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My cousin is taking my sister and I for a week to New York, and she wants me to compile a list of things to do. We're only going to be about half an hour from the city.
Please, nothing expensive! Thanks.
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I have to disagree with going to Cafe Wha on MacDougal.... Why because the one time I went they added a $12 cover charge to my bill without telling us. We told the manager since we were not informed we would not be paying that.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Natural History Museum have a suggested price. This means you can go there and pay what you want. Granted the Museum's use the money for a good cause, but if you don't have a lot of money to spend at least they accept whatever you want to give.
The Museum of Design is free on Thursdays and is located near Columbus Circle. Also the New Museum has a free day as well... you have to go to their website.
Take the 7 Train out into Queens and visit PS1 the annex of the MoMA. Across the street you find a place called 5 Ptz. It is one big graffiti mural where artists from around the world get permission to paint there, it is constantly changing and really cool.
The Hi Line park in the Meatpacking District is really nice as well. It used to be part of the old railroad system in the city. It finally has been turned into a park... take in a sunset and relax! You can also take a stroll through the Chelsea Market which is really nice as well.
Central Park.... of course you can't go wrong here.... an amazing place. Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, the Carousel, etc. But you already know about this probably... so why not check out Prospect Park in Brooklyn or the new parks along the East River in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn.
If it is your first time in NYC, you will probably go to Times Square. I try my best to avoid that area when I can.... but everyone should go there at least once. Toys R Us is cool... big Ferris Wheel, a huge Jurassic Park Dinosaur, a giant Barbie House. Then take a gander at 1515 Broadway home of MTV Networks... You can't tour it, but you can take a picture. Walk to the M&M Store and past the Ed Sullivan Theatre.
Another fun little treat is Dhylan's Candy Shop near Bloomingdales. Created by the daughter of Ralph Lauren it is a candy filled place that is fun to check out.
It really all depends on what you want to see... you could spend years in NYC and still discover new things to do.
Oh look up the restaurant called Ninja... pretty cool spot...
I have to disagree with going to Cafe Wha on MacDougal.... Why because the one time I went they added a $12 cover charge to my bill without telling us. We told the manager since we were not informed we would not be paying that.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Natural History Museum have a suggested price. This means you can go there and pay what you want. Granted the Museum's use the money for a good cause, but if you don't have a lot of money to spend at least they accept whatever you want to give.
The Museum of Design is free on Thursdays and is located near Columbus Circle. Also the New Museum has a free day as well... you have to go to their website.
Take the 7 Train out into Queens and visit PS1 the annex of the MoMA. Across the street you find a place called 5 Ptz. It is one big graffiti mural where artists from around the world get permission to paint there, it is constantly changing and really cool.
The Hi Line park in the Meatpacking District is really nice as well. It used to be part of the old railroad system in the city. It finally has been turned into a park... take in a sunset and relax! You can also take a stroll through the Chelsea Market which is really nice as well.
Central Park.... of course you can't go wrong here.... an amazing place. Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, the Carousel, etc. But you already know about this probably... so why not check out Prospect Park in Brooklyn or the new parks along the East River in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn.
If it is your first time in NYC, you will probably go to Times Square. I try my best to avoid that area when I can.... but everyone should go there at least once. Toys R Us is cool... big Ferris Wheel, a huge Jurassic Park Dinosaur, a giant Barbie House. Then take a gander at 1515 Broadway home of MTV Networks... You can't tour it, but you can take a picture. Walk to the M&M Store and past the Ed Sullivan Theatre.
Another fun little treat is Dhylan's Candy Shop near Bloomingdales. Created by the daughter of Ralph Lauren it is a candy filled place that is fun to check out.
It really all depends on what you want to see... you could spend years in NYC and still discover new things to do.
Oh look up the restaurant called Ninja... pretty cool spot...
What are the Must see's in Philadelphia?
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Going on a road trip from Houston to New York, thought we would stop and see some interesting History or ......... any suggestions?
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On the drive up, stop at Longwood Gardens- the glass houses are extensive and always wonderful.
The Andrew Wyeth Museum is a good stop too. Plan on staying in the area; neither of these are worth rushing through
In Phila, there is a wonderful small museum with just Rodin's work; it is walking distance from The Franklin Institute which is an interactive science museum. You could spend a week there and still not really experience all the exhibits- one of which is a walk through model of the human heart.
Boathouse Row is beautifully lit at night, always has been.
Most visitors are interested in the Museum of Art, and like to experience the famous steps featured in the Rocky movies.
Theater in Philly is surprisingly good. If you can get tickets to whatever is playing at the Walnut Street Theater (between 8th+9th on Walnut). It is the oldest theater in continuous use as a theater and saw the premiers of such well-known plays as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
The new concert hall is the Kimmel Center. There is a large hall and a chamber hall. Peter Nero is there.Even if you don't want to hear a concert, do go in and walk around; the indoor "garden" area is quite beautiful and a nice place to take a break if you are walking around, (One block north is Joe Montana's Steak House, which is a newish place with a nice old fashioned look of tall booths and good food)
The city is home to the Curtis Institute, a well-regarded school of music.
Philly is also known for the largest number of outdoor murals. There are trolley tours highlighting the best.
If you run out of places to shop, cross the Ben Franklin Bridge and check out Cherry Hill, NJ and Marlton, NJ (Nordstroms, Coach, Bose among lots more)
I know you will want to see the Liberty Bell at the Independence Visitors Center, Ben Franklin's House,
You don't say when you'll be in Phila. If you are there at the start of March, the Philadelphia Flower Show is not to be missed.
At the river, the restored Mosholu is moored; it is a restaurant with very nice food and even nicer views.
You didn't ask, but may I suggest some not to be missed NYC spots?
The ferry (a free commuting ferry) from the tip of Manhattan to Statan Island and back gives you a view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty that is worth seeing, even in the winter. There is a branch of the Smithsonian within walking distance of the Manhattan boarding.
Walk the streets of Manhattan, check out the Empire State Building- just because. Drive through Central Park (do keep the doors locked)
Brooklyn has the Brooklyn Museum,next door is the Botanic Gardens, "around the corner" is the Grand Army Plaza -whose collection out numbers the Library of Congress (which is limited to books published in the US) and Prospect Park, designed by the same designer as Central Park is there as well.
Brooklyn has a wonderful array of beaches;miles of boardwalk; it also has Coney Island and there should be at least a few rides open even in winter and Nathans Hot Dogs is open year round. Packaged hot dogs taste nothing like Nathan's Don't miss a potato knish for "dessert."
During the day, walk the Promenade from the Caesar's Bay to the Verrazano Bridge. Wrap up warm; the view is worth it.
There are 2 golf courses- Dyker Beach and Marine Park; they are flat, not as well cared for as they could be, but to be able to play golf in NYC was convenient. .The most fun is the best pitch and putt course on the beach at Riis Park, just outside Brooklyn in The Rockaways.
Some of the best restaurant burgers are served at Jackson Hole in Manhattan- there were 5 last time I counted, and the streak fries are good too.
Sorry if I bent your ear; these are fascinating cities, worth seeing the things others may not have told you about.
On the drive up, stop at Longwood Gardens- the glass houses are extensive and always wonderful.
The Andrew Wyeth Museum is a good stop too. Plan on staying in the area; neither of these are worth rushing through
In Phila, there is a wonderful small museum with just Rodin's work; it is walking distance from The Franklin Institute which is an interactive science museum. You could spend a week there and still not really experience all the exhibits- one of which is a walk through model of the human heart.
Boathouse Row is beautifully lit at night, always has been.
Most visitors are interested in the Museum of Art, and like to experience the famous steps featured in the Rocky movies.
Theater in Philly is surprisingly good. If you can get tickets to whatever is playing at the Walnut Street Theater (between 8th+9th on Walnut). It is the oldest theater in continuous use as a theater and saw the premiers of such well-known plays as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
The new concert hall is the Kimmel Center. There is a large hall and a chamber hall. Peter Nero is there.Even if you don't want to hear a concert, do go in and walk around; the indoor "garden" area is quite beautiful and a nice place to take a break if you are walking around, (One block north is Joe Montana's Steak House, which is a newish place with a nice old fashioned look of tall booths and good food)
The city is home to the Curtis Institute, a well-regarded school of music.
Philly is also known for the largest number of outdoor murals. There are trolley tours highlighting the best.
If you run out of places to shop, cross the Ben Franklin Bridge and check out Cherry Hill, NJ and Marlton, NJ (Nordstroms, Coach, Bose among lots more)
I know you will want to see the Liberty Bell at the Independence Visitors Center, Ben Franklin's House,
You don't say when you'll be in Phila. If you are there at the start of March, the Philadelphia Flower Show is not to be missed.
At the river, the restored Mosholu is moored; it is a restaurant with very nice food and even nicer views.
You didn't ask, but may I suggest some not to be missed NYC spots?
The ferry (a free commuting ferry) from the tip of Manhattan to Statan Island and back gives you a view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty that is worth seeing, even in the winter. There is a branch of the Smithsonian within walking distance of the Manhattan boarding.
Walk the streets of Manhattan, check out the Empire State Building- just because. Drive through Central Park (do keep the doors locked)
Brooklyn has the Brooklyn Museum,next door is the Botanic Gardens, "around the corner" is the Grand Army Plaza -whose collection out numbers the Library of Congress (which is limited to books published in the US) and Prospect Park, designed by the same designer as Central Park is there as well.
Brooklyn has a wonderful array of beaches;miles of boardwalk; it also has Coney Island and there should be at least a few rides open even in winter and Nathans Hot Dogs is open year round. Packaged hot dogs taste nothing like Nathan's Don't miss a potato knish for "dessert."
During the day, walk the Promenade from the Caesar's Bay to the Verrazano Bridge. Wrap up warm; the view is worth it.
There are 2 golf courses- Dyker Beach and Marine Park; they are flat, not as well cared for as they could be, but to be able to play golf in NYC was convenient. .The most fun is the best pitch and putt course on the beach at Riis Park, just outside Brooklyn in The Rockaways.
Some of the best restaurant burgers are served at Jackson Hole in Manhattan- there were 5 last time I counted, and the streak fries are good too.
Sorry if I bent your ear; these are fascinating cities, worth seeing the things others may not have told you about.
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