A two day tour of NYC... what to do?

[Priest]

I'm making another trip out to Princeton, NJ for work in March right around my girlfriends birthday. She has never been to New York so my plan is to fly her out. Unfortunatly we will only be able to spend two days there (a Friday and Saturday). I've been to Manhattan once before but I didn't have much time to see and do stuff. What are the must see's and must do's? I'm figuring on the tourist type stuff: Statue of Liberty, Time Square/Broadway, Ground Zero, Central Park, Empire State building, etc.

[GENA]

I would definitely make it up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art ...they have some damn spectacular works of art in there.

[Joe_W]

2 days will be tough but let me throw out some stuff. Circle Line boat trip around Manhatten Island is a great way to see the sights, you'll get a good view of the skyscrapers, Statue of Liberty, I would think ground zero, on and on..That would be a definite. In Times Square there should be a place called "Half-ers" or something similar, offers 1/2 price tickets to Broadway shows that haven't sold out.....great opportunity. Carriage ride through Central Park is nice, check out Chinatown or Little Italy (whichever way your tastes run). Also Greenwich village is a fun place to get a drink and hear some music. For good pizza find a Ray's Original and enjoy

[Mo]

Originally posted by Joe_W
For good pizza find a Ray's Original and enjoy

I'll second Ray's.

[Sundowner]

stop for a beer at Dewey's Flatiron on 5th and 26th. findthe crazy looking bartender named Marty and ask about the history of the building. that should get you a free shot.

hit times square and stop at the WB store and FAO Schwartz up at Central Park on 5th.
I don't know if you can still iceskate at rockafeller but that's a good stop, too.

[Joe_W]

Originally posted by Sundowner
stop for a beer at Dewey's Flatiron on 5th and 26th. findthe crazy looking bartender named Marty and ask about the history of the building. that should get you a free shot.

hit times square and stop at the WB store and FAO Schwartz up at Central Park on 5th.
I don't know if you can still iceskate at rockafeller but that's a good stop, too.

Never drank at Dewey', guessing its at the Flatiron building? McSorley's is a great bar if you like irish bars with only 2 choices of beverage (light or dark )

FAO Schwartz is an excellent idea....WB is too "new" and common for me (the Times Square I remember had transvestite hookers and peep shows...not WB and Disney )

[Roxywheels]

I can't remember the name of the italian place we ate at....I think it was off of Times Square. They served you in family size portions and you made your choices off of a sign on the wall. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Great food!!

Oh yea Rich...you could always try to catch a show at CBGB's!

[Joe_W]

Originally posted by Roxywheels
I can't remember the name of the italian place we ate at....I think it was off of Times Square. They served you in family size portions and you made your choices off of a sign on the wall. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Great food!!

Oh yea Rich...you could always try to catch a show at CBGB's!

Only place I can think of is Mama Leone's but don't think thats it????

[Roxywheels]

Originally posted by Joe_W


Only place I can think of is Mama Leone's but don't think thats it????

I've been there twice...you'd think I'd remember the name since I liked it so much! LOL All I remember is that we picked out entree's off of a sign on the wall...no menu's. Then they brought out these HUGE plates of food. We all ordered something different and shared. If I recall there was also a bar....lots of brass and nice wood. VERY crowded. I should have payed better attention

[GENA]

Originally posted by Roxywheels
I've been there twice...you'd think I'd remember the name since I liked it so much! LOL All I remember is that we picked out entree's off of a sign on the wall...no menu's. Then they brought out these HUGE plates of food. We all ordered something different and shared. If I recall there was also a bar....lots of brass and nice wood. VERY crowded. I should have payed better attention

Was it Buca Di Beppo's?

[Joe_W]

I think we are both thinking of Mama Leone's, only part I don't remember is the ordering off wall but it's entirely possible.


I reccomend the Museum of Natural History as well...great place

[Priest]

Originally posted by Roxywheels
Oh yea Rich...you could always try to catch a show at CBGB's!

I'm already one step ahead of you on that one...


The cruise thing is a sweet idea, I'll check into it. As far as food goes the only places that I know I want to eat is Gray's Papaya (I'm a hot dog junkie) and a nice dinner at Las Halles (Tony Bourdain is the executive chef, I've read all his books, the guy is cool). The carriage ride through Central Park is also on the agenda. Thanks for the great ideas folks... keep 'em coming.

[GENA]

Originally posted by Priest
I'm already one step ahead of you on that one...


The cruise thing is a sweet idea, I'll check into it. As far as food goes the only places that I know I want to eat is Gray's Papaya (I'm a hot dog junkie) and a nice dinner at Las Halles (Tony Bourdain is the executive chef, I've read all his books, the guy is cool). The carriage ride through Central Park is also on the agenda. Thanks for the great ideas folks... keep 'em coming.

While you are going through Central Park you could stop off at the Tavern on the Green ...it's a really nice place to have dinner. The rooms they have there are beautiful too and I'm sure it would be romantic to take your hot lady there.

[Joe_W]

Originally posted by Priest



I'm already one step ahead of you on that one...


The cruise thing is a sweet idea, I'll check into it. As far as food goes the only places that I know I want to eat is Gray's Papaya (I'm a hot dog junkie) and a nice dinner at Las Halles (Tony Bourdain is the executive chef, I've read all his books, the guy is cool). The carriage ride through Central Park is also on the agenda. Thanks for the great ideas folks... keep 'em coming.

If your a hot dog junkie you'll be in heaven...a Sabrett stand on every corner

Don't limit yourself to CBGB's...thats why I said Greenwich Village in general...theres LOTS of great bars down there. Heres info on the boat ride http://www.circleline.com/

[Roxywheels]

I've done all the touristy stuff and its great....especially if you've never been, but the best times I've had were in the Village with my friend that lived there. She took me to all the great local bars and cool shops. In fact it was with her that I saw Henry...he lived around the corner from her. *sigh*

[GEARSINMYHEAD]

Hail a Cab then try to pick up some hookers maybe after that they will let you on MTV

[southernfriedcj8]

Go to Mulberry St. in little Italy. I could spend weeks just chowing down there. I wouldn't recommend Tavern On The Green, we spent $200. on Sunday brunch for 4 people(no alcohol on the tab) and my omlett sucked.
Went to the WTC site, I coudn't believe people were selling posters of the planes hitting the buildings.
We were there for about 4 days and had a blast.

[GENA]

Originally posted by southernfriedcj8
Go to Mulberry St. in little Italy. I could spend weeks just chowing down there. I wouldn't recommend Tavern On The Green, we spent $200. on Sunday brunch for 4 people(no alcohol on the tab) and my omlett sucked.
Went to the WTC site, I coudn't believe people were selling posters of the planes hitting the buildings.
We were there for about 4 days and had a blast.

Yeah, Tavern on the Green is pricey as hell, but I did have an excellent dinner there. Maybe they could go there for dessert...I think the actual building and the gardens are worthwhile to see...hell, they could just stop in and use the restroom so they could check out the place. I think Little Italy has some great places...I got killer gelato down there. I still crave it to this day!

[Priest]

Actually Tavern on the Green is one of the few places in NYC that I made it to early last year. We had a "business meeting" there during my last trip to NJ. I agree that I have had better food else where (Delmonico and The French Laundry come to mind) but the ambiance and the service was outstanding. Very good reccomendation, we may have to pay it a visit.

[nakona]

You know where you should go?

West Point. And drive up along 9W.

Contact the tourism people in NY and ask for the appropriate pamphlets for that trip. They'll know.


Hey, you know what they did up there?

During the revolution they stretched a chain across the hudson that was so massive the Brits never even TRIED to break through.

Here...
Try this link. It has that and some other information:
History Stuff