New York

[Lyndhurst 14]

Bloody love NYC, would move there if I could.

Yep – a bad day in New York will always beat a good day in London.

 

[big nuts]

Sorry, forgot about this!

It was amazing. Amongst other things, points of note were..

• Went to the basketball - Atmosphere wasn't what I'd expected - a bit flat. But the Barclays Center is a sight to behold and the whole experience was quality.
• Top of the Rock - views are unreal. Highly recommend
• Highline - FREEEEEZING, but a really nice walk. Walked from North to South which was definitely a better option than walking up and ending up in the middle of a construction site.
• Went for dinner at The View for my other half's birthday, it'ts a revolving restaurant above Times Sq. Food was average but as the name suggests, the views were worth it.
• 9/11 Memorial - Although I liked the actual water features, I wasn't really impressed with the way they've branded it all - felt a bit tacky rather than worthy of such an event. The museum isn't ready yet, so there wasn't that much there to really inform people. But glad I saw it nonetheless.
• Walked A LOT
• Shopped A LOT
• Am now poor

Love the Barclay Centre went to watch Bernard Hopkins fight Tavoris Cloud about three weeks ago - looks great from the outside and can't imagine there is a bad seat in the house.

 

[Mental Lental]

US immigration is the slowest and most unwelcoming in the world. The attitude of the Home Land Security people stinks.

I flew into New York on a Japanese flight from Tokyo and the immigration guys were just stamping the Japanese passports and waving them through. When I handed over my British passport the guy looked at me and his face lit up like a Christmas tree. He then proceeded to grill me for 20 minutes on every subject under the sun before letting me through.

So it would appear that they are only concerned with grilling the people who can actually speak English.

Fat wanker.

 

[Cars]

I flew into New York on a Japanese flight from Tokyo and the immigration guys were just stamping the Japanese passports and waving them through. When I handed over my British passport the guy looked at me and his face lit up like a Christmas tree. He then proceeded to grill me for 20 minutes on every subject under the sun before letting me through.

So it would appear that they are only concerned with grilling the people who can actually speak English.

Fat wanker.

There's a reason they grill people from this country, the same reason why were banned from the green card lottery. I'll say no more.

 

[easynow]

Went with my gf last September. Nice 9 day trip. Got a bit samey after day 4, but that's because I wasn't alone... haha (I travelled the world for 2 and half years solo)

 

[Beach Hut]

Thinking of going in October so is the City Pass worth buying ?

 

[Silverhatch]

Just finished the last voucher in my city pass. Yep, worth getting if you're looking to do the big sites. Had a great week in Harlem. I absolutely love this place.

 

[Beach Hut]

OK re-loading this.

Where is best to stay - Times Square, Staten Island, Brooklyn or Queens (and no jokes Ernest).

And what I mean is by access to NY from the three later locations.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

OK re-loading this.

Where is best to stay - Times Square, Staten Island, Brooklyn or Queens (and no jokes Ernest).

And what I mean is by access to NY from the three later locations.

West Village is the best location IMHO. A great place to hang out in its own right and perfectly located for everything else.

 

[The Spanish]

I flew into New York on a Japanese flight from Tokyo and the immigration guys were just stamping the Japanese passports and waving them through. When I handed over my British passport the guy looked at me and his face lit up like a Christmas tree. He then proceeded to grill me for 20 minutes on every subject under the sun before letting me through.

So it would appear that they are only concerned with grilling the people who can actually speak English.

Fat wanker.

or countries with massive terrorism problems

 

[Beach Hut]

Well being from Brighton I naturally chose Queens !

 

[Bisto]

I know this has been done before, but I'd like any new/updated tips and ideas that people might be able to offer.

Basically, 3 weeks tomorrow I'm off to New York for a week. This will be my 4th trip there, but my first since 2007 so I'm sure there's a whole load of new stuff to see and do since last time.

What I'm looking for here is the NSC personal touch of recommended things to do, things to see and things to avoid if applicable that are beyond the "usual" NY attractions.

Ta.

If you're looking to buy some souvenirs (art and stuff) Union Square has various markets and stalls check with your hotels which days are best but I think that is good few hours spent.

 

[fleet]

Am there right now! Back for play offs though

 

[Beach Hut]

OK going at half-term so have pre-booked Broadway show, city passes, Ground Zero and Statue of Liberty.

Some assistance about the subway which we intend to use all the time there is a weekly ticket which is around $27 so can this be used anytime, can you just buy it from a ticket machine or do you need a photo ID card as well ?

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

A cocktail at The Campbell Apartment at Grand Central is a must. No trainers though.

 

[SouthCoastOwl]

I'm there for Christmas shopping at the beginning of December so keep the ideas flowing please.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

OK going at half-term so have pre-booked Broadway show, city passes, Ground Zero and Statue of Liberty.

Some assistance about the subway which we intend to use all the time there is a weekly ticket which is around $27 so can this be used anytime, can you just buy it from a ticket machine or do you need a photo ID card as well ?

You can buy it from the ticket machine, no id needed. It really is incredible value - there are no 'zones', no limits, it's just a straight $30 fro a week's unlimited subway and bus travel, ANYWHERE in NYC.

 

[Beach Hut]

You can buy it from the ticket machine, no id needed. It really is incredible value - there are no 'zones', no limits, it's just a straight $30 fro a week's unlimited subway and bus travel, ANYWHERE in NYC.

Excellent thanks for that, first thing we will purchase.

 

[somerset]

I'm there for Christmas shopping at the beginning of December so keep the ideas flowing please.

Bryant Park at Christmas......and Coney Island on New Years Day...the Polar Bear club......half the borough swimming, the rest watching with live music and loads of eats and treats.

 

[butchy]

Excellent thanks for that, first thing we will purchase.

When are you heading there? I am going for 4 nights at the end of November....will be 1st time and looking forward to it!