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suggestions for New York City events in January???
Posted: January 11, 2006 9:57 am
by Snowparrot
We will be in NYC for a 100th birthday party (husband's aunt) on Jan. 21. There will be other family events going on (not yet finalized) but we'd like to do some big-city stuff, too. Museums, maybe shows if we get reasonable tickets, clubs/concerts?, shopping?, walking tours?.
We'll be there from Thurs. to Monday and are staying at the Yale Club on Lexington...very central. I am ready for your suggestions!
Posted: January 11, 2006 10:38 am
by nycparrothead
Getting there Thursday you say????
Well, if you need an event, come to this thing!! Should be a great time!!!
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43982
Posted: January 11, 2006 12:07 pm
by NYCPORT
Looks like someone has been hanging with Phaw a wee bit too much.
Posted: January 11, 2006 12:56 pm
by Snowparrot
Thanks for the invite... it may or may not fit on my calendar, but hope it's a great sendoff!
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:21 pm
by ToplessRideFL
Snowparrot wrote:Thanks for the invite... it may or may not fit on my calendar, but hope it's a great sendoff!
ouch......
Buck it up Shane.... I guess not everone likes monkeys.....
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:39 pm
by Cubbie Bear
I understand that there is a big celebration planned the day AFTER a certain humping primate packs and leaves
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:45 pm
by ToplessRideFL
Cubbie Bear wrote:I understand that there is a big celebration planned the day AFTER a certain humping primate packs and leaves
p'rolly a ticker tape parade....
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:46 pm
by LIPH
You can check the schedule at BB Kings Blues Club
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/index.shtml
It's on 42nd St. between 7th & 8th Aves. and the tickets aren't that expensive. A couple of months ago when I saw Sonny Landreth there it was $20, most shows are usually $30-$40.
If you don't mind spending a few hours standing in line you can get cheap theater tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square.
If you're looking for a place to eat and don't want to go to one of the theme restaurants that cater to tourists, there's a great Cuban place called Victor's Cafe on 52nd St. between Broadway & 8th Ave. They get a lot of theater goers at dinner time so you might have to wait for a table.
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:48 pm
by balcony girls
I always said if I ever made it to New York . .I would love to take a helicopter ride around the city . .at night . .
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:49 pm
by LIPH
2 of them crashed in the river last year.
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:51 pm
by ToplessRideFL
As touristy as it is... you must go to the top of the Empire State Building
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:52 pm
by LIPH
Another thing - they re-opened the observation deck at the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza a couple of months ago so in the universe of "tourists things to do" that's an alternative to the Empire State Building. I haven't gone up there yet but I've heard the view is great.
Posted: January 11, 2006 1:52 pm
by balcony girls
LIPH wrote:2 of them crashed in the river last year.
. .I'd STILL do it . .without hesitation . . .
Posted: January 11, 2006 5:30 pm
by Cubbie Bear
balcony girls wrote:LIPH wrote:2 of them crashed in the river last year.
. .I'd STILL do it . .without hesitation . . .
crash?
Posted: January 11, 2006 5:37 pm
by RinglingRingling
Cubbie Bear wrote:balcony girls wrote:LIPH wrote:2 of them crashed in the river last year.
. .I'd STILL do it . .without hesitation . . .
crash?
depends.. when was the last time BG had to really put her "autorotation" training to work?
Posted: January 11, 2006 5:52 pm
by pirateat30
The Hudson tour is nice. I just flew it the other week starting from Farmingdale. Not in a heli though but a four seat single prop plane
If anyone wants to fly around Long Island sometime I'll take you up.
Posted: January 11, 2006 5:54 pm
by pirateat30
I just might make the trip downstairs that day to meet all you crazy people!! I work 1500ft above the Heartland Brewery
Posted: January 11, 2006 7:43 pm
by jonesbeach10
There are always Broadway shows, the stock exchange, Rockafeller Square (no tree, but ice skating, NBC studios, Top of the Rock), catch a Rangers or Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Central Park, etc.
Obviously there are all the tourist-y restaurants like the ESPN Zone, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, etc. In terms of non-tourist-y restaurant I reccomend Tir Na Nog at 8th and 33rd near Madison Square Garden.
http://tirnanognyc.com/homepage.php
Posted: January 11, 2006 7:52 pm
by pirateat30
How is the food?? I just may go there for lunch tomorrow..Never even heard of it
Posted: January 11, 2006 10:23 pm
by jonesbeach10
pirateat30 wrote:
How is the food?? I just may go there for lunch tomorrow..Never even heard of it
Good. My personal fav is the free-range chicken. Nice Irish Restaurant.