First Trip to NY!

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I strongly recommend the "Hop On Hop Off" tours. There are 4 tours: Uptown, Downtown, Brooklyn, and Night. We have done all 4. I suggest buying all 4 at the same time as it is much cheaper. The tickets are valid tor 48 hours.

Agree, these are great tours…and in June you can sit up top/outside.

I am also a BIG fan of the Circle Line Tour http://www.circleline42.com/new-york-cruises/home.aspx

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

Agree, these are great tours…and in June you can sit up top/outside.

I am also a BIG fan of the Circle Line Tour http://www.circleline42.com/new-york-cruises/home.aspx

Looks good. I think I'll be booking one of these.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Looks good. I think I'll be booking one of these.

I have always wanted to do the Uptown Loop but am too lazy. And it goes right past my apartment!

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

I am a terrible tourist in my own backyard.

Growing up in the 70's in NYC there were hardly any tourists like you see crawling all around Manhattan. I am glad NYC is such a great attraction to all visitors near and far!

Personally I like to be under lazy palm trees, and on a beach enjoying a nice tropical breeze!

Enjoy your visit!

[StressCadet Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close StressCadet]

The locals are giving you good advice. I've only been to NYC once and this was on my list to do....but at that time it only interested me (my kids were youngish) and we didn't go. If/when I return-it will be on the top of my list. I love "period" museums. Hawaii's Plantation Village is another example of this. If any else has visited-please chime in.

http://www.tenement.org/?gclid=CM-Zv...FZNqfgodLgwAtQ

[bjones9942 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bjones9942]

If you like Polish food and want an excellent meal, take the G train to Brooklyn. Get off at Greenpoint. Walk a block to Manhattan Ave, then a couple blocks over to 853 Manhattan Ave. Christina's Restaurant. BEST Polish food ever! I like the Polish platter, others like the Hungarian pancake. Their kielbasa is excellent. If you go on a white borscht soup day (wed/sun???) make sure to order it. Call ahead to find out when they serve it - 718.383.4382

I've been known to make a short trip to the city just to go to Christina's

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

A cautionary word on bike rentals - biking in the park is not for the feint of heart, especially on the weekends. It's crowded, and the paths are used by serious cyclists in training who go speeding through. A friend of mine was knocked off her bicycle and broke her wrists. Even when walking, you need to watch out for these people. At Riverside Park, it's even worse because it's a very long, straight stretch and they really pick up mad speed.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

The locals are giving you good advice. I've only been to NYC once and this was on my list to do....but at that time it only interested me (my kids were youngish) and we didn't go. If/when I return-it will be on the top of my list. I love "period" museums. Hawaii's Plantation Village is another example of this. If any else has visited-please chime in.

http://www.tenement.org/?gclid=CM-Zv...FZNqfgodLgwAtQ

My kids have been there on field trips. I think you MUST take a guided tour at this museum--and then the quality of your experience depends on the quality of your guide. And it's pricey. Could be good if you have a special fondness for history tours.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

The locals are giving you good advice. I've only been to NYC once and this was on my list to do....but at that time it only interested me (my kids were youngish) and we didn't go. If/when I return-it will be on the top of my list. I love "period" museums. Hawaii's Plantation Village is another example of this. If any else has visited-please chime in.

http://www.tenement.org/?gclid=CM-Zv...FZNqfgodLgwAtQ

This is on my list of Must Do At Some Point. I know many locals who give it rave reviews. And the surrounding neighborhood is now extremely vibrant, albeit "tragically hip" at times, in some places. You could also combine this with exploring Chinatown.

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

The locals are giving you good advice. I've only been to NYC once and this was on my list to do....but at that time it only interested me (my kids were youngish) and we didn't go. If/when I return-it will be on the top of my list. I love "period" museums. Hawaii's Plantation Village is another example of this. If any else has visited-please chime in.

http://www.tenement.org/?gclid=CM-Zv...FZNqfgodLgwAtQ

Thanks for the this suggestion. Unfortunately, I am not much of a history guy

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

If you like Polish food and want an excellent meal, take the G train to Brooklyn. Get off at Greenpoint. Walk a block to Manhattan Ave, then a couple blocks over to 853 Manhattan Ave. Christina's Restaurant. BEST Polish food ever! I like the Polish platter, others like the Hungarian pancake. Their kielbasa is excellent. If you go on a white borscht soup day (wed/sun???) make sure to order it. Call ahead to find out when they serve it - 718.383.4382

I've been known to make a short trip to the city just to go to Christina's

Thanks, I'll definitely keep this in mind

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

New York here I come!!

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

New York here I come!!

YAY! Have a wonderful time.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Enjoy!!

New York here I come!!

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

Just checked the weather and it looks very nice. You will like New York City. Enjoy!