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I'm leaving in 11 days. I want to be a part of it. New York, New York!
Question: if YOU had parts of three days to spend in NYC, what would you do? Where would you go? Where would you suggest that Steve and I go, assuming that we are already over the Statue of Liberty thing, without ever having seen it? Any amazing restaurants that are not to be missed? The best show to see that is likely to still have tickets available? I am planning our itinerary and need some input.
Ditto for Philadelphia.
Question: if YOU had parts of three days to spend in NYC, what would you do? Where would you go? Where would you suggest that Steve and I go, assuming that we are already over the Statue of Liberty thing, without ever having seen it? Any amazing restaurants that are not to be missed? The best show to see that is likely to still have tickets available? I am planning our itinerary and need some input.
Ditto for Philadelphia.
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I love the Met.
Are you into art?
I'd skip the Statue of Liberty as well. Although, I would recommend going to Ellis Island. If you had ancestors pass through there, it can be kind of a spiritual experience.
Ground Zero is not that far from there, too, if you can stomach the site. They're rebuilding.
By the way, I only check in here once in a while through the links of the talented Mr. Monoglot, but great blog.
Parks are good (Central, Washington Square, Bryant, Battery). I like the Long Island ferry, which is free and takes you right past the Statue of Liberty for those of us who are uninterested in the actual statue but interested in a free ride and nice views.
I like shopping or just walking on 5th Ave--Tiffany's and all that. For atmosphere, mostly.
I was going to mention South Street Seaport as well--also for the atmosphere and because the Brooklyn Bridge really is beautiful.
Wall Street, the Met, Guggenheim, MOMA, and really just walking around is my favorite thing. I love the Chrysler Building (never been inside, but isn't it great from the outside?). Times Square is horrible and crowded but fun at night, I think. I love the NY Public Library and Bryant Park, just a few minutes' walk away from TS. And there's the Manhattan temple.
Also, I kinda like riding the subway except for the urine/human smell in the stations. And Grand Central Station is fun.
If you're a Harry Connick Jr. fan he's in a play on Broadway, The Pajama Game.
Anyway. Have fun!
Oh yeah and I've never been to Philadelphia but I just watched National Treasure a few weeks ago, cheesy but fun Disney movie if you haven't seen it. Umm...get a cheesesteak sandwich? Go to the courthouse steps or wherever it was that Rocky trained? And...I GUESS...the Liberty Bell...
Man oh man, I could keep going. People like Filene's Basement for cheap finds (Broadway and 79th). Wall Street is interesting - especially the cemeteries down there. Bouley Bakery is close by in Tribeca - very expensive but oh so delicious. You've gotta have one splurge, right? Wicked is great on Broadway, don't know if you can get tickets. Try the TKTS counter in Times Square - discounted tickets but not always the best shows, especially if you're not first in line - you have to line up an hour before they open.
OK, I have to stop. Good luck and have fun! Don't be afraid of the subway or the buses (they take the same subway card) and if you have to take a taxi - don't tip them 20%!