1st time trip to NYC for 2 40ish moms (without kids!!). Recommendations for itinerary and what to do/not to do this time of year, broadway shows, etc. FYI, arrive LGA 8:30 a.m. Fri., depart Sun. 2:30 p.m. Staying in Time Square.
Thank you!!
NYC 1st time--Jan, 19-21
Recommendations for an itinerary? Why, do something you enjoy, of course. However, since no one here knows anything at all about your tastes, your likes and dislikes, your budget, etc., any advice you might get to such an impossibly vague question would probably not be all that helpful.
If you are just asking generally ';what is there to do in New York City?';, then the first thing you need to do is to get a good guide book and start browsing.
NYC 1st time--Jan, 19-21
Since it%26#39;s our 1st time and we have a very limited time frame, we%26#39;ll want to see major attractions (weather may play a part is our decisions):
-statue of liberty
-empire state bldg and/or top of rock
-world trade ctr. site
-Metro. Musuem.
-St. Pat%26#39;s
-Broadway show (???--I%26#39;ve heard Grey Gardens is good--any other suggestions?)
-SHOPPING (no kids, no husbands--a given!)
Any restaurant recommendations (friend doesn%26#39;t eat meat, nor does she like sushi)? Pre-theater?
We were also thinking about trying for SNL tix. I know, I know!?!
Better?
Any ';must see-do-eat'; or ';avoid'; suggestions would be appreciated.
We just got back and I would definately do a show. I used broadwaybox.com to get discounted tickets for Beauty and the Beast but almost all but the most popular shows had discounts available. I definately remember The Drowsy Chaperone and Spamalot on the list. You can sign up for their newsletter and they%26#39;ll send you a weekly list of what%26#39;s discounted. I printed out several codes and took them with me.
If you want to eat in a popular restaurant in the Theater District before a show get reservations. We saw several people turned away while we were waiting to check in.
We also enjoyed the highlights tour at the Met and the free night at MOMA. If you%26#39;re a fan of modern art this is a great deal since this museum is usually quite expensive. You could literally spend the entire day at the Met which is nice if the weather is nasty.
Both of us went to the Top of the Rock and hubby also went up to the top of the Empire State Building. He enjoyed both but preferred the view at TOR. Also, if it%26#39;s really cold TOR has plexiglas shields to protect you from the wind.
I was worried about the weather so we signed up for the NY Party Shuttle which was an enjoyable bus tour that is a nice way to hit a few of the highlights in comfort. We had nice weather and I think I would have preferred walking but we didn%26#39;t know when we booked that the temps would be in the mid-60s that day!
Hope this helps!
Okay, we are starting to get a handle on this then.
I would divide activities into a ';downtown'; cluster on one day, and a ';midtown/Met museum'; cluster on another day. Sunday you will not be able to do too much because of the need to be on your way to the airport by noon, but (if the weahter were supposed to be fine) it might be a good time to go up to the Top of the Rock (also if you want to get to church on Sunday you can go to St. Pat%26#39;s, which is across the street -- but if you are not going to Mass, Sunday is a bad day for visiting St. Pat%26#39;s as you cannot stroll around except between masses.)
Downtown things include the Statue of Liberty (do you actually want to get off on Liberty Island? Do you want to go to Ellis I. as well?), the World Trade Center, St. Paul%26#39;s chapel, and you might want to take a peek in Century 21, which you will either love or loathe. Also downtown are the Brooklyn Brdige, which is a fine walk, and Chinatown, which is great for cheap souvenirs. There are also a number of vegetarian Chinese restaurants there, which your friend might like.
The Met Museum is up at 80th Street and Fifth Avenue. It is wonderful, but you can spend an entire day there.
You may just want to take the ';highlights'; tour.
New York is very fun. I went there several months ago and focused on Lower Manhattan, which has so much to offer. Plus a slightly slower pace I believe. Chinatown -- great deals on knock-off designer purses. Little Italy -- try Ferraro%26#39;s for pastry and coffee (next to Chinatown). TriBeCa -- arts areas, boutique shopping. Ground Zero (and discounted designer shopping at Century 21 across from GZ). Staten Island Ferry -- free ride to/from Staten Island with view of Statue of Liberty. Much more. You can get more info from my blog posts about NYC. Travels with Tish -- Girlfriends%26#39; Getaway Guide -- http://girlfriendsgetaway.wordpress.com.
Thank you everyone!
Right now, our tentative itinerary consists of:
Fri.: Start at Gr. Central Station and head north (Rock. Ctr., Fifth Ave.) to Met. since it%26#39;s open late. Then Telepan for a bite and Top of Rock. We%26#39;re not really drinkers, but we want to hit one cool/trendy bar--any suggestions?
Sat.: Start with Staten Is. ferry to see Statue of Liberty (although I think it%26#39;s supposed to be quite cold--in the low 30%26#39;s!??). After that TKTS booth to get Hairspray or Wicked tix, Gr. Zero, then make our way through Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, Soho, Greenwich. Sardis for drink/appetizer before show. Joe Allen%26#39;s after show (yes, we%26#39;re pathetically hoping for a star sighting at one of the aformentioned restaurants). Again, possibly ';drinks';/club? (Pravda? Kemia?)
Sun.: Open--breakfast/brunch, and catch whatever we missed and/or pick up last minute souveniers.
What do you think?
BTW--regarding the show tickets, we want good seats (if possible) vs. totally cheap tickets (of course, we still want a decent price). What%26#39;s a better option, TKTS (Seaport?), discount code taken to box office (do I have to print a code for each ticket?), or online?
Thanks again!
yoo wont find discounts for Wicked, plus good seating is too late now unless u want to purchase premium seating for wicked
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