NYC on the cheap

[GoodWitch58]

One of my favorite places to visit is the UN.
And, stand for a moment in St. Patricks's
and a visit to the Library is fascinating.
The NY Science Museum (Interactive) is a fun place; went because of my child--enjoyed it just as much myself!

http://www.nysci.org/learn/education

 

[Rita]

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This is great first hand information! Thanks!

Mangy has given me so much information, we'll need more than 4 days!
Bill & I have decided to go along too. We will be with the group to some things. I think I'm as anxious as the kids.


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[ohmom]

agree with Grand Central...especially at rush hour...stand back, and people watch...its fascinating to watch so many people weave in and out, all with a purpose
Central Park...you'll see so many familiar sights from movies; a terrific family room for the city
St. Patrick's...sit a spell
take the subway
loved the wooden escalator at Macys...also enjoyed their flower show (around Easter)
cab we took had a fender bender...no one hurt, but the exchange between drivers was pure entertainment; on 2nd cab ride, I had to close my eyes...thought sure wreck #2 was imminent; also the guy on the cell phone crossing 5th shouting f*** you repeatedly
Rockefeller Center Plaza...another great spot to people watch and enjoyed the sights and smells of the flowers there
was not impressed with Empire State Bldg....line went on forever, up more floors, more forever line and the group 2 ahead of us was an "OMG" shrieky group...sure recipe for a headache
wear black...you'll fit in; walk/don't walk lights are seemingly suggestions
have a great time....I'd go back in a heartbeat...NYC is on my girl group list for a women only getaway

 

[ellen]

Nyc

A really fun place to eat is Ellen's Stardust Diner in the Times Square/Theatre district. The wait staff both dishes your dinner and sings Broadway show tunes in between.

Just walking through Central Park and climbing on the rocks is fun. Ditto on Rockefeller Center Plaza, The Today Show, walking Times Square, and St. Patrick's. Add window-shopping at Macys and along 5th Avenue.

Have fun!

 

[GoodWitch58]

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This is great first hand information! Thanks!

Mangy has given me so much, we'll need more than 4 days!
Bill & I have decided to go along too. We will be go with the group to some things. I think I'm as anxious as the kids.


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when are you going? have you been before?

 

[Rita]

when are you going? have you been before?

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Spring Break - 3/16 -20 and this is a first for us.

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[GoodWitch58]

you will have a wonderful time, but I agree four days is just enough for a "taste".
Perhaps the Columbia School of Journalism can treat the students to a seminar with journalism students/professors...if you have aspiring photographers in the group, I'd recommend a tour of the Center for International Photography Home - International Center Of Photography.

Also, the revolving restaurant on top the Marriott (I think) in Times Square is a good place to see the lights of the city...you don't have to have a meal, there is an area for snacks that is not too pricey.

NYC has such energy and so much to see and do--just walking around is a treat. Be sure and get away from the touristy areas and find some of the local places to eat--and a "behind the scenes" tour of one of the theaters is fun.