New York trip

[squirrel2007]

I'm planning a trip to New York next year and I'm looking for suggestions for things to do, places to go and to stay etc... I'd also like to explore the wider area and take in some of the countryside.

Haven't settled on a date so suggestions are appreciated as to best time of year, best prices and events. Will obviously do all the typical touristy things but any other suggestions are welcome

Thanks, Squirrel!

[Rollin]

Use search function...

Loads of threads there.

[srebbe64]

I go to NY about half a dozen times a year - got an office there. Anyway, best time of year to go, in my opinion, is in the Spring (April/May) - not too hot and not too cold. You need to stay in a hotel mid-town, I quite like the Warwick (Google it). In terms of what to do, you'd do well to spend a day walking round Central Park - make sure you get a map first. The Natural History Museum is also pretty cool. I wouldn't bother with the Empire State Building, not much cop in my view.

[mat59]

riwiho said:

srebbe64 said:

I wouldn't bother with the Empire State Building, not much cop in my view.

Oh I don't know.

If you have not been to NYC before then it's worth a trip up but only if the que is short, I went in March and there was no que at all but I am aware it can get to hours long if you time it wrong.

Worth it though to get a good understanding of scale and size of the place.

Agreed, I've been up the top three times now and think the view is amazing. Prefer it during the day rather than evening. Saying that, you may be able to get a good view from one of the other buildings.

[MartinM1]

Love New York and agree empire state building is well worth going up, but go early same as the statue.

[jshell]

squirrel2007 said:

I'm planning a trip to New York next year and I'm looking for suggestions for things to do, places to go and to stay etc... I'd also like to explore the wider area and take in some of the countryside.

Haven't settled on a date so suggestions are appreciated as to best time of year, best prices and events. Will obviously do all the typical touristy things but any other suggestions are welcome

Thanks, Squirrel!

Go to Herz rent-a-car in New York. Say: "Give me a roofless yellow Corvette for the day please!" Part with $245 including taxes, full tank of fuel and ALL insurances!!!! Press starter button, wet pants at thunderous noise, and then just drive.........possibly towards the Hamptons, or just run the Central Park tunnel over, and over, and over....

$245, Holy st!

I did it last week:

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

im taking some work peeps on Friday and have booked

the royalton ( to stay in)
Fuerza Bruta for friday night entertainment
BoozeCruise to the Mets game on Saturday
Helicopter flights and empire state etc on sunday
chill out at the museum and the guggenheim on Monday afternoon

Home Monday night.....

Roll on Friday

[squirrel2007]

Thanks for your replies, I'll definately do the Empire State, If it's crap, at least I've done it! As for the Corvette, Fantastic Idea!! Might have to give that a look!

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

i would also recomend fuerza bruta...google is your friend..

[Freddie328]

squirrel2007 said:

Thanks for your replies, I'll definately do the Empire State, If it's crap, at least I've done it! As for the Corvette, Fantastic Idea!! Might have to give that a look!

Get to the Empire State Building early in the morning when it first opens and the queue will be minimal. I think it is definitely worth doing.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

im taking some work peeps on Friday and have booked

the royalton ( to stay in)
Fuerza Bruta for friday night entertainment
BoozeCruise to the Mets game on Saturday
Helicopter flights and empire state etc on sunday
chill out at the museum and the guggenheim on Monday afternoon

Home Monday night.....

Roll on Friday

I ache all over.......

btw - Fuerza Bruta is a MUST........trust me on this one. ( Its at the daryl roth theatre in union square) http://fuerzabruta.net/

Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Tuesday 14th July 11:20