Taking my wife to New York in march for the first part of our belated honeymoon, just wondering if any one who has been has any hidden gems or recommendations that are perhaps worth checking out? I went 2 years ago and have seen most of the 'big' attractions, although I will have to go and see them again as the wife has never been.....can't wait for the helicopter ride over the city and the statue of liberty......was just hoping for a few extra little places to see/visit that are not necessarily bigged up in the usual travel guides. (Preferably around the Manhattan area). Sights, Galleries, Restaurants.....any suggestions welcome T.i.a. guys
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I've been to New York many times for work, but my wife & I finally made it there in Sep 2014 as tourists (well, we actually went to see King Crimson and built a holiday around that, but anyway... ). Unexpected gems for us were... - High Line Park. The elevated railway line from the docks to the old meatpackers district is now a lovely ribbon park with interesting views. - Top of the Rockefeller Centre. A highpoint with great views that includes the Empire State Building (which you never see if you go up that building). We bought the "Day and Night" ticket and loved both trips up. - The boat trip completely round Manhattan. Some very unusual views and interesting commentary. - Grand Central Station. Awesome building on the inside. - Staten Island Ferry. Enjoy!
As mentioned, the Top of the Rock has the best views of the city especially on a clear day. If you like chopper rides Niagra Falls is within reach. So many great sights, Central Park well worth a tour, enjoy...
You hit all of the real tourist destinations already. Try this link for an insider's guide: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/101-things-to-do-in-new-york-the-full-list Manhattan boasts some of the greatest cultural attractions in the world. Our school trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History were great. Of course, no trip to New York would be authentic without a stop at Katz’s Delicatessen (Downtown) to eat a corned beef (or pastrami) on rye, with mustard of course; with a side potato knish and a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda. The Stage Deli (in Midtown) also does an excellent sandwich. [Hungry now] Coming in March means you miss the baseball season, but you might be able to see the Knicks play NBA basketball at Madison Square Garden.
Sandwich in USA is not a bit of sweaty cheese stuck between two anaemic slices of bread BTW... I had a chicken 'sandwich' at a golf club in Kissimmee that would have fed a football team...
If you like galleries the new Whitney is brilliant, you'll find it at one end of the high line walk, another must. Already mentioned top of the Rock and grand central. Ground zero is also worth a trip, a clever monument
If the weather is nice, we had a great day walking around Central Park and seeing a few of the sights and sounds there (the old 'uns on their roller skates dancing to house and techno was really cool)..worth buying a map from one of the vendors when you get there. Also really enjoyed (if that's the word) the 9/11 museum.....could of spent hours longer there than we did, and was both emotional and fascinating at the same time....but get your tickets online and save the Q's.
Having lived here for quite a few years I would get a Hotel downtown and stay there. The Village both West and East, Soho and Tribeca are great areas for all things. Little Italy is really little but China Town has great Restaurants (as everywhere does). The Staten Island ferry ( Free) gives great views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is a great place to visit. The best views of course are from I WTC but particularly cheap ($5 Coke), Travelling by Bus is a great way to see things but the Subway is quick. By the way If someone asked me where to go if they were coming over I would tell them Washington and Baltimore. Washing for the museums etc and Baltimore for the walkabilty of great restaurants around a fantastic Harbour. For best Prices on Hotels etc try Priceline.com
Echo the Museum of Modern Art suggestion, it is truly stunning. Years ago I took a tour boat all the way round Manhatten which was good too, but I can't remember where they went from. If this architecture trip is half a good as the one in Chicago I'd heartily recommend it. My daughter was very taken with Harlem, but she was on a school tour rather than just wandering around. http://www.sail-nyc.com/browse-by-theme/architecture/ And have a proper pastrami sandwich at some time.....there must be Goodfellas/ Sopranos/ Gidfather/Mafia tours
Fabulous city. I went last year. The High Line is well worth walking along. We found the water taxi was a good way of seeing the statue of liberty. I had a great tour of Madison square gardens courtesy of Paul who is the Zamboni driver there and fellow R. Top bloke.
Lived on edge of NYC, in New Jersey, and my favorite city (along with London). Great suggestions from everyone. Top of the Rock is amazing. MOMA is fantastic if you enjoy modern art. Central Park is romantic on a lovely day. Take a trip to the Village (especially on a market day). If you want to find some great places to eat sign up to Zagats NYC for a week and you'll find great places (never failed me - choose your food type, rating, costs and make your choice). Find an Italian patisserie for the best cannoli's. Have a great time Leif.
The 9-11 tribute museum was the highlight for me. Highly recommend it. As Staines says, emotional and fascinating. If you are there St Patricks Day, enjoy the 5 hour parade. It is brilliant. Do a river cruise around Manhatten. You get great views of Manhatten and the statue of liberty. Check to see if either of the city´s soccer teams are playing at home when you are there. The season normally starts mid-March. I went to New York Red Bulls and got lots of comments as I wore a QPR hat and we were top of the Championship at the time.
Great ideas above, best suggestion I can give is hire a bike and ride around Central Park - $20 for an hour i think. Done it each time I've been there with the family and we all love it. Also, walk across Brooklyn Bridge and get a pizza at Grimaldi's, after that, if you have room, get an ice cream at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and catch the ferry back to Manhattan.
Empire State is ok but very touristy, but is the best place to get a proper look at the Chrysler Building - which IMO is one of the most beautiful structures in the entire world. Central Park is my favourite place - I would happily spend the entire trip there. There's a place on 34th and Broadway called The Cap and Hat Shop, which is rammed full of the most brilliant headgear and also more tv and movie t-shirts than you can shake a stick at. Katz' Deli is a must. If the Mrs is a tv food fan, if you pop over to Hoboken in NJ (just over the Hudson River) and go to Carlo's Bakery on Washington Street - home of the Cake Boss series and maker of some fantastic cakes, cookies and pastries. It (like me) you're a movie buff, you will find locations all around, but there are tours that take in the best ones. Take a Yellow Cab from Boundary Park to the top of Central Park to discover just where they got the idea for Grand Theft Auto. Other than that, I echo the main points above... but am jealous, because outside of the UK, I think NYC is the only other place in the world I'd be happy to live.
My highlight....Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)...I got free entry as I was wearing my Barcelona shirt that day (you know the one...with Hughes on the back, that we no longer speak about!)...and the cashier beckoned me over and gave me and daughter 2 free entry, as he was from Barcelona Saw the Van Gogh painting Starry night, and cried because it was so beautiful They have a number of Francis Bacon's there too...it was that day I "got" Bacon's art...The man was seriously talented. Try and catch something at Radio City Music Hall...what a building! Try the craft Brewers ....Goose Island comes into my mind as one. Catch one of those guided tour buses. We went to Brooklyn on one...and boy did the guy give us some stories of Brooklyn low life
