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Museums, Central Park, Brooklyn pier, Putt Putt by the pier, roller skating, libraries, rude the NYC ferry to governor's island, see a play, Edge building, watch the sunset on Brooklyn bridge, walk the bridge, have omakase
Now we’re cooking! Thank you!
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Set aside time to just go for a walk. Enjoy the street scene, the sights, the urban jungle we all call home. You don’t need to have any specific destination in mind, just go for a stroll for an hour or two and experience NYC without any pretense or touristy stuff.
Also, don’t feel like you need to do expensive stuff either. The ferry to Staten Island goes right by the Statue of Liberty and it’s free (and you can buy booze aboard).
Have a breakfast bagel from a cart or some Halal guys at night. Grab a skewer or two.
Rent a CitiBike and ride the Hudson River Park.
Enjoy Central Park, or Herald Square, or Washington Square or Union Square parks.
Go see Grand Central Terminal and walk around Hudson Yards.
This is excellent! Definitely want to experience more authentic (than touristy) vibes as well while I’m there. Thanks!
Obviously it depends on what kinds of things you like to do. I love the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), or you may like the Met if you like more traditional artworks. Or maybe you hate art. There are cheesy touristy things to do that can be fun, like going up to the Top of the Rock for the view of the city, Times Square or a boat ride to see the Statue of Liberty from the water. There’s big dollar shopping (Upper 5th Ave) or smaller quirky boutiques in Greenwich Village. The 9/11 Memorial is very moving, and there are some cool small, independent museums, like the Tenement Museum. There are nice spots to stroll outdoors if the weather is nice, like the High Line or Central Park. And of course there are amazing Broadway shows. Hot shows right now are Into the Woods, A Strange Loop and Hadestown, though I also also loved Come From Away and am dying to see MJ The Musical.
And yes, the food in NY is fantastic. Sooooo many options. I was just there and had fantastic meals at Ippudo, Dim Sum Go Go, and Jack’s Wife Freda, but there are literally thousands of choices. I would look up some spots you want to try (I personally use Trip Advisor with good success) and make a couple of reservations ahead of time because some places can be hard to get into.
Amazing! I’m for sure going to hit some museums while I’m there. Never fashioned myself as a Broadway type but I’m traveling with an open mind and will check it out. Super kudos on the specific food suggestions!
Since it’s your first time def recommend visiting one of the observatories even if it’s a touristy thing to do. Personally prefer top of the rock over empire state building so you can actually see ESB. The summit at one vanderbilt is one of the newer ones and pretty cool as well.
Thank you both!
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NYC is one of the best places in the US for foodies. There’s decent/good quality food from all types of cuisines coz of the diversity of the folks living there.
Also check out NYC bowl. Lots of info there
Great idea, thanks!
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Artichoke Basille pizza!
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I like the one by NYU but there are other locations.
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1 thing I wouldn’t recommend is visiting the statue of liberty. The whole experience was quite underwhelming to say the least and took a lot of time. (Unless you really want to see it, then do what you want)
Staten Island Ferry was seeing it close enough for me and it's free.
Broadway shows
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Pizza?
Haha in that case yeah it might be worth it for the convenience. But I’m sure you’ll be hitting up many other neighborhoods, and chances are there are Joe’s nearby if you do decide to check it out