Love for New York City
Ridin The Wave
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I just got back from a whirlwind trip to New York City and I'm sad to be home. I've always thought New York wouldn't be the kind of place I would enjoy, assuming it would be too busy, too expensive and too "unsafe," but I was totally wrong.
I loved everything about it. It's definitely a city that's easy to fall in love with. We did all the typical touristy things, but tried to pack in as many "real" New York experiences as we could. Unfortunately, we ran into the typical travelling problem - "So much to do, so little time."
Anybody else pleasantly surprised by their visit to New York City and longing to go back like me?
I'm already planning another trip there in the summer 'cause everytime I spoke to a local, I kept hearing the same thing: "if you love it here at this time of year, come back in the summer. It's a totally different city."
Any not-so-typical suggestions on things to do/see?
I loved everything about it. It's definitely a city that's easy to fall in love with. We did all the typical touristy things, but tried to pack in as many "real" New York experiences as we could. Unfortunately, we ran into the typical travelling problem - "So much to do, so little time."
Anybody else pleasantly surprised by their visit to New York City and longing to go back like me?
I'm already planning another trip there in the summer 'cause everytime I spoke to a local, I kept hearing the same thing: "if you love it here at this time of year, come back in the summer. It's a totally different city."
Any not-so-typical suggestions on things to do/see?
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and if so, what makes it so good.
my friend from new york makes fun of our pizza here in ohio.
that aside, i would love to go to new york.
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to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
But I'm a NYC native so I'm biased.
I can't really think of not-so-typical things to do because most everything you "want" to do are those typical things and they're worth doing. Get to Brooklyn and Coney Island, Little Italy, Sylvia's in Harlem for some soul food, get to a stadium for a baseball game, get tix to see the David Letterman Show eat lots of street vendored food, walk for miles.
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Unfortunately, no. There were so many great restaurants that we wanted to eat at that we skipped out on the pizza altogether. So many people said "make sure you have the pizza and the cheesecake." So at least made sure I had the cheesecake and it was damn good.
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Good list....I did get to Letterman this time around and it was AWESOME! I'm a huge Letterman fan so that was a pretty big deal for me. Our guest was Woody Harrelson and some Irish Stand-Up comedian who was hilarious. It airs on Friday and I can't wait to see it.
Can't wait for spring break to go back!
It really is the greatest place on earth (I was lucky enough to have parents that love to travel, so I've been all over the world.) I can't wait until I graduate and get a job or go to grad school. It will undoubtedly be in or within a half hour of the city.
You have GOT to eat the pizza next time! and a bagel!
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6/25/08
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and Metsy!
Last time I went it was great b/c the bar I went to had a great special.
It was $14.00 drink night. Alright!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
Haha. I was wondering if this question would come up....I'm assuming my "real" and a real New Yorkers "real" will be completely different.
Anyway, we tried our best to walk along the paths that weren't the main streets, figuring we would see a few more local establishments, instead of the big name ones. My favorite find of all was "The Pickle Guys" on Essex in the Lower East Side. What a cool little place. And the guys working there were awesome. We also hung out at Carl Shurz Park for a while one morning, which is at the East end of East 89th. It was a great little park, with not too many people that we could just kinda hang out in and enjoy the view.
We ended up in a lot of places where we were getting funny looks 'cause we were obvious tourists (cameras around our necks and all). But I felt like we got to see a great side of New York that wasn't all Times Square-y. Haha.
Do'nt get me wrong, I enjoyed the touristy stuff too though. The top of the Empire State Building was amazing. The ferry to Staten Island was great. F.A.O. Schwartz was fantastic.
I don't think there was anything I didn't enjoy. haha.
I felt so sad when I left though 'cause you could honestly spend a full week in each little area before you even got an idea of what it was like to really experience it. You know?
I do. There is always something new to see or do. I have not been to the 'pickle guy' but I have heard of it. It's funny the LES is getting 'trendy' now though! I have definitely not been to that park.
I don't like how crowded it gets but I still kind of like Times Square. There's no place like it. The ESPN Zone restaurant over there has some TASTY food and this big giant cookie for dessert.
Wow and see I've never ridden the Ferry!
My favorite park is Central Park, and also I love Union Square. And I love the Village.
well I'm glad you had a great time and next time don't forget about the pizza!
"Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
6-01-06
6/25/08
Free Speedy
and Metsy!
Have you ever seen a play at the Delacorte Theatre in Central park? I saw it when we walked through and I desperately wished it was show season and that we could have see one. It's an amazing venue.
I loved Times Square too. So much action. But I'm not so sure I would like it in the summer when I would imagine it's twice as busy. And I know I for sure wouldn't like it on New Years Eve.
As for the Pickle Guys, if you're a Pickle fan, definitely go. Their pickles are amazing. And they come right out of a barrel.
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OMG! I couldn't agree more!! I fell in love with that city! I was there in October and can't wait to go back in June. There's just something indescribable about it! I don't know...maybe it's the energy. If I had money, I'd buy an apartment there in a heartbeat!
I am not a pickle fan.
but those are neat pictures.
"Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
6-01-06
6/25/08
Free Speedy
and Metsy!
Dude! The open invitation is always out there, but does anyone ever take me up on it?!? NO!!!! You haven't lived life until you've seen Katharine Hepburn go down on an iguana.
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
Nice. I'm so calling you next time I'm in town!
I'll be here!
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
Funny... I turned on NYC Serenade by Bruce Springsteen and came onto the pit, only to see this thread right away. Strange coincidence.
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Last year we also had the naked cowgirl. Much more entertaining if you ask me.
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
Odd, I just found out I have tickets to see Springsteen on Monday about 15 minutes ago.....Probably about the time you were thinking about putting the song on and coming into the Pit to see my thread about my Love of New York City.
Crazy.
Nice. I'll remember that for sure next time I'm there.
Are we talking a real Naked Cowboy or is this some kind of statue that's rolled into town for the season? haha. Funny either way really.
always have...and so appreciative of ALL it has to offer. i don't live in NYC, just right outside of it. best of both worlds imho. i am on long island, but right close to the city border. perfection. beach north or south within 20 minutes...gold coast mansions...restaurants....fantastic shops.....out east vineyards....west....NYC! nowadays i am back working in manhattan, and i LOVE it! two more weeks, and mr. dream will be working in manhattan right along with me, commute to/from work together...fantastic.
NYC most definitely has a *vibe* unsurpassed by anywhere else i have ever been, and i am fairly well-traveled. i STILL adore travel, and soo many other places, sure not NYC...but have their own, unique attributes that make em special, beautiful, whatever. but HELL YES......i *heart* NYC.....long island...NY! :cool:
absolutely come back and visit! personally, i find the summer opressive, i think spring and fall are *the* seasons to visit, so gorgeous...and sure....december is magical for the holidays........but really, anytime is a great time to be in NYC.
oh, and go to the met and to MoMA!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Wow! We're really opening up on this thread aren't we?!? I thought the massage thread was good!
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
The fall is definitely our first choice to come back. I can only imagine Central Park in fall. It must be gorgeous. It's all going to depend on when we can get holidays.
We went to Moma and I was awe struck by all the art there. I mean, actual Picasso's and a Dali and Monet and Matisse and DuChamp and Munch....I was blown away to be in their presence.
Unfortunately the Met is closed on Mondays and we went on a Monday. I didn't even think to check the schedule online before we went, assuming it would be open 7 days a week. And the Guggenheim was rammed with kids on school trips. So we passed that up as well. But after Moma, I think anything would have been a disappointment. haha.
MoMa is probably one of my *most* fave museums on the planet. their photogrpahy collection is superb! and sure, the paintings and sculpture ain't half-bad either.
the met would NOT disappoint! years ago i sied to work for them....love the place. i don't thin you can ever see everything there! the egyptian wing is spectacular! btw - at the met you do NOT have to pay the 'suyggested price' for admission as it gets state and fed? funds, so give as you see fit. now MoMA and the guggenheim, sure pricey....but privately funded, so just have to make do. guggenheim is a must-see in my mind. the architecture alone...frank lloyd wright, unbelievable! and it *needs* to be experienced indoors! i love to walk in, take the elevator all the way up, and then walk down the spiral viewing the art. brilliant.
and YES! autumn is most probably my fave season, particularly in NYC. :cool:
and people say i don't share.....;)
the *vibe* is absolutely FACT! just walking along....you feel it. i LOVE it!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow