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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:28 pm | 1st Post |
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If your best friend had 2 days to visit New York CITY what would be the 5 NOT TO BE MISSED ACTIVITIES/VISITS you would suggest.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:28 pm | 2nd Post |
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:34 pm | 3rd Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: Has my friend ever been to NYC before?
She has seen a little bit but her 30 year old son has never set foot there.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:36 pm | 4th Post |
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:41 pm | 5th Post |
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take in a great restaurant, do some shopping, & go sight seeing in a horse drawn carriage 
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:53 pm | 6th Post |
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Great suggestions ladies but I need more specifics such as restaurant names, shopping venues - I need the nitty gritty. 
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 10:58 pm | 7th Post |
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Filomene123 wrote: Great suggestions ladies but I need more specifics such as restaurant names, shopping venues - I need the nitty gritty.
 I have a feeling you will have to wait for Chrissy and Jim to give you some ideas.....I have always wanted to go in a horse drawn carriage 
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 11:05 pm | 8th Post |
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I'm a newby to the NYC area, but here are a few of the things I've treasured:
(1) Going to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island -- Ellis Island doesn't sound like much, but I can't believe how much I enjoyed it! I've heard others say the same.
(2) Times Square at night -- yeah, it's a nut house, but it's something to see, once in your life
(3) Take in a play
Dining: Ruby Foo's on Broadway (and 47th?) for Asian fusion, Akdeniz for Turkish
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 11:20 pm | 9th Post |
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I can't help you Fil, but you might want to put out the information that your son likes photography.........maybe there is a great place to take pictures.
Also might want to mention that you are thinking of early September.....
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If your best friend had 2 days to visit New York CITY what would be the 5 NOT TO BE MISSED ACTIVITIES/VISITS you would suggest.
1) As posted the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
2) For Karl the Metropolitan Museum of Art - great photo ops
3) Top of the Rock or Empire State
4) The hole that was once the WTC - brings reality to a terrible day - I climb out of it every day.
5) Find a great restaurant. shows, or just enjoy the streets around Times Square.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 11:30 pm | 11th Post |
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BeckyThane wrote: I'm a newby to the NYC area, but here are a few of the things I've treasured:
(1) Going to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island -- Ellis Island doesn't sound like much, but I can't believe how much I enjoyed it! I've heard others say the same.
(2) Times Square at night -- yeah, it's a nut house, but it's something to see, once in your life
(3) Take in a play
Dining: Ruby Foo's on Broadway (and 47th?) for Asian fusion, Akdeniz for Turkish
Love your suggestions - a big thank-you 
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Posted: Sun Aug 26th, 2007 11:31 pm | 12th Post |
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immargaret wrote: I can't help you Fil, but you might want to put out the information that your son likes photography.........maybe there is a great place to take pictures.
Also might want to mention that you are thinking of early September.....
What would I do without your help.
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shoreguy wrote: If your best friend had 2 days to visit New York CITY what would be the 5 NOT TO BE MISSED ACTIVITIES/VISITS you would suggest.
1) As posted the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
2) For Karl the Metropolitan Museum of Art - great photo ops
3) Top of the Rock or Empire State
4) The hole that was once the WTC - brings reality to a terrible day - I climb out of it every day.
5) Find a great restaurant. shows, or just enjoy the streets around Times Square.
Sounds super Jim. Is Karl allowed to take photos at the Museum ?
In Time Square please suggest a restaurant for dinner on Tuesday night.
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Filomene123 wrote: shoreguy wrote: If your best friend had 2 days to visit New York CITY what would be the 5 NOT TO BE MISSED ACTIVITIES/VISITS you would suggest.
1) As posted the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
2) For Karl the Metropolitan Museum of Art - great photo ops
3) Top of the Rock or Empire State
4) The hole that was once the WTC - brings reality to a terrible day - I climb out of it every day.
5) Find a great restaurant. shows, or just enjoy the streets around Times Square.
Sounds super Jim. Is Karl allowed to take photos at the Museum ?
In Time Square please suggest a restaurant for dinner on Tuesday night.
Merci
Both of the places I mentioned are very near Times Square. There's also the Roxy Deli, a very expensive NY deli/restaurant, but their cheese blintzes are ~to die for~!!! I crave them.
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Posted: Mon Aug 27th, 2007 12:21 am | 15th Post |
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I agree with the others - Ground Zero is a must see. It is very humbling and emotional to be there, but every American should visit this site. The church across the street should be visited as well.
The Stage Deli should not be missed.
The Jersey Boys!!
Funny you started this thread. I was talking to a good friend Friday night, and he is taking a business trip to NYC in Mid -Oct. and I will prolly go with. We were discussing all the things we could cram into 2 days, before we head to Boston for a conference.
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kathy32259 wrote: I agree with the others - Ground Zero is a must see. It is very humbling and emotional to be there, but every American should visit this site. The church across the street should be visited as well.
The Stage Deli should not be missed.
Agree with the above, and here's some more idea's about things to do in NYC:
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum44/3054.html
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum61/2393.html
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum44/3490.html
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kathy32259 wrote: I agree with the others - Ground Zero is a must see. It is very humbling and emotional to be there, but every American should visit this site. The church across the street should be visited as well.
The Stage Deli should not be missed.
The Jersey Boys!!
Funny you started this thread. I was talking to a good friend Friday night, and he is taking a business trip to NYC in Mid -Oct. and I will prolly go with. We were discussing all the things we could cram into 2 days, before we head to Boston for a conference.
Whats The Jersey Boys!!
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Filomene123 wrote: kathy32259 wrote: I agree with the others - Ground Zero is a must see. It is very humbling and emotional to be there, but every American should visit this site. The church across the street should be visited as well.
The Stage Deli should not be missed.
The Jersey Boys!!
Funny you started this thread. I was talking to a good friend Friday night, and he is taking a business trip to NYC in Mid -Oct. and I will prolly go with. We were discussing all the things we could cram into 2 days, before we head to Boston for a conference.
Whats The Jersey Boys!!
It's a musical on Broadway - the story of Frankie Vali - it looks wonderful!!
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Posted: Mon Aug 27th, 2007 02:00 am | 19th Post |
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I have been trying to line up some things to do myself, having never been there. A friend of mine who lives in DC area has taken trips up there and he recommends a
bus tour from Essex House, xcellant
Essex House overlooks Central Park and walking distance to Tavern on the Green
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Posted: Mon Aug 27th, 2007 02:23 am | 20th Post |
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MERCI MERCI AND MERCI
To all of you who took the time to answer my query MANY THANKS
I now pretty much know what I'll be doing and where I will have an interesting meal.
Very much appreciate you all taking the time. 
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Posted: Mon Aug 27th, 2007 04:18 am | 21st Post |
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Fil if you do go to Ground Zero you could head down to South Street Seaport
Plenty of stores and places to eat. When I worked down there I would walk it but it would be a short cab ride.Gosh I still can't believe I was in those buildings everyday.
Anyway the Seaport is a nice place .Beautiful views .In fact my husband proposed to me there
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Posted: Mon Aug 27th, 2007 12:33 pm | 22nd Post |
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Another good deal is the Hop On Hop Off bus. Get a 2 day all routes pass and you can get a nice overview of the city including a really nice night tour (goes over to Brooklyn so you can see the nighttime skyline). http://www.coachusa.com/newyorksightseeing/
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http://www.nycvisit.com/ convention and visitors bureau If trip is later, they have a nice free booklet you can order (or pick up at their site near Times Square)
http://www.playbill.com for shows (Christmas Show at Radio City starts 11/2 I think).
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Big Al B wrote: Another good deal is the Hop On Hop Off bus. Get a 2 day all routes pass and you can get a nice overview of the city including a really nice night tour (goes over to Brooklyn so you can see the nighttime skyline). http://www.coachusa.com/newyorksightseeing/
Other places:
http://www.nycvisit.com/ convention and visitors bureau If trip is later, they have a nice free booklet you can order (or pick up at their site near Times Square)
http://www.playbill.com for shows (Christmas Show at Radio City starts 11/2 I think).
Big Al - many thanks. This weekend I was just mentionning to friends how much I had enjoyed the Hop On Bus in Boston and wishing such a thing was availble in NYC. I will go check out your link. Merci
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leet44 wrote: Fil if you do go to Ground Zero you could head down to South Street Seaport
Plenty of stores and places to eat. When I worked down there I would walk it but it would be a short cab ride.Gosh I still can't believe I was in those buildings everyday.
Anyway the Seaport is a nice place .Beautiful views .In fact my husband proposed to me there
Seaport does sound like a very nice place. Plenty of stores 
I think 2 days are not going to be enough. Merci
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Filomene123 wrote: leet44 wrote: Fil if you do go to Ground Zero you could head down to South Street Seaport
Plenty of stores and places to eat. When I worked down there I would walk it but it would be a short cab ride.Gosh I still can't believe I was in those buildings everyday.
Anyway the Seaport is a nice place .Beautiful views .In fact my husband proposed to me there
Seaport does sound like a very nice place. Plenty of stores
I think 2 days are not going to be enough. Merci
Fil so much to do and see .I was going to say since you are downtown a trip to Little Italy and Chinatown would be good. If you went to Southstreet and didn't eat there just shopped maybe lunch or have a drink or twothen head down Have dinner in Chinatown and dessert in Little Italy .Some espresso and a few pastries YUMMY.
Wear comfortable shoes and you will be fine .Once you are down there you are much better walking around .The traffic is bad.I would tell you to shop on Canal Street but it may be a bit much If you saw Canal street you would know what I am talking about.
Whatever you decide to do I know you will have a great time.Enjoy
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