NYC has soo much to offer. It's all about your ages/interests. Could you see yourself going to some fancy restaurants, that celebrities visit? Nightclub hopping at some famous venues? Concerts at MSG? Touristy things like visiting 9/11 hole, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building (can go to the top with a ticket), etc... Musuems (Art/History ones are great), Broadway Shows, NYC Sports - Yankees/Mets/Giants/Jets/Rutgers that time of year, Helicopter Tours of the city, Dinner Cruises, the Village, SoHo, ChinaTown, If you're a Beatles fan - The Dakota (where Lennon died & Rosemarie's Baby was filmed), Central Park Horse and Carriage rides, Soprano's tour right over the bridge, Hoboken (Sinatra's favorite place), sooo many things to do.
this sounds AWESOME!
-that week(end) Tenn Titans @ Jets and Red Sox @ Yankees.....didn't even bother looking up NYM....would love to do both but doubt I will get a pass for both
I'm good without the heli tour and gf would not like a dinner cruise
not a fan of beatles (I'm pretty young in that aspect....29)
Would the restaurants, 9/11 hole, statue of L, ESB......
GF would love museums
Not sure what the fascination w/ chinatown and SOHO is but might be worth a look
i know nothing about the city.....
1) what part of the city is best to stay? would like to feel safe and in a decent place but not willing to spend 1k/night
2) what is the mode of transportation? (I hear walking is big....but other than that....taxi? Subway? car?)
3) Places to eat? any suggestions?
you have to stay in the city. no reason to go to Jersey. it would be akin to saying you are going to vegas but getting a room in Jean NV.
I was there end of April and my room was $200 at a modern spot in mid town (The Royalton). Rooms will seem small the first time you go but why would you be in your room long anyways? if you want swankier i have stayed at The London and W in Midtown before. If you want cheaper Holiday Inn Express near MSG isnt bad.
i love to walk there, subway or cab it. the city is a big grid and if you ever get lost just get in a cab. So many touristy things to do so depends on your style. I like just walkin around the Village for shopping and dining.
subways are safe all hours although maybe a bit sketchy after 3am sometimes.
make sure you dont hop on an express as i have done on accident.
Boat cruise-near the Intrepid is great.South Street seaport is cool.
Hoboken is fun to break things up.Football games,whether its Jets,Giants or Rutgers are tough tickets.
Peter Lugers steakhouse is a great place to eat(as is Arthur Avenue)
if you want cheap, roll the bones at Hotel Chelsea. thats where Sid Vicious killed Nancy and Thomas Dylan died also . dont know anyone that has stayed there tho.
looks about $110 a night.
so are NY hotels on the average $350-$400?
I can ask for discounts, but I think I need to understand what is normal so my expectations are in line....
for example, in vegas, at $400/night, I can go to the bellagio (and get some upgrades)......
Places to eat? any suggestions?
I'm good without rolling the dice on my safety....hehehe....
thanks though TV
Greetings Shdw01:
If you like Chinese food, the Munchkin Man recommends the Shun Lee Palace, located in Midtown Manhattan:
http://shunleepalace.lanteck.net/index2.htm
Happy dining!
Best Wishes,
Munchkin Man
i know nothing about the city.....
1) what part of the city is best to stay? would like to feel safe and in a decent place but not willing to spend 1k/night
2) what is the mode of transportation? (I hear walking is big....but other than that....taxi? Subway? car?)
3) Places to eat? any suggestions?
A few good places to eat (off the top of my head)...
Peter Luger's (Brooklyn)
Casa Bella (Little Italy)
Ferrara's Pastries (Little Italy)
Butter (NoHo)
Tavern On the Green (Central Park)
Sparks Steakhouse (46th St.)
Joe Allen's (46th St.)
Pasti's (Meatpacking)
Sardi's (44th St.)
Puglia's (Little Italy)
Koi (40th St.)
Norma's at Le Parke (57th St.)
Carnegie Deli (55th St.)
Gray's Papaya (Village)
Serendipity 3 (60th St.)
ESPN Zone (Times Square)
Katz Deli (East Houston St.)
Peter Lugers is extremely expensive, no?
NYC has soo much to offer. It's all about your ages/interests. Could you see yourself going to some fancy restaurants, that celebrities visit? Nightclub hopping at some famous venues? Concerts at MSG? Touristy things like visiting 9/11 hole, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building (can go to the top with a ticket), etc... Musuems (Art/History ones are great), Broadway Shows, NYC Sports - Yankees/Mets/Giants/Jets/Rutgers that time of year, Helicopter Tours of the city, Dinner Cruises, the Village, SoHo, ChinaTown, If you're a Beatles fan - The Dakota (where Lennon died & Rosemarie's Baby was filmed), Central Park Horse and Carriage rides, Soprano's tour right over the bridge, Hoboken (Sinatra's favorite place), sooo many things to do.