I'm going to New York City on either October 27 or 28. It's my second time going there, but my aun't and uncle's first time going. I think we're going to go to the Statue of Liberty for sure and probably Central Park. What else will we be able to do in one day? When I was there last, I went to the top of the Empire State Building, but it was foggy. Any suggestions would be nice.
2006-10-23 22:15:56 · 10 answers · asked by Tammy 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Every single time my husband is in New York (and he's been going since his first trip at 18), he rides the Staten Island ferry. If you time it right -- at dusk -- you can get a magnificent view of the city skyline all lit up.
But way before that, go to a delicatessan, buy a picnic lunch -- or brunch -- and take it to Central Park (I like to visit the John Lennon/ Strawberry Fields monument on the park's upper west side).
The rest depends on your likes. I always go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (great collection) and the Guggenheim (if there's a special exhibition).
Our daughter used to make a beeline for that super duper toy store FAO Schwartz (I may have misspelled it! Sorry!) at the bottom of Central Park across from the tony Plaza Hotel (supposedly a great place to have "high tea").
Greenwich Village is also a gas with all sorts of very special and particular shops and boutiques, vintage clothing stores and cool art galleries.
In any case, wear good walking shoes because New York is definitely a walking city. (Pick one Avenue, fashionable Fifth, for instance, and walk it.) You can cover miles and not even realize it (until much. much later...like the next day!).
And it is absolutely one of the best places in the world to "people watch". We actually saw Sarah Jessica Parker near the Plaza where she was filming an episode of Sex in the City. She graciously gave our daughter her autograph and totally made that particular visit.
Have a fantabulous time! I wish I was going with you!
2006-10-23 22:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One day is just about a waste of time. Depending at the matters you experience, you would take the Circle Line excursion across the island, well view of statue of Liberty as good as many different fascinating land marks. One day isn't sufficient to move by way of even one small museum, you would do the Empire State Building however the whole lot will quite simply be a blur in case you take a look at it in at some point. once more your private pursuits will have to dictate the matters you notice and do. Back within the 70's & eighty's I have the possibility to talk over with NYC commonly and I quite adored going into the town, would do broadway indicates, museum, garment district many small artwork galleries and so a lot more. Have no longer been in approximately two decades however nonetheless have exceptional recollections of being there.
2016-09-01 01:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by polka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tour to the statue of liberty will take 1/2 day! when i recommend things to do i always put that last because it takes so much time!
1. take a carraige ride around cental park
2. visit ST. Patrick's Cathedral
3. window shop down 5th avenue
4. eat at Katz Deli
5.drink hot chocolate and watch the ice-skaters at Rockefeller Center
6. go to the top of the Empire State Building
7. visit Ground Zero
8. go to Little Italy to the street where many Italian Bakery's are located-Ferrara's is the most famous-the pastries are to die for!
restaurant recommendations:
P.J. Clark's on 3rd avenue-casual-American-moderately priced
The Palm-steak and seafood
Patsy's-Italian-great
Joe Allen's-American-after 10:00 P.M.-make reservations for a table in the bar area-celebrities often dine here after the plays let out-it will be easy to see them come and go.
2006-10-24 08:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by lou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call 1-800-NYC-Guide/1-800-692-4843... they give you a free guide with price of hotels and their ratings. Coupons and places to go to get free gifts and attractions to see and such like the Statue of Liberty or places to shop. They also tell you what places to eat and their prices.I used the NYC Guide and we saved $50.00 in one day on are trip. Lastly it also tells you neat little facts about New York City.You definately wont regret doing that.
P.S.-They ask you when your coming so the guide book is made specially for the time of year you are going
2006-10-24 10:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by Devin R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for firsttimers in a city is to book a guided tour. The rest of the time is up to you! Maybe a museum or two? Some shopping? and/or a theater or musical at the night. Johan.
2006-10-24 00:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Johan from Sweden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to ground zero and see where the Twin Towers used to stand. Do some Christmas shopping on 5th Avenue. Have a great time!
2006-10-23 22:24:20 · answer #6 · answered by Daphne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Museum of Natural History, it will blow your mind. Allow 4 hours to barely scrape the surface, 8 hours to have fun, or 2 days to get the most minimal idea of what is even there.
2006-10-23 22:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by vicfta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe there's a tour of the Federal Reserve Building in the morning for free. I'd also do a Yahoo search for "free nyc" and see what comes up.
2006-10-23 22:25:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into a crowded area in the city adn hold up a "free hugs" sign
2006-10-23 22:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by Josh D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are so many things in NY, you need to narrow it down a little.
a museum, art gallery, shopping, broadway show, coney island, ground zero?
what do you like??
2006-10-23 22:25:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋