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acishere
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JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Okay Peeps, Mike and I are getting down to the nitty gritty of planning our mid-August NYC trip.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
I have zero NYC experience, so I hope others provide meaningful insight.Okay Peeps, Mike and I are getting down to the nitty gritty of planning our mid-August NYC trip.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Forgot to mention, it's Mike's birthday too - but he's only turning 49, so this trip is all about me!
acishere
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Depending on whether you prefer art or science, I would go with either Natural History or MoMA for museum. There is also a small museum on the northern tip of Manhattan called the Cloisters that you'd like. The surrounding park is nice too.Okay Peeps, Mike and I are getting down to the nitty gritty of planning our mid-August NYC trip.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
I haven't done any 9/11 memorial stuff. I'd lean towards ESB for which building to visit the top of.
Take Mike to McSoreley's on his birthday. Just so you can have the photo of him looking like a giant while he double fists the small mugs of beer they give you. Also the oldest bar in the city, but you'll remember the silly picture more.
She's a girl, so she's probably not into that science stuff.
Lucky
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Girls weren't allowed into McSorely's until recently either.
acishere
Well-Known Member
They kept a microscope by the door as a deterrent.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
1970, I think. It's been a while.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Proportionately, his hands aren't really that big. Bigger than mine; but not by much.
I always say I married him because he's the only guy I dated with bigger hands than me. (Mind you, the only other guy I sort of dated was 5' 8".)
You see that's all okay... except for the history part.I'm actually not into science-y stuff.
I like art. Sculptures. Paintings. History.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Okay Peeps, Mike and I are getting down to the nitty gritty of planning our mid-August NYC trip.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
Lex at 47th/48th is a great location--very central and within walking distance to many places. There are so many great places to visit. My own suggestions include: Empire State Building (a classic, "must do"), Radio City Music Hall (tours--fascinating), and my favorite, the United Nations (excellent tours), over on 1st, between 42nd and 48th (multiple buildings that's why).
You can check the web sites on all of those for hours. I will tell you that in my experience, no matter where you go in NYC, there will be crowds. Whenever possible, the earlier you arrive at any attraction, the better.
Also, time and money permitting, try to go see a Broadway, or off Broadway play. I love theater in New York.
Nemo14
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We got to MD yesterday with surprisingly no traffic problems at all. I We had no desire to go into DC for the fireworks but we did go over to Tacoma Park to see theirs. We could hear the Capitol ones from there too. It was neat but I didn't choke up the way I did earlier in the day as we drove by the harbor and saw Lady Liberty standing there or when we saw the flag flying over the Brooklyn Bridge. Those 2 really got to me yesterday.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Okay Peeps, Mike and I are getting down to the nitty gritty of planning our mid-August NYC trip.
We're looking at a morning arrival on the 14th and an evening departure on the 18th.
We've only been here once before about six years ago. Because we were travelling with a group of eight and our itinerary included a Mets game and a Rangers game, we didn't have a lot of free time.
Probably going to stay at the same hotel, although it has changed ownership since then. Used to be a Radisson, now it's a Marriot. Located on Lexington, between 47th and 48th. The location worked for us last time, walking distance to many attractions, mere blocks from Grand Central Station, or whatever they're calling it now.
We've done the Statue of Liberty tour, so this time we're good with just riding the Staten Island Ferry. We loved the hop on/hop off bus tour thing, but think we went with the wrong colour. Once I remember which company we took last time, I'll make a mental note to switch to the other.
Museums folks - I love them, Mike is meh, so I will only bore him with one. Which one?
We didn't get to visit any of the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, or Rockefeller Centre. Which one? All of them?
The 9/11 Memorial was not complete during our last trip, so that's right at the top of our must-do list.
Zero interest in a Broadway show. We are not those kind of people. Ball game - meh. (Mets are at the Yankees. I'm a Blue Jays girl.) No Billy Joel concert that week either.
When y'all are recovered from your Fourth of July celebrations, throw your recommendations at me.
Oh yeah, I'll be turning 50 during this trip, so it's a special occasion, not just a regular vacay.
I took a day trip to NYC quite a few years ago now (we were staying with friends that lived in New Jersey) so we didn't have time for a lot of stuff. We did go to the top of the Empire State Building and that was pretty cool. I'm not a big fan of going to the top of buildings in cities, but this seemed like an iconic must do and I was please with the time we spent there. I also enjoyed the time we spent going through Central Park. We also just strolled around and looked at some of the "iconic" shops like Macy's and some on 5th Ave.
If I were to go back again I would go to Ellis Island (my relatives entered the country through there), 9-11 site, more time in Central Park. I would probably pick the MOMA for my museum.
It's funny that you are disappointed that there is no Billy Joel concert and you aren't Broadway people because we did a Broadway show that day and it was Movin' Out which is based on Billy Joel's music. It was a fantastic show, we walked up and got 2nd row seats super cheap.