fuzzypigeon Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 So I'm off to New York on the 13th, and was wondering what things I should do, now I've been before and I did the helicopter tour, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and many other tourist things so this time I'm planning to go see all the hidden gems that aren't on the usual itinerary of every tourist. So any suggestions are very welcome. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordshooter Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Last time I was in NY the High Line http://www.thehighline.org/visitwas the absolute high point for me. It's basically the old elevated and now disused railway lines which run right through Manhattan. The old lines have been transformed into one long beautiful garden which you can walk along for miles and get fantastic views of the skyline and architecture. You can get onto it just a couple of blocks from the Empire State - absolutely fantastic , very relaxing and all free to. Edited June 21, 2015 by Oxfordshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Chrysler Building is still a piece of artwork for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Ground Zero, Central Park and Canal Street where all the fakes are on sale, plus all the places already mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Go feel the lucky balls on the big bronze bull in Wall Street. MOMI, the Museum of the Moving Image is interesting if you have an interest in films. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA, Rockefeller Centre, Radio City tour and for a great steak, Keens at 72 W 36th Street. Ellen's Starlight Diner is a bit of fun at 1650 Broadway, very close to Times Square. Being a bit of an airplane nut, the USS Intrepid museum is worth a visit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g fletch Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 early morning in central park watching them flush the rats out with hoses out of the undergrowth you have NEVER seen anything like it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Many years ago when I went I enjoyed a meal at the Heartland brewery, a micro brewery pub/restaurant. If I go gain I will definately go there, but it was about 12 years ago... If it's not too far between places, try and walk everywhere , as you see much more that way and find things you'd never expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Grand central station is quite worth a visit. If you are into the music scene Greenwich Village is good but requires reading up before you go. Buggy ride in the park and take in the Dakota building but New York has some of the finest art galleries in the world, Most of which are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaddler Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Freedom tower observatory opened last month https://oneworldobservatory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 early morning in central park watching them flush the rats out with hoses out of the undergrowth you have NEVER seen anything like it.... Have to remember that one if I'm ever out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 If you like horror stories then have a look at riker Island prison . A proper prison . We should have a couple over here . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Grand central station, do the whispering walls. Great fun. Bike ride over Brooklyn bridge, hire bikes from where you get on the boat for SoL And all the usual stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 early morning in central park watching them flush the rats out with hoses out of the undergrowth you have NEVER seen anything like it.... Really!! That must be,erm, interesting. Where of they all go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Many years ago when I went I enjoyed a meal at the Heartland brewery, a micro brewery pub/restaurant. If I go gain I will definately go there, but it was about 12 years ago... If it's not too far between places, try and walk everywhere , as you see much more that way and find things you'd never expect. A second for the Heartland Brewery, we were there a few years ago and it there were a couple in NYC. One in Union Square which is a nice area. Edited to add Union Square branch has closed but they are still there in Manhattan. http://www.heartlandbrewery.com/new-locations-2/ Edited June 23, 2015 by Laird Lugton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Wherever you go, be careful with your credit card, as they don't have chip & pin, you still have to sign for everything, (amazingly). My card was cloned when I went to NY in March, so don't let it out of your sight, particularly in restaurants etc as it will likely be cloned when they take it out the back..! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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