Touristy Stuff To See In NYC?

[ShotgunSteven]

Just wondering what kind stuff you all would recommend seeing in NYC, whether you're a local or have been there as a tourist, or what you have thought about seeing if you were ever to go there as a tourist.

I am thinking about going to visit the FDR Presidential Library just to check it out, even though I don't agree with a lot of his policies (Yes, I realize this isn't in the city). I have also thought about taking the train down to D.C. for a day or two to see some things down there.

 

[Ika]

Get lost, but make sure to carry a map to get back where you need to on time. Seriously, NYC has tons of stuff to do. Broadway is also a good choice.

 

[slayer202]

ground zero. do not take the trip without seeing it upclose. go down in the path station right near there and you have a good view

 

[chipy]

Grand Central Station. China Town. Rockefeller (sp?) Center. Time Square. never been to NY but I here those are some of the places.

 

[Rubycon]

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum

I'm right next dock to them weekly. Always something interesting going on there.

 

[altonb1]

Go to the WTC site. Check out the Empire State Bldg. Statue of Liberty. Broadway shows. Times Square. Central Park during the DAY!

A tip, though...don't turn your back if anyone stops you for directions, etc.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

OMG, kittens!

More kittens.

Even more kittens.

Mew mew mew!

Note: The kittens are free to good homes if you happen to be in New York. PM me for details. They belong to the friends I am staying with while here.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Thread updated with cute baby animal pictures to increase the number of viewers.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
OMG, kittens!

More kittens.

Even more kittens.

Mew mew mew!

Note: The kittens are free to good homes if you happen to be in New York. PM me for details. They belong to the friends I am staying with while here.

If I was in NY I think I'd have to take one. Great looking cats.

They look somewhat like a Bengal, don't they?

 

[chcarnage]

Cool kittens. I've never been to you NYC but there are some good Pizzerias, and don't miss Brooklyn ...yes, that was off topic...

 

[ShotgunSteven]

If you don't have any touristy ideas, at least take a kitten if you're somewhere in NY.

 

[FoBoT]

Late Show with David Letterman

 

[ultimatebob]

Top Of the Rock/Rockefeller Center, Battery Park/Statue Of Liberty, Chinatown, Central Park, and a Broadway show. Maybe the Empire State Building if the line isn't too long (if the line is outside the door, you're looking at a 3 hour wait!). NYC also has tons of great camera stores, art museums, and tasty restaurants. Let us know what kinds of food you're into, and we can give you more recommendations there.

Also, depending on when you're going, you might also be able to catch a Yankees game or maybe a convention at the Javits Center.

 

[CraKaJaX]

If you're into music at all I'd recommend visiting manny's music store where hendrix and clapton used to shop on 48th street between 6th and 7th ave, some really interesting stuff in there. Also no one has mentioned visiting the wax museum.