Going to NY with my parents over the September long weekend. What are some must-dos? My father is very excited to see NY and I want him to have a great trip.

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Times Square, Dumbo/Brooklyn Promenade, One World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial, Walk on Highline, Biking in Central Park. If weather is good take the hop-on-hop-off bus and you should be able to cover these.

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I practically lived in the city for years and would not have gone to see the statute myself but the joy of riding on ferry with my parents and seeing them excitedly take pictures like kids filled made it more than worth it.

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what do your parents like? Food/cuisine? Siteseeing? Museums? History? Concerts? Broadway shows?

For starters, spring for the Marriott/Hilton in Times Square. Everything is central from there, and they will remember that stay forever!

Then think through the questions posed above and prioritize. Once you do that, fishies here should be able to advice.

Do the half circle boat your, gives very nice views if the city and covers a good bit, along with Statue of Liberty.

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