Americas") and 43rd St.
Mar 20th 2014, 5:27 pm
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I'd like to endorse Grand Central Terminal (not Station!). I pass through it every working day but still gawp at its sheer spectacle on occasion. If you're really interested in the architecture and history of it you can hire an audio tour from one of the ticket windows or download it to your smartphone.
Whilst super touristy and a tad expensive I would recommend going up one of the skyscraper observation decks if it's a nice sunny day. The views over Manhattan and the rest of the city are worth it. I've done the Empire State Building myself. My wife has also done the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center on 5th Avenue) and says that it's better.
I'd also endorse Ellis Island - especially if you've done the immigrant thang yourself, it's quite moving to feel that you're continuing a process that has been so key to the shaping of the city and country.
The Met and the Natural History Museum are good value in terms of having a lot to see for the admission fee - MoMA and the Guggenheim a bit less so IMO but must-sees if you like modern art. I was about to recommend the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum too but I just had a look and it's currently closed for renovation, which is a shame.
Whilst super touristy and a tad expensive I would recommend going up one of the skyscraper observation decks if it's a nice sunny day. The views over Manhattan and the rest of the city are worth it. I've done the Empire State Building myself. My wife has also done the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center on 5th Avenue) and says that it's better.
I'd also endorse Ellis Island - especially if you've done the immigrant thang yourself, it's quite moving to feel that you're continuing a process that has been so key to the shaping of the city and country.
The Met and the Natural History Museum are good value in terms of having a lot to see for the admission fee - MoMA and the Guggenheim a bit less so IMO but must-sees if you like modern art. I was about to recommend the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum too but I just had a look and it's currently closed for renovation, which is a shame.
Also for eating places, we've been a bit disappointed in NYC - we generally have found that the standard of eating out is better in London. However two I'd highly recommend are:
Saro Bistro at 102 Norfolk Street in the Lower East Side, which specialises in cuisine from the countries that used to form the Austro-Hungarian Empire - if that sounds a bit poncy to you, don't be put off - it's really good!
Il Corallo Trattoria at 172 Prince Street in SoHo, really good neighbourhood Italian place which we stumbled upon quite by accident but which served us some of the best Italian food we've had outside Italy.
Saro Bistro at 102 Norfolk Street in the Lower East Side, which specialises in cuisine from the countries that used to form the Austro-Hungarian Empire - if that sounds a bit poncy to you, don't be put off - it's really good!
Il Corallo Trattoria at 172 Prince Street in SoHo, really good neighbourhood Italian place which we stumbled upon quite by accident but which served us some of the best Italian food we've had outside Italy.
Mar 20th 2014, 6:33 pm
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In which case.....you may want to go here next to clear your head, rest your feet , chill.....
Bryant Park - 42nd between 5th & 6th Ave (directly behind NY Public Library - a landmark building )
http://www.bryantpark.org/
I'm starting to envy you.....
Bryant Park - 42nd between 5th & 6th Ave (directly behind NY Public Library - a landmark building )
http://www.bryantpark.org/
I'm starting to envy you.....
Mar 20th 2014, 6:46 pm
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In which case.....you may want to go here next to clear your head, rest your feet , chill.....
Bryant Park - 42nd between 5th & 6th Ave (directly behind NY Public Library - a landmark building )
http://www.bryantpark.org/
I'm starting to envy you.....
Bryant Park - 42nd between 5th & 6th Ave (directly behind NY Public Library - a landmark building )
http://www.bryantpark.org/
I'm starting to envy you.....
Mar 20th 2014, 8:33 pm
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Re: New York
STK (meatpacking district) - Best steak I've ever had. The sliders are also the best miniburgers I've ever had.
Shake Shack for superb burgers.
Paulie Gees in Greenpoint - fantastic pizza, try the Hellboy with Mike's Hot Honey. If that's too far, Adrienne's in the financial district is fab.
My friend's mum is the chef at Cafe Select in Soho. Amazing fondue. The crispy bits on the bottom are heaven. I don't think the restaurant advertises this, but she is Michelin-starred.
If you like to eat, NY is the place... :-)
Mar 21st 2014, 12:51 am
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Re: New York
Mar 21st 2014, 1:46 am
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Did that one with my 2 teenage daughters a few years ago. One of the most interesting places I have visited in NYC. Not that many people know about it.
Mar 21st 2014, 1:55 am
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As with anywhere when you live in a place there is so much to do and see that you just don't do.
For example I've been talking about going to The Cloisters for years and I still never have been. I'm going to make a point of it this Spring.
Mar 21st 2014, 2:24 am
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I was only in NY a couple of days .My favourite thing was "Top of the Rock".
Mar 21st 2014, 11:11 am
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Thanks again, looked at the Tenement tour, looks really good ... they do a similar thing in Glasgow with the tenements there
Mar 21st 2014, 12:46 pm
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When we took my mum and dad into the city in September last year we walked the high line. Its a public park built along an old elevated rail freight line. http://www.thehighline.org/
They also have changing art installations, so we will go back again as its a different way to see art and easier than a gallery with kids. There are lots of photo opportunities.
For food we like http://thespottedpig.com/?page_id=42 Its small and the tables are close but they have great beers and lovely food with a British Chef/Co-owner. It has a Michelin Star but isn't at all fancy.
Have a great trip.
They also have changing art installations, so we will go back again as its a different way to see art and easier than a gallery with kids. There are lots of photo opportunities.
For food we like http://thespottedpig.com/?page_id=42 Its small and the tables are close but they have great beers and lovely food with a British Chef/Co-owner. It has a Michelin Star but isn't at all fancy.
Have a great trip.
Mar 21st 2014, 6:58 pm
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Re: New York
I've done the tenenment museum tour and it is really great. I will do it again this spring just to see another apartment and hear a different family history. Amazing that they track down the ancestors of some of the original tenants and put together their story with words and pictures.
If you have the opportunity, you might want to visit the Bronx Zoo. You can get there via Metro-North Railroad and it is a super fab zoo to visit, even without kids in tow.
Do a walking tour of a particular part of New York City, i.e. China Town, Great White Way, Museum Mile, Financial District, walking ghost tour, etc. http://walkingtoursny.com/
If you have an interest in history of the US through immigration then Ellis Island might be a stop on your agenda. Statute of Liberty is so-so. Just an island with a statute on it
Do a full Circle Line cruise around the Isle of Manhattan. I did that two years ago and it was great.
Take a train ride up the Hudson on Metro-North. Get off in Cold Spring or Poughkeepsie or Beacon or Hyde Park for a waterfront stroll and lunch.
Take a subway ride to Coney Island or if you are renting a car, drive to Jones Beach or Fire Island. Absolutely love Jones Beach.
Just a few things to do that are a little out of the ordinary.
If you have the opportunity, you might want to visit the Bronx Zoo. You can get there via Metro-North Railroad and it is a super fab zoo to visit, even without kids in tow.
Do a walking tour of a particular part of New York City, i.e. China Town, Great White Way, Museum Mile, Financial District, walking ghost tour, etc. http://walkingtoursny.com/
If you have an interest in history of the US through immigration then Ellis Island might be a stop on your agenda. Statute of Liberty is so-so. Just an island with a statute on it
Do a full Circle Line cruise around the Isle of Manhattan. I did that two years ago and it was great.
Take a train ride up the Hudson on Metro-North. Get off in Cold Spring or Poughkeepsie or Beacon or Hyde Park for a waterfront stroll and lunch.
Take a subway ride to Coney Island or if you are renting a car, drive to Jones Beach or Fire Island. Absolutely love Jones Beach.
Just a few things to do that are a little out of the ordinary.