NYC Trip Advice

[jolldan]

Recently booked a trip to New York for the end of April beginning of May.

Was just wondering if any posters either stay or have visited NYC a few times could give any recommendations for things to do or any of the more little known spots to visit excluding the stuff listed below as I've already got that planned.

• Empire State Building
• The Chrysler Building
• Central Park
• Statue of Liberty
• Madison Square Garden
• Broadway
• Times Square
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Grand Central Station
• One World Trade Centre
• 9/11 Memorial
• Museum of Natural History
• The High Line
• New York Library

Any recommended stops for food would be appreciated as well (although I would say mostly just pizza, hot dogs, burgers and Italian food im a rather fussy eater ) Or any great places to get a donut.

Thanks in advance for any info

 

[Flash525]

I haven't been myself, was hoping to go with the family March/April but finances are putting a hold on that. My brother as been on two occasions though, and he's said how wonderful it is. You've covered what I'd think most of the reasons for going are too, so I can't think of anything else there.

I'll have to ask him where it is too, but he did tell me of a (his words) heavenly bagel café that he visited. Might be worth a venture? They also served donuts, though I can't remember what he specifically said about those; I'll ask.

He also informed me that there's ample pizza places throughout the city, though restaurants (and bar staff) expect a tip; generally in the UK (where I'm from) you only tip if you get good service or are really happy with the meal etc, but over in NYC (and possibly the rest of America) it's considered very rude not too? Something to bare in mind I guess if you're leaving somewhere without tipping and get a rude look.

 

[Erzengel]

Recently booked a trip to New York for the end of April beginning of May.

Was just wondering if any posters either stay or have visited NYC a few times could give any recommendations for things to do or any of the more little known spots to visit excluding the stuff listed below as I've already got that planned.

• Empire State Building
• The Chrysler Building
• Central Park
• Statue of Liberty
• Madison Square Garden
• Broadway
• Times Square
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Grand Central Station
• One World Trade Centre
• 9/11 Memorial
• Museum of Natural History
• The High Line
• New York Library

Any recommended stops for food would be appreciated as well (although I would say mostly just pizza, hot dogs, burgers and Italian food im a rather fussy eater ) Or any great places to get a donut.

Thanks in advance for any info

I lived in NYC up until I was 10 and then moved to the suburbs of NJ.

I've done most of the places on your list and I could go into detail depending on what you are into. You could probably bang out an Empire State Building in 2 hours same as One World Trade. Obviously the 9/11 or Natural History Museum can be a half day or even longer.

Most of the places you listed, will take a few hours to do, not including the time travelling in between. Places like One World Trade or Statue of Liberty allow you to book in advance and if you want to do things like go to the Crown of the Statue of Liberty, those tickets CAN sell out. One World Trade organizes people outside based on time you signed up for online last time I did it.

There's CityPass that combines some of those attractions so you can save money on purchasing them individually.

There's the Big Bus Tour Company that lets you hop on or hop off near those attractions.

If you are interested in shows and don't want to spend $150 or more, try looking at TKTS which is located in Time Square that sells discounted tickets for that day. Use their website to see what shows that are there. Some shows won't be due to popularity.

Best place to get pizza is in Brooklyn but try using Trip Advisor to find the best places near where you are going to be.

Subways can be confusing, so make sure you familiarize where you want to go and what is the closest subway station. Sometimes, you might have to travel underground about a block from a stop.

 

[Immortalfire]

Erz, you should be his tour guide

 

[terry78]

Make sure to constantly look up while walking so everyone knows you're a tourist. They love that.

 

[Steyin]

Come down to Brooklyn and go to Spumoni Gardens for pizza/food.

 

[Immortalfire]

Make sure to constantly look up while walking so everyone knows you're a tourist. They love that.

My crew and I almost came to Chicago in 2017, I was definitely going to contact you to be our tour guide.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Make sure to constantly look up while walking so everyone knows you're a tourist. They love that.

Because they want to believe you see the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier.

 

[tzarinna]

I see you've listed Broadway as something to see, is that include a performance? There's a few discount websites you can use. NYC hostel is pretty awesome. You can get a private room, and they give tours and it's clean AF. There's an excellent cafe with quite the extensive menu. I've stayed in many a hostel and this one felt more like a hotel, other than the bunk bed and the basic racists *****es in my room.

 

[Erzengel]

Erz, you should be his tour guide

 

[Black Narcissus]

Sapphire is always a fun place. Ask for Cindyy with a double y.

 

[Donner]

I'm going to NYC for comic con in October. I honestly can't wait. The city is so iconic.

 

[terry78]

I'm going to NYC for comic con in October. I honestly can't wait. The city is so iconic.

Ah ha.

 

[jolldan]

I don't know if anybody know much about CGC comics but thinking about buying one or potentially buying a few raw books to get graded later.

 

[ComicChick]

going to NYC is definitely on my bucket list, but if i do go (when i go), i'll wait for warmer temps. i've already put a little money aside for it

 

[Manasrepublic]

Street food in Times Square is extremely safe. Plenty of hot dog stands that won’t give you horrible broken faucet diarrhea. Encourage all to eat

 

[Erzengel]

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

I ate at the one in Greenwich but there is one in Time's Square.

This is essentially why....

 

[terry78]

You wanted type 2 diabetes?

 

[Erzengel]

 

[jolldan]

I lived in NYC up until I was 10 and then moved to the suburbs of NJ.

I've done most of the places on your list and I could go into detail depending on what you are into. You could probably bang out an Empire State Building in 2 hours same as One World Trade. Obviously the 9/11 or Natural History Museum can be a half day or even longer.

Most of the places you listed, will take a few hours to do, not including the time travelling in between. Places like One World Trade or Statue of Liberty allow you to book in advance and if you want to do things like go to the Crown of the Statue of Liberty, those tickets CAN sell out. One World Trade organizes people outside based on time you signed up for online last time I did it.

There's CityPass that combines some of those attractions so you can save money on purchasing them individually.

There's the Big Bus Tour Company that lets you hop on or hop off near those attractions.

If you are interested in shows and don't want to spend $150 or more, try looking at TKTS which is located in Time Square that sells discounted tickets for that day. Use their website to see what shows that are there. Some shows won't be due to popularity.

Best place to get pizza is in Brooklyn but try using Trip Advisor to find the best places near where you are going to be.

Subways can be confusing, so make sure you familiarize where you want to go and what is the closest subway station. Sometimes, you might have to travel underground about a block from a stop.

I read somewhere that the Natural History Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art takes donations, other places say I need a $26 ticket do you have any idea which is correct?

Yeah I was thinking about getting one of them for a couple attractions was originally going to go for the whole day and see as much as you want one but think this makes more sense for what I am planning.

 

[Erzengel]

The last time I went to MMOA we just gave a donation, but they have since changed their policy.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that we will be updating our admissions policy on March 1, 2018. I would like to share details of the revised policy, some of the background behind the update, and the reasons why the Museum needs to make this change in order to sustain its mission for future generations and to remain an accessible source of inspiration to all.

With this update, our pay-as-you-wish policy will continue for New York State residents and students from across the tristate region, while visitors from outside New York will be required to pay mandatory admissions; admission for children under 12 will remain free.

 

[BWonder]

There is a J rr Tolkien event that is going on at the Morgan Library and Museum during the time that you’re going, it will have some of his art and the original manuscripts of The Lord of The Rings and the Hobbit, don’t know if you’re a Tolkien fan but if you are this is a great event to go to.

 

[jolldan]

There is a J rr Tolkien event that is going on at the Morgan Library and Museum during the time that you’re going, it will have some of his art and the original manuscripts of The Lord of The Rings and the Hobbit, don’t know if you’re a Tolkien fan but if you are this is a great event to go to.

That sounds amazing loved LOTR since I was a kid will definitely look in to this thanks

 

[BWonder]

That sounds amazing loved LOTR since I was a kid will definitely look in to this thanks

No problem, here’s the link Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth

 

[ComicChick]

@Erzengel when I go to NYC can I just stay with you and Erzette? I’ll Uber my way into the city