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New York - best things to do in 2 days
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Bobby's Gull
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Go up the Empire State, Top of The Rock or One Tower at an hour or so before sunset, then you'll get two views one in the day & one in the evening.
Empire State Building to me is incredible, it's worth paying the extra to get to the very high viewing platform,
Go to the Flat Iron Building, which is iconic, I went to Eat Italy across the road, ordered Nutella pancakes, sat in Madison Square Park & took it all in.
I love it over there. Probably as it's so different to the sleepy town I've lived in for years. Enjoy.
Tom Bombadil
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Probably been mentioned, but the Staten island Ferry is good. It's free and sails from the southern tip of Manhattan past the statue of liberty.
sydney
tinky ****in winky
get an 8 ball and go on the rampage....no sleep, sleep is for wimps.
Superseagull
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- Jul 8, 2003
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And no security searches and long queues that you would do if taking the tourist boat from Battery Park. You get a fine view of the Statue of Liberty and Manhatten skyline for free. The money you save can be used for something else.
Lower West Stander
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As an ex resident can't argue with anything on here.
Lesser known but really good things to do if you fancy going a bit more native:-
- South St Seaport. The closest thing in NYC to having a decent beer by the water.
- Riverside Park. Especially in the early evening. Way better than Central Park, especially if you are staying anywhere near the Upper West Side.
Enjoy.
Lesser known but really good things to do if you fancy going a bit more native:-
- South St Seaport. The closest thing in NYC to having a decent beer by the water.
- Riverside Park. Especially in the early evening. Way better than Central Park, especially if you are staying anywhere near the Upper West Side.
Enjoy.
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
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I’ll Give this a bounce as it myturn next month.
Although I look like a newbie I have been a long time reader and often find NSCs first hand tips invaluable - keep em coming - thanks in advance
Although I look like a newbie I have been a long time reader and often find NSCs first hand tips invaluable - keep em coming - thanks in advance
Blue Valkyrie
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If you are there for New Years Eve do an evening Hudson river cruise with food and drinks included.
Lyndhurst 14
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- Jan 16, 2008
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Plenty to see and do over Christmas and New Year in New York.
Another vote for Foleys and, if you have time, pay a visit to Jones Wood Foundry (my local), a Brit Pub on the Upper East Side which does great food including Bangers and Mash and Toad in the Hole
A couple of good live music venues - 11th Street Bar and Rockwood Music Hall
Enjoy NYC!
Another vote for Foleys and, if you have time, pay a visit to Jones Wood Foundry (my local), a Brit Pub on the Upper East Side which does great food including Bangers and Mash and Toad in the Hole
A couple of good live music venues - 11th Street Bar and Rockwood Music Hall
Enjoy NYC!
Surport Local Team
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- Jan 5, 2011
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Off to Manhattan next month, so any more tips? Think we have most of the obvious stuff sorted, so anything a little quirky of particular interest.
I guess sport wise, its only baseball that's in season in August?
Now u have been what is ur advice for someone going next week for 4 nights!
Knocky's Nose
Mon nez est retiré.
You lucky fooker!! New York in the freezing cold is absolutely my favourite time.
A long walk around Central Park is No.1 - but when it snowed one year and the mayor shut the roads to all but Police and Taxis, we walked from 116th right down to Battery Park - then back up to Central Park via the East Side. Took us about 8 hours!!
Have a great time. I love New York.
8 hours ? Obviously stopped a lot ! Great walk though......done it myself, just followed Broadway basically.
Central Park is brilliant, and even better in the snow.
Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Centre) instead of Empire State Building for city views. New World Trade Centre is fabulous, have a drink at the bar at the top, superb views of the river and Statue of Liberty in the distance. Go to the museum as well, hugely poignant. Go over to Jersey City for shopping (lower taxes), Woodbury Common outlet stores (shuttle bus takes an hour) if you want proper bargains (not much in Manhattan, although Century 21, next to the WTC site, is worth a visit).
Knocky's Nose
Mon nez est retiré.
All of the above is correct to the letter!
Yes, we stopped off for a few coffees on the way, plus and a long lunch and the Staten Island ferry and back.
- Apr 13, 2015
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Good... but effin cold, that breeze whips in off the river, we walked it on new years day a few years back.
Grand Central and the oyster bar underneath.
Keens restaurant in midtown.
Coney Island on the subway.... iconic skyline.
Bryant Park this time of year, really good festive vibe and ice rink.
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