I'll be going to New York and I want to know...

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-03-25 01:11am

... Where I should go, or what I should do?

I will be leaving on the first of April, and with my brother and mother I'll be going to Hungary for at least two weeks (maybe more). On the way back we'll be stopping off in the US at New York and Los Angeles, but we'll be spending a couple days in NY (and only 1 day in LA), so I'd like to know what I'll be in for.

First up, who here lives in New York and can tell me what's what and so on?

Secondly, what's your city like? What are some things I should know, or be expecting? Where are some places I can visit?

I'd appreciate whatever help anyone can give.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-03-25 01:14am

NYC rocks. Do the museums, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Broadway, eat hot dogs, knishes, and deli sandwiches, this is really an exercise in futility because there's no limit to what's available for you in NYC.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2004-03-25 01:23am

Be sure to wear a tee-shirt that says "I love Osama bin Laden".

You know what? I love giving people really bad advice.

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-03-25 01:29am

RedImperator wrote:Be sure to wear a tee-shirt that says "I love Osama bin Laden".

You know what? I love giving people really bad advice.

Yeah, I've noticed that.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-03-25 01:59am

Don't forget to go to see some live theatre; Broadway has some of the best in the world. Tickets can usually be expensive, but if you shop around and look for student discounts, you can usually get decent seats for affordable prices.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-03-25 02:12am

Also dont forget to visit the Intrepid sea air space muesuem. It has a WW2 carrier, a destroyer and a submarine.

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-03-25 02:16am

evilcat4000 wrote:Also dont forget to visit the Intrepid sea air space muesuem. It has a WW2 carrier, a destroyer and a submarine.

That sounds cool! Where is it? Is there a website I can visit?

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-03-25 02:22am

On further reflection I would also suggest:

1) Metropolitan Museum of Art
2) Rockefeller Center
3) The United Nations
4) Rose Center for Earth & Space
5) South Street Seaport
6) Statue of Liberty (duh)

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-03-25 02:24am

Stofsk wrote:
evilcat4000 wrote:Also dont forget to visit the Intrepid sea air space muesuem. It has a WW2 carrier, a destroyer and a submarine.
That sounds cool! Where is it? Is there a website I can visit?

It is on the 37th pier IIRC. You can find in the tourist maps or one of the many tourist booklets available in NY.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-03-25 02:25am

Stofsk wrote:
evilcat4000 wrote:Also dont forget to visit the Intrepid sea air space muesuem. It has a WW2 carrier, a destroyer and a submarine.
That sounds cool! Where is it? Is there a website I can visit?

It is on the 37th pier IIRC. You can find in the tourist maps or one of the many tourist booklets available in NY.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-03-25 02:30am

http://www.intrepidmuseum.org

This is their official website.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2004-03-25 12:21pm

Pick up a copy of TimeOut New York once you're here. As for recomendations, go to museums, Broadway, etc. Don't walk in Central Park after dark in groups less than 5.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

BoredShirtless · Post by **BoredShirtless** » 2004-03-25 12:30pm

Dude you only need to buy the Lonely Planet: New York City. Has everything, maps, places to go, restuarants, etc etc.

salm · Post by **salm** » 2004-03-25 02:58pm

check out FLWs Guggenheim museum.

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-03-25 03:14pm

Don't drive anywhere and pick up a subway map ASAP.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-03-25 03:14pm

if you want to see a show, and don't want to pay a lot of money, there is a ticket office right in times square that sells heavily discounted tickets. the thing is there is no guarantee of what you will get tickets for, but most shows are usually available. It's right on the corner of 7th and Broadway.... the name escapes me at the moment.

you MUST walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. The view is AMAZING, so bring a camera! Take the subway into brooklyn and walk over towards Manhattan. You'll end up over by city hall and the courthouses.

Chinatown is crap, and Little Italy is rapidly becoming just another part of chinatown... unless you want to buy fake Gucci bags and Rolexes, forget it.

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-03-25 03:17pm

Oh yeah, you might want to check out Midtown Comics at 7th and 41st. Two-floor comic book store that also has manga and anime.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2004-03-25 04:19pm

Dalton wrote:Oh yeah, you might want to check out Midtown Comics at 7th and 41st. Two-floor comic book store that also has manga and anime.

Hey! I pass through that area every day and I didn't know about it!

BoredShirtless" Not if you want current events.

Stofsk: When you see the huge-ass antenna in downtown Brooklyn, right next to the Williamsburg Building, that would be my old HS. We used to have out own radio and tv stations, but they haven't been around since the 70s, IIRC.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2004-03-25 04:37pm

Is the Jekyll and Hyde restraunt still open? It was about 6 or 7 years ago, but I dunno about now. Also, you have to get to the Statue of Liberty *early*, because there's a limit to the number of people they allow up, at least, there was last time I was in NY.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2004-03-25 04:50pm

HemlockGrey wrote:Is the Jekyll and Hyde restraunt still open? It was about 6 or 7 years ago, but I dunno about now. Also, you have to get to the Statue of Liberty *early*, because there's a limit to the number of people they allow up, at least, there was last time I was in NY.

Jekyll and Hyde is still open. And they don't allow anyone into the Statue of Liberty since 9/11.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-03-25 07:00pm

Dalton wrote:Oh yeah, you might want to check out Midtown Comics at 7th and 41st. Two-floor comic book store that also has manga and anime.

Sounds like my kind of place. I'm there.

Or, I will be there.

Axis Kast · Post by **Axis Kast** » 2004-03-25 08:06pm

Grab something from a street vendor. Hot dogs and pretzels are usually excellent.

Go to Times Square and just wander for a bit. You can even try to buy some tickets there for a Broadway show in the evening.

If you like, you might try the hotels for some drinks and atmosphere. The Plaza, Waldorff Astoria, and Times Square Mariott (with rotating sky bar) are always good picks.

Cornelius · Post by **Cornelius** » 2004-03-25 09:07pm

THe Met is cool. I just went there again a week ago. ALthough...i hate how they give little or no style or historical background for their art pieces. It is hard as hell to write about them then.

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-03-26 02:19am

Just FYI, MoMA is currently undergoing renovation and all the exhibits are in Queens right now.