Visiting New-York for the first time - any advice?

[bigPunk]

Hey

I will be visiting New York next week, i'm very excited
First time in America for me

So, where do you recommend to visit in New York and this area?

Thanks

[jódete]

the bronx , wear jewelry , carry lots of cash , walk around at nite , n tell ppl ur a tourist

[paper_louis]

Originally Posted by jódete

the bronx , wear jewelry , carry lots of cash , walk around at nite , n tell ppl ur a tourist

priceless

[Spudstr]

Turn around, and get back on the plane.

[Choopa_Pardo]

What are you looking to do? What are your primary interests? How many days do you have in town?

[ManuelX]

Your neck will hurt from looking upwards.

[VikingMan]

Welcome to the USA. Will you be visiting just the blue states or will you drive through all the middle states that have tourist attractions like giant balls of yarn and palaces made out of corn?

[mineistaken]

Deli food is good in NY.

[AFSC]

http://sparkssteakhouse.com/

http://www.carminesnyc.com/

[Sid70]

Typical things to do - take a shuttle bus to Manhattan, walk from Pershing Sq. to Times Sq. Wander around. Take a walk down to Midtown - Rockfeller and Empire State. Then take a cab to Battery Park, visit NYSE. I like eating at the salad bars that are all around.
Ferry to the Statue of Liberty meh, Ground Zero... What else? SoHo by foot... about that.

[DamianJ]

Go and see Steve Cohen at the Waldorf. Stunning.

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by DamianJ

Go and see Steve Cohen at the Waldorf. Stunning.

Correct. Saw him three times so far. Still haven't figure out some of what he is doing.

[TurboAngel]

There's soooooo much you can do but don't forget to bring comfortable shoes!

[DamianJ]

Originally Posted by Relentless

Correct. Saw him three times so far. Still haven't figure out some of what he is doing.

He's brilliant. And a really humble and charming man in real life too.

I know how it's all done, but it's still stunning. His Any Drink Called For is just wonderful. As is the block of ice...

[dyna mo]

moma
grand central station
a choice steakhouse

[Werner-NETbilling]

Times Square!

[sandman!]

we have a winner

Originally Posted by jódete

the bronx , wear jewelry , carry lots of cash , walk around at nite , n tell ppl ur a tourist

[bigPunk]

Thank you all
Well basically i'll stay at my cousin in connecticut, from there i'll trains or shuttles to new york, maybe boston...

[clickhappy]

NY has the best of everything, food, entertainment, art.
#1 Get pizza, NY pizza is the best in the world http://gothamist.com/2013/09/18/the_...za_in_nyc.php#.
Go to a museum http://www.metmuseum.org/en
Go see book of Mormon on Broadway http://www.bookofmormonbroadway.com/
Or see a Cirque show: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/sho.../new-york.aspx
Go To Eataly and eat food from famous chefs http://www.eataly.com/
Get a pastrami sandwich or hot dog from street vendors
Make sure your wallet is well hidden and dont take the train or bus, take cabs everywhere. Pick pocketers and crime everywhere.

[marcop]

Originally Posted by clickhappy

NY has the best of everything, food, entertainment, art.
#1 Get pizza, NY pizza is the best in the world http://gothamist.com/2013/09/18/the_...za_in_nyc.php#.
Go to a museum http://www.metmuseum.org/en
Go see book of Mormon on Broadway http://www.bookofmormonbroadway.com/
Or see a Cirque show: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/sho.../new-york.aspx
Go To Eataly and eat food from famous chefs http://www.eataly.com/
Get a pastrami sandwich or hot dog from street vendors
Make sure your wallet is well hidden and dont take the train or bus, take cabs everywhere. Pick pocketers and crime everywhere.

Good advice, and I agree with everything except the bit about buses and trains. The subway is fine and a great way to get around the city, though you may want to avoid it after, say, 8pm. Buses are even safer--I commuted on buses in Manhattan for years with exactly zero problems, and this was in the early to mid 80's when NYC was a lot less safe than it is now.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by clickhappy

and dont take the train or bus, take cabs everywhere. Pick pocketers and crime everywhere.

One of those "extra safe" types

[bigPunk]

Originally Posted by clickhappy

NY has the best of everything, food, entertainment, art.
#1 Get pizza, NY pizza is the best in the world http://gothamist.com/2013/09/18/the_...za_in_nyc.php#.
Go to a museum http://www.metmuseum.org/en
Go see book of Mormon on Broadway http://www.bookofmormonbroadway.com/
Or see a Cirque show: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/sho.../new-york.aspx
Go To Eataly and eat food from famous chefs http://www.eataly.com/
Get a pastrami sandwich or hot dog from street vendors
Make sure your wallet is well hidden and dont take the train or bus, take cabs everywhere. Pick pocketers and crime everywhere.

Thanks so much!

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by Werner-NETbilling

Times Square!

Not nearly as fun as it used to be in the 1980s....

[CourtneyR]

if you like vegan food. Red bamboo is amazing!

[Relentless]

Originally Posted by DamianJ

He's brilliant. And a really humble and charming man in real life too.
I know how it's all done, but it's still stunning. His Any Drink Called For is just wonderful. As is the block of ice...

The one that stumped me was probably the simplest. His brick replacing a coin on a platter at the start while he was surrounded.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by CourtneyR_FFN

if you like vegan food. Red bamboo is amazing!

there are people who like vegan food? I thought they ate it because they were vegan and had to.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

there are people who like vegan food? I thought they ate it because they were vegan and had to.

Nah, it's just trendy

[suesheboy]

If the weather is good, take the circle line around Manhattan.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Nah, it's just trendy

trendy torture.


I met a vegan gal at the beach a while back and we hung out a few times, she took me to her fav vegan restaurant and I had never been to a vegan restaurant. She ordered coconut water for both of us when we first arrived and then went to the ladies's room. the water arrived while she was there and I took a big swig of mine as I was thirsty- I spewed some of it out of my mouth it was so disgusting. It didn't get any better from there. Have you had vegan?

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Have you had vegan?

Well, that is complex question. Yes, I had vegetables or rice etc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism - I would not mind that rice and beans dish (see photos). What I mean is that vegan dish may as well be "regular" dish, like that rice+beans
So I could most likely find something tasty in vegan restaurant.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

So I could most likely find something tasty in vegan restaurant.

if you're a fish and chips sort of chap, I'd be curious to see how this ended up.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

if you're a fish and chips sort of chap, I'd be curious to see how this ended up.

http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/13/top...cipes-of-2012/

Few of them looks tasty. I am certain that almost anyone would find something tasty in a vegan restaurant.
Problem would be if you had to be vegan for a long time, but one visit to vegan restaurant - no problem at all

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/13/top...cipes-of-2012/

Few of them looks tasty. I am certain that almost anyone would find something tasty in a vegan restaurant.
Problem would be if you had to be vegan for a long time, but one visit to vegan restaurant - no problem at all

good luck, I was truly disappointed with the food as I was looking foward to it, and had to put on a charade about it all. I had actually expected the meal to be akin to eating fantastic sushi the very first time- but sadly, no.

[mineistaken]

Well, at the very least you could order some salad...

[dyna mo]

sure and when I crave a salad I like a killer salad, but whoopie, a salad.

[JDPWebmaster]

Originally Posted by Werner-NETbilling

Times Square!

This. And also check out the Freedom Tower (Ground Zero) area if it's your first time.

[blackmonsters]

Pack human shit in all of your pockets just in case you get stopped and frisked.
Hey, why not make it a shitty experience for them too?

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by blackmonsters

Pack human shit in all of your pockets just in case you get stopped and frisked.
Hey, why not make it a shitty experience for them too?

Or not, since you have close to nothing chances of being frisked if you look like a quality citizen.
By the way one of the best programs, NYPD

[Axzar]

Walk uptown from Times Square to Columbus Circle to Central Park to the Museum of Natural History (Central Park W and 79th St). Then head down to 1st or 3rd Avenue, walk south to 23rd or 14th Streets then the world is your oyster. Soho, Tribeca, Wash Square Park, Canal Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, Wall Street (boring area) Seaport (Tourist Trap) are all in walking distance from 14th and 3rd Ave. Enjoy.

[CyberHustler]

Come holla at me if you need party favors my nigga

[blackmonsters]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Or not, since you have close to nothing chances of being frisked if you look like a quality citizen.
By the way one of the best programs, NYPD

You should pack shit in your mouth so that you smell better.

[dehash]

Take only Yellow Cab from Airports, ignore annoying limo drivers. Otherwise it will cost you twice.
You probably know it is legal to catch a cabs in NY on streets, just raise your hand. But some drivers are crazy and don't speak English well. Don't buy hot dogs from people who handles cash and your hotdog with bare hands at same time.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by dehash

You probably know it is legal to catch a cabs in NY on streets

Is it illegal somewhere?

[Mickey_]

Be a man, take the subway.

[sperbonzo]

Subways are perfectly fine. Seriously crime in Manhattan is very low. Like any city anywhere in the world, if you walk with purpose, and look like you know where you are going, any petty criminals will leave you alone. If you stand around with your head up in the air gawping around like a hayseed tourist, then there is the potential that a pick pocket or purse snatcher might take a try. Same goes for anywhere in the world.

Try John's Pizza at 278 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014 Fricken amazing.

There are a million things to do in NY, museums are fantastic, plenty of great food, all kinds of sights. You could spend 2 weeks there and not have enough time.


Enjoy!


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[Supz]

The best thing to do is get a 2 day pass on the hop-on hop-off bus. It will take you all over town to see the sights. Also best way to see statue of Liberty and such without paying or waiting on a big line is to take a free round trip on the Staten Island Ferry.

Best places to eat. You might need to make reservations in advance.

Italian:
Carbone
Bianca
Bar Pitti
Charlie Birds

Japanese / Sushi
Sushi Seki
Japonica
Kano Yama

Steak
Keen's
Old Homestead

Greek
Mylos
Avra

These are all great places to eat. All in Manhattan.

Best Pizza by far is Lombardi's in Manhattan.

Make sure you see Time Square. There are a lot of great museums. Guggenheim, Moma, Natural History etc...

Also,

2 best places in China town - Wo Hop & Asian Manor. On Mott St. (edit)

[bigPunk]

Thank you all for your great tips

[ajrocks]

Go to Chelsea Market and get a Cronut. They will change your life. The best tasting pastry I've ever tasted.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by ajrocks

Go to Chelsea Market and get a Cronut. They will change your life. The best tasting pastry I've ever tasted.

Same thing as doughssant?

[freecartoonporn]

walmart ?