new yok at xmas

[mooey]

Don't start that shit especially after last winter. No f=in snow this year. Unusually mild Autumn (so far) followed by straight forward chilly but otherwise comfortable winter (please).

i see your location is Philadelphia i ve got one day there as well going by Amtrak from NYC looked at a few things to do there the Rocky steps will have to be done anything else not to miss out on in Philly

 

[dazzer6666]

im taking my 6 year old so im hoping the weathers gonna be okay i ve checked a month ahead and it looks similar to here.

Quite variable in winter - could be similar to here but they get a lot more snow and it can get bitterly cold (New York is fabulous in the snow......Central Park in particular). Very few transport problems if snowy as they are totally geared up for dealing with it. With a 6 year old I'd definitely give the Central Park Zoo a visit.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Ooh ooh ooh miss.............Blind Tiger on Bleacker.

This. This and this. One of my favourite bars. Missus loves it as well.

 

[Marlton & Hove Albion]

i see your location is Philadelphia i ve got one day there as well going by Amtrak from NYC looked at a few things to do there the Rocky steps will have to be done anything else not to miss out on in Philly

Honestly, I have never understood the Rocky Steps thing (although of course I did it too). Only takes 20 seconds, so why not. Not sure what gets you going, so hard to prescribe a highlights tour for you. Here goes. If you like Art, then at top of Rocky Steps go into the Philadelphia Museum of Art (2 hours of wonderment). Whizzing around Independence Mall is a winner (Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, The Mint) - American History so not real history but a good 2 hours of stuff in a short distance. Cheese steaks Jim's on South St (better and safer than heading in to the hood for Pats vs. Genos typical contest). 76ers tickets are $1 right now as they SUCK big time, if they're playing when you're in town. Franklin Institute has IMAX, Plantetarium, Massive Steam Locomotives, an original Stephenson Rocket and that kind of stuff. My boys love it. Lots of great places to dine (BETTER THAN NEW YORK) and can give you better guidance if you tell me what you like. Reading Terminal Market has lots of local eateries inside. Barnes Museum is arguably the finest never heard of collection of art in Western Hemisphere and the Rodin is right next door. Philly is an odd hit or miss city. Small and easy to get around but FAR MORE dangerous than New York, so really watch yourself. 99/100 you'll be good and safe and enjoy a solid day of fun. UTA.

 

[papajaff]

Are you actually called Mooney?

PM me as I have a list of 'things to do in NYC'. My 4 siblings have been there a long time and I know the place well now.

 

[SouthCoastOwl]

White Horse in Greenwich Village
Foley's on West 33rd
Peculiar pub on Bleaker

 

[OzMike]

new yok at xmas

Is this the Chinese pronunciation ?

 

[Surf's Up]

neau yoik is the correct pronunciation shirley

 

[Jack Straw]

What do you get when you cross a new yak with a new wok?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Walk across Brooklyn Bridge after dark. Fabulous views and, in December, it won't be too late for the kids.

 

[Superphil]

You can get a city pass that covers Rockefeller, empire state, statue of liberty etc and I think it was around £60 last year. If your going to do a few it works out cheaper this way. I bought my ticket in the empire state building which is close to Rockefeller.

Good call, you can order your city pass in advance, ours came from a seller based in Horsham! The one we had meant we wee pre booked for up to 4 attractions and didn't have to queue for them, well, a bit for the 9/11 museum. Well worth it so long as you do 4 attractions.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Cavatelli with Hot Sausage and Browned Sage Butter at Frankies Spuntino (Brooklyn or West Village).

Best pasta dish you'll ever eat.

 

[Gazwag]

Good call, you can order your city pass in advance, ours came from a seller based in Horsham! The one we had meant we wee pre booked for up to 4 attractions and didn't have to queue for them, well, a bit for the 9/11 museum. Well worth it so long as you do 4 attractions.

You have to pre book to use the toilet, only in America

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

This is what you do:
West Village (possibly my 2nd favourite part of the world)
Sample some of the best craft to be found in : http://www.blindtigeralehouse.com
Walk down the road for dinner at my favourite restaurant: http://www.thespottedpig.com

If in Brooklyn:
BBQ and craft at: http://www.fettesaubbq.com
Drink craft galore at: http://www.spritzenhaus33.com

 

[mooey]

Honestly, I have never understood the Rocky Steps thing (although of course I did it too). Only takes 20 seconds, so why not. Not sure what gets you going, so hard to prescribe a highlights tour for you. Here goes. If you like Art, then at top of Rocky Steps go into the Philadelphia Museum of Art (2 hours of wonderment). Whizzing around Independence Mall is a winner (Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, The Mint) - American History so not real history but a good 2 hours of stuff in a short distance. Cheese steaks Jim's on South St (better and safer than heading in to the hood for Pats vs. Genos typical contest). 76ers tickets are $1 right now as they SUCK big time, if they're playing when you're in town. Franklin Institute has IMAX, Plantetarium, Massive Steam Locomotives, an original Stephenson Rocket and that kind of stuff. My boys love it. Lots of great places to dine (BETTER THAN NEW YORK) and can give you better guidance if you tell me what you like. Reading Terminal Market has lots of local eateries inside. Barnes Museum is arguably the finest never heard of collection of art in Western Hemisphere and the Rodin is right next door. Philly is an odd hit or miss city. Small and easy to get around but FAR MORE dangerous than New York, so really watch yourself. 99/100 you'll be good and safe and enjoy a solid day of fun. UTA.

i ve got tickets already to see the 76ers at the Brooklyn Center paid a lot more than a dollar it cost me 150 dollars for 3 of us.I checked out the Franklin Institute that looks good and i think my son would like that so will defo head there the Reading Market looks good as well.I got told they have the oldest street in the U S. so gonna check that out too. thanks for the advice.UTA

 

[mooey]

Are you actually called Mooney?

PM me as I have a list of 'things to do in NYC'. My 4 siblings have been there a long time and I know the place well now.

no im not called Mooney.But my friends do call me Mooey.

 

[Marlton & Hove Albion]

i ve got tickets already to see the 76ers at the Brooklyn Center paid a lot more than a dollar it cost me 150 dollars for 3 of us.I checked out the Franklin Institute that looks good and i think my son would like that so will defo head there the Reading Market looks good as well.I got told they have the oldest street in the U S. so gonna check that out too. thanks for the advice.UTA

If you like all that stuff, check out Elfreth's Alley (oldest street in US), Head House Square (close to Jim's Steaks on South Street). A couple of good boozers - The Dandelion, Victoria Freehouse,

 

[heathgate]

Walk across Brooklyn Bridge after dark. Fabulous views and, in December, it won't be too late for the kids.

Are you mad....it'll be colder than a cold thing in a very cold place....

 

[Murray 17]

Are you mad....it'll be colder than a cold thing in a very cold place....

Or madder than Mad Jack McMad, winner of this year's Mr Mad Competition [emoji2]