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jonesbeach10 wrote:Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza (wave hi to Larry). If there's no skating rink, then it's a market, I believe.

I think the skating rink opened last week while I was on vacation. I haven't been downstairs since I got back to work today so I'm not sure about that. In the spring and summer it's an open air bar/restaurant - The Rink Bar.

PHarmGirl wrote:I really really need some hotel or B&B suggestions ...

It won't be cheap, but if you want to stay in Manhattan -
Marriott Marquis, in the heart of Times Square
Hilton, 6th Ave. and 53rd St., easy walk to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue shopping, the theater district, not too far from Central Park or Times Square
Sheraton, 7th Ave. and 53rd St. (there's another Sheraton across 7th Ave., a block or 2 south), a few blocks north of Times Square
There's also a Doubletree Inn on 7th Ave. and 47th St. I don't know if it's any good or how much it costs, but it has a great location.

If you walk through Times Square in the afternoon, you'll probably get to see the Naked Cowboy.

For the little kid in everyone, there's a Toys 'R' Us in Times Square that's so big there's a 60 foot ferris wheel inside the store.

My first choice of restaurants would be Victor's Cafe (52nd St. between Broadway & 8th Ave.). Great food.

Since my post in this thread last year, I have made the trip to the observation deck at the Top of the Rock. I'd definitely go again but the next time I'd rather go at night.

My 2 cents... Im not big on the TOURISTY things so here goes
Take a subway ride (stop and check out the street performers)
Staten Island Ferry (Round Trip BARGAIN and great view)
Walk through Little Italy and get a cannoli
Walk through the village and get a slice of pizza
Times Square at night is a must, take a pic with the Naked cowboy
Catch a broadway show or off broadway
Central Park is a must Saturday/Sunday check out the roller skaters on the slalom course or disco dancing
Walk through the NY Library

Thinking heading there for the 4th of July weekend. Any good 4th events? Anybody have any tips for getting cheap show tickets?

TKTS in Times Square is where you can get discount tickets. You have to wait in line and you may not be able to get tickets to your first choices(s), but they're cheap and you may end up being pleasantly surprised by what you see.

For the top name first run broadway shows there is a little known secret to getting cheap tickets. On the day of the show go to the theater box office when it opens up, usually 10 am. They sell standing room tickets for usually $30 - $45 each. Normally you can only buy 1 or 2 per person. The area where you stand is on the main floor right behind the last row of seats. They have designated spots for you (numbered). We have done this ever since The Producer tickets were going for $400 and up and paid only $35. Just did it a couple years ago when Spamalot was in it's Premier run with all the stars. Have done it through the years with countless first run shows that were completely sold out.
Sometimes there are lines but other times you just walk right up and get them. The supply is not very big, around 20 - 30 per performance, depending on the theater.

Now if I could only have the same luck finding $35 yankee sox tickets

Clintster7 wrote:Now if I could only have the same luck finding $35 yankee sox tickets

I wish you luck but i really doubt that will happen!!!!

Anybody going to NYC should check out the Bourbon Street bar at
407 Amsterdam between 79th and 80th. It's a little dive bar and sports
bar that has hundreds of bras hanging behind the bar. Wild and fun place.
From there it's a short walk to central park and strawberry fields.

ANyone ever stayed at the Novotel? Just booked 3 nights there. Seeing Wicked Thursday night and Yanks and Sox Friday and Saturday afternoon.

just three things that may have been overlooked. I breezed through the thread.

Depending on your love of history and your ancestry (sp?) Ellis Island. My grandmother came through and I love history. Liked it more than Statue of Liberty.

Pay the money and see Wicked!

Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant and Bar
91 7th Avenue South New York, NY 10014
http://www.jekyllpub.com/jekyllpub/index1.html

Aquaholic101 wrote:My 2 cents... Im not big on the TOURISTY things so here goes
Take a subway ride (stop and check out the street performers)
Staten Island Ferry (Round Trip BARGAIN and great view)
Walk through Little Italy and get a cannoli
Walk through the village and get a slice of pizza
Times Square at night is a must, take a pic with the Naked cowboy
Catch a broadway show (Wicked) or off broadway
Central Park is a must Saturday/Sunday check out the roller skaters on the slalom course or disco dancing
Walk through the NY Library

And as mentioned above, Top of the Rock. An unforgettable sunset view and the wait is minimal compared to the Empire State Building. (Great view of the ESB, btw). Also, the double-decker buses are a good way to get from one place to another (you can hop on-hop off as much as you like)

Carnegie Deli has our vote for the best cheesecake in the city

Go to Patsy's restaurant for an outstanding Italian dinner. Excellent food and reasonable prices.

Puglia's in Little Italy!!!!!!!!!! especially when Jorge is playing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll also agree with Carnegie Deli for Fantastic Cheesecake. They also ship these out, and they are great, even if you are not in NYC.

While at Carnegie Deli, share items. They charge a little more to share. We go for the Matzoh Ball soup (Matzoh Balls the size of baseballs, that are Fluffy), the Reuben or a Corned Beef or even the Pastrami. If you share then you have room for Cheesecake or the Fifth Avenue Pie. They have a $12.50 per person minimum, with the soup, sandwich, dessert and drinks (no free refills) you'll make this easily for two people. Also try both kinds of pickles and they do provide more pickles, if you want more. The sandwiches are huge, they easily feed two people.

If you are in a hurry you can bypass the line by going in and placing your order to go. Then you can have a little picnic in the park or maybe inside the Trump Tower.

The line moves pretty quick, so don't be afraid to stand in line, it's worth it.

It's also a great place to people watch. Between tourists and locals, it can be pretty entertaining.

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/

I'll be in NYC for the concert and the Carnegie Deli sounds like a great place for lunch.

Thanks for sharing.

My first and only visit to NYC was at Christmas time, so some of my top things wouldn't apply now...

Don't miss WICKED!

Top of the Rock and the video in the elevator...get your camera ready for the ride up and down.

We did the whole guided tour of Rockefeller Center buildings. We walked around and followed ourown personal tour guide with our headsets on while she pointed out the sights and the art and gardens, etc. It was super.

Also did the New York City Tour on the double decker bus.
http://www.coachusa.com/newyorksightseeing/cs.map.asp

The Christmas season night time lights tour was a bit abbreviated, and was really too cold to enjoy, but it was beautiful.

Take the subway down to Ground Zero is a must.

While we were there we also saw the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. RCMH is part of some tours and is a must to see.

Looking forward to more next time...

OH, and had to go out and do the Today Show one morning before daylight even. Coffee and breakfast at Dean & De Luca to stay warm and have a place to sit for a while. Johnny Dep was there that day and we left early.

I will be taking four school-age kids to NYC (Manhattan) for a daytrip tomorrow.
We have been there several times before, so we have some ideas about what we want to do and see: the Enterprise carrier museum, ESB, Central Park.
Is there anything in particular happening tomorrow that we should (or should not) look for?

OK
The USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier) Museum: a must see for real men and boys, plus girls who dig boats and planes. $17 - $22 depending upon your age etc. Make sure you get on board the Growler nuclear attack sub nearby (no additional charge). Watch your head.

Central Park: when it's 80-90 degrees Farenheit in April, this is a happening place. We rented a rowboat on the lake, $12 plus a $20 cash deposit (just bring the boat back within an hour.)

Times Square: it's always something. If it's not Naked Singing Cowboys it's exploding manhole covers. Get away from it by going to Coldstone Creamery for awesome ice cream concotions, 44th Street one block west of Times Square.

Galaxy Diner: 46th Street at Ninth Ave. Just get a burger, dammbit. And a beer.