new york city?

Question

is the big apple as amazing as i dream. i live in a wee town in scotland with my wife and kids. saving up to go, wheres the best places to visit?

Answer 1

> Start at City Hall...walk South to World Trade Center site (and memorial in church across street)

> Next walk down to Wall Street

> Make your way down Wall Street all the way to the East River and turn North until you reach Seaport/South Street (lots of street performers, amazing view of Brooklyn Bridge, shopping, etc...)

> Next Walk Northwest to Chinatown (about a mile)...have lunch a Yeah Shanghai Deluxe (Bayard and Mott St.)

> Walk to Mulberry Street and have an Espresso and Canolli at Ferrera's famous Italian Bakery

> Continue walking North on Mulberry St. through Soho and all the unique shopping available there

> Stop at McSorley's pub (8th Street) for a couple lights and darks...it's the second oldest bar in America with a ton of history

> Continue to head North on Broadway....stop at 34th Street and go to the top of the Empire State Building....

> North yet on Broadway takes you to Times Square (be sure to check out Toys R Us).....

> The over to 5th Avenue and walk North...stopping at expensive shops and, of course, St. Patrick's Cathedral

> Wind up at Central Park and take a carriage ride through the huge green space (your feet will need it now having covered about 7 miles

> Taxi back down to Greenwich Village and have dinner at Las Ramblas (www.lasramblasnyc.com)

Can be done in a day's time....then any other days can be spent at shows, museums, etc....at least this will give you a great perspective of the world's greatest city

Answer 2

You probably already know all the usual stuff: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Ground Zero, etc. Here is the other stuff I like to take people to see when they come to visit:

Chinatown: There is an information booth on Canal Street at the intersections of Walker & Baxter. My favorite street in Chinatown is Mott Street, and my favorite restaurant is Hop Kee on the corner of Mott St. & Mosco St. Every dish is good, and they are known for the Crabs Cantonese. For dessert, you have some serious options: walk up Mott Street towards Canal and turn right on Bayard to go to the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. Try flavors like red bean, almond cookie, green tea, taro root, lychee sorbet. Or don't turn onto Bayard, and instead go to the pastry shop on the left at the corner of Mott and Canal and get an almond cookie or something. OR cross Canal, go left, and hang your first right onto Mulberry Street and have some gelatti or a canoli in Little Italy.

The Cloisters: The Cloisters is the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. If you visit the Cloisters on the same day you visit the main building of the Met, one admission covers both. (But remember: the Met is pay-as-you-wish.) The Cloisters is located at the very north end of Manhattan in beautiful Fort Tryon Park and affords spectacular views of the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and New Jersey. While there, be sure to wander south through the park to visit the various gardens.

South Street Seaport: There is a little museum, and you can go onto the old tall-masted ship, but for me, it's just the ambience of walking around. Start on Water St/Pearl St and check out the lighthouse that memorializes those who died on the Titanic. Then wander across the pedestrians-only portion of Fulton Street until you hit the seaport. A huge mall has been built out on the pier which offers many places to eat, as well as some interesting art stores. Last I was there, there was a butterfly store, a NY photo store, and an art gallery of NY artists (Art a la Carte). During the summer, there are often concerts on the pier in the evening.

Brooklyn Bridge: To get some energy, start off in Brooklyn by having some pizza at Grimaldi's (19 Old Fulton Street) and then getting some ice cream at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory in the little lighthouse at the end of the street. Then have a nice walk across the bridge and have gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty and the NY skyline.

And last but not least, see a show: I threw in my favorite link to find out what's going on at the theaters. Be sure to check out the "Ticket Information" section down on the left for info on discounts. And there's always tkts for discount tickets. The link for that is there, too.

HAVE FUN!

Answer 3

I went to the big apple last valentines day!! It cost for two of us nearly £2k for only 4 days. Yes it is expensive but trust me its worth everthing. We took the tour bus which went all around manhatten. You could get off and back on again. Empire State building is amazing the views are breathtaking. It was a bit errie at ground zero but you could feel the pain. Best bargins are in china town. Took a boat tour around the island it was cold but you got the jist - and concorde It was great. Its def a place i would visit again, but once ive saved up.

Answer 4

New York City itself is very small. You could go to the Musuem of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Ave, Empire State Building, South Street Seaport, Statue of Liberty.
If you have time you could travel to see Niagara Falls (it`s pretty far from NYC). If you`re interested in history travel to see the Roosevelt`s home and many other famous historic homes located in upstate NY.

Answer 5

One tip for New York is that you can get a city pass. you pay one big amount and then it covers your entrances to most of the tourist places-and in a lot them it gets you in quicker than the queues. Also it gives you background tours of Madison Square Gardens, Radio city Hall, Rockafellar Centre and NBC studios-Those are just an example.

Answer 6

Would like to visit New York but would not like to live there. I,m also from Scotland and that will do me fine.

Answer 7

ny city has 5 boroughs, all of that are managed by utilizing an same city authorities, lower than the mayor. each and every borough has its own borough president also. long island isn't the "major" borough, yet lots of the city authorities is positioned there. The boroughs are long island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. There also are islands that are area of the city, like Roosevelt Island, that's considered area of ny County, inclusive of long island.

Answer 8

traveling to nyc is great you should take on a cruise and see the fab sights from the river,also go up the e.s.b,a must to see is were the twin towers stud it takes your breath away,if you go in summer go to central park you and your kids will love all the entertment,if you like sports go to maddison square gardens.the best were to get around is a hop on hop off bus pass which last from 24hrs onwards hope you enjoy i did and all my deams came true.

Answer 9

you should definately see the statue of liberty and maybe take in a show at radio city music hall. there are also many museums, modern art, natural history. enjoy your trip.

Answer 10

visit cape town its much better,new york is like a big warehouse not beatifull at all.