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New York, New York!

L_S1991

Hi all,

I'm heading over to New York in September with my boyfriend for a week (both in our 20's).

I was there a good few years ago myself but just wondering does anyone have any recommendations on what to do/where to go/eat/visit? I like to be organised

We're planning on shopping a fair bit and heading to Woodbury Common on one of the days.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on places to shop/eat!!

Thanks

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L_S1991

Novella wrote: »

No, I brought it with me inside my big suitcase. It was packed with my clothes and stuff and there was still space for more clothes, shoes etc. around it so it was fine. I was planning on bringing it home as hand luggage but it turned out that I could still fit it inside my other case.

You could buy one there if you wanted too though, and when I was at Woodbury, there were people with all sorts of sizes of cases so I wouldn't worry about it much if you wanted to bring your large one.

Great, thanks I might end up putting a small suitcase in my large one then, but I had planned to bring a second bag that folds into nothing...! But when it's full it will be harder to carry... it's 25kg to the States isn't it? Do you know is the hand luggage still 10kg?

dee_mc

Spot on clairefontaine, Time Square is overrated, you only need to see it once and definitely avoid shopping there!
If you're into hair products Ricky's is amazing; there are several of them around NYC.
I forgot to visit the High Line both times in NY, it's a park/garden on an old train line, have heard great things about it but as I say, missed it twice! http://www.thehighline.org/about/park-information
Favourite place to eat was Lansky's Old World Deli on Columbus, great relaxed Jewish deli where you can get a picnic to eat in Central Park, the shopping in that area is great too, lots of independent shops as well as a nice new Century 21 (avoid the one downtown in financial district, very cramped and poorly laid out) and l'occitaine shop etc. Strawberry Fields and the Dakota building are nearby for Beatles fans.
I loved the Hunger monument downtown, near the Museum of Jewish Heritage at Battery Park, both are rather depressing but great experiences.
Coffee and cake in the Trump tower was a highlight for us, spotted Jay Leno there too! FAO Shwartz toy shop is nearby and fun for all ages!
One of my favourite places to spend an afternoon in NY is the South Street Sea Port, nice little market stalls etc and restaurants with balconies, great views. Picked up some great real orchid jewellery there last time, and some cool graffiti prints as souvenirs

We loved the upper west side on Columbus and Broadway, fantastic selection of restaurants in this area and lovely for a stroll in the evening

If you can get to the Blue Note to listen to some jazz, do, you'll remember it always

Aaagh I wish I was going back, time to start planning again I think!

clairefontaine

periodictable wrote: »

I'd suggest s trip to the Cathedral of St John The Divine in Morningside heights.
Construction began in 1892 and is ongoing-when I lived there I used to go watch the stone masons carving the figures over the main doors. It has some amazing and fascinating memorials inside, and is a great place to get away from the craziness of the city. It really is one of the hidden gems of the city.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Saint_John_the_Divine

If you take the A train all the way uptown to Fort Tryon Park-get off at 191st, you have the Cloisters, part of the Met Museum, but set on a hill, overlooking the Hudson. JD Rockerfeller built it, and purchased the Jersey palisades across the river to preserve the natural scenery, so that today there is little development on that shore part of New Jersey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Tryon_Park

Further up another subway stop is the last intact forest of Manhattan in Inwood park-where you get a feel what Manhattan Island looked like when the Dutch arrived.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inwood_Park

You could also take the Circle Line trip around the city by boat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Line_Sightseeing_Cruises

For shopping take the PATH train to New Jersey shopping Malls where sales tax is lower then in Manhattan

I would add Ellis Island to this list.

Cloisters is amazing. It was transported directly from St. Guillaume in France, also breath taking. It's weird that its in Manhattan.

I'd avoid Times Square. Far too many tourists.

Novella

L_S1991 wrote: »

Thanks for all that info!! Did you buy your small wheelie case out there as I plan on bringing a large one with me in general but that might be too big to bring to Woodbury?

No, I brought it with me inside my big suitcase. It was packed with my clothes and stuff and there was still space for more clothes, shoes etc. around it so it was fine. I was planning on bringing it home as hand luggage but it turned out that I could still fit it inside my other case.

You could buy one there if you wanted too though, and when I was at Woodbury, there were people with all sorts of sizes of cases so I wouldn't worry about it much if you wanted to bring your large one.

L_S1991

periodictable wrote: »

I'd suggest s trip to the Cathedral of St John The Divine in Morningside heights.
Construction began in 1892 and is ongoing-when I lived there I used to go watch the stone masons carving the figures over the main doors. It has some amazing and fascinating memorials inside, and is a great place to get away from the craziness of the city. It really is one of the hidden gems of the city.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Saint_John_the_Divine

If you take the A train all the way uptown to Fort Tryon Park-get off at 191st, you have the Cloisters, part of the Met Museum, but set on a hill, overlooking the Hudson. JD Rockerfeller built it, and purchased the Jersey palisades across the river to preserve the natural scenery, so that today there is little development on that shore part of New Jersey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Tryon_Park

Further up another subway stop is the last intact forest of Manhattan in Inwood park-where you get a feel what Manhattan Island looked like when the Dutch arrived.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inwood_Park

You could also take the Circle Line trip around the city by boat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Line_Sightseeing_Cruises

For shopping take the PATH train to New Jersey shopping Malls where sales tax is lower then in Manhattan

I did most of the touristy things when I was last there so I think I will give them a miss this time but the circle line trip sounds fab so I may look into it!! Thanks :-)

L_S1991

Novella wrote: »

I loved Woodbury Common, I was there in February. My advise would be to bring a small wheelie suitcase with you so that you don't have to lug shopping bags around all day. I have also been to Jersey Gardens, though back in 2009, and I preferred Woodbury Common. It depends on what kind of shopping you'd like to do. Woodbury Common has more higher end stores but you can get some great discounts, whereas Jersey Gardens is a regular high-street type shopping mall.

To eat, Eatery on 9th Ave at 53rd St is SO good! We went there a few times during our one week trip because the food was delicious and the staff were really friendly and nice. (http://www.eaterynyc.com/ Website, if you're interested!)

Have a great trip!

Thanks for all that info!! Did you buy your small wheelie case out there as I plan on bringing a large one with me in general but that might be too big to bring to Woodbury?

L_S1991

mrshopkeeper wrote: »

You lucky thing! I've been to NYC several times. I am not usually into the nerdy Museum/History stuff but I thought the trip to Staten Island was well worthwhile. But to your real question as to where to eat and shop, we discovered Soho and Tribeca only on our third visit to NYC.

Mrsshopkeeper found a store for bags/shoes in Soho that was way beyond the mainstream re value and a class apart from the Department stores but I couldnt begin to guess where exactly it was down there.

And my favorite place to have ever eaten was this place http://www.churrascariatribeca.com/ (if ye are vegetarian avoid it at all costs!) It is expensive but maybe worth one visit. Don't go near the 'All You Can Eat' Salad Bar or you'll be full by the time the good stuff comes round.

Hi guys,

Sorry for the delay in replying but thank you all so much for the info!!

mrshopkeeper I think I will definitely be giving Soho a visit & finding that bag/shoe shop ;-)

SHOVELLER

A great way to see the city is to hire a Citibike. Their version of Dublinbikes which only arrived there in May.

Its a great rush cycling around Manhattan!

http://citibikenyc.com/

periodictable

I'd suggest s trip to the Cathedral of St John The Divine in Morningside heights.
Construction began in 1892 and is ongoing-when I lived there I used to go watch the stone masons carving the figures over the main doors. It has some amazing and fascinating memorials inside, and is a great place to get away from the craziness of the city. It really is one of the hidden gems of the city.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Saint_John_the_Divine

If you take the A train all the way uptown to Fort Tryon Park-get off at 191st, you have the Cloisters, part of the Met Museum, but set on a hill, overlooking the Hudson. JD Rockerfeller built it, and purchased the Jersey palisades across the river to preserve the natural scenery, so that today there is little development on that shore part of New Jersey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Tryon_Park

Further up another subway stop is the last intact forest of Manhattan in Inwood park-where you get a feel what Manhattan Island looked like when the Dutch arrived.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inwood_Park

You could also take the Circle Line trip around the city by boat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Line_Sightseeing_Cruises

For shopping take the PATH train to New Jersey shopping Malls where sales tax is lower then in Manhattan

Novella

I loved Woodbury Common, I was there in February. My advise would be to bring a small wheelie suitcase with you so that you don't have to lug shopping bags around all day. I have also been to Jersey Gardens, though back in 2009, and I preferred Woodbury Common. It depends on what kind of shopping you'd like to do. Woodbury Common has more higher end stores but you can get some great discounts, whereas Jersey Gardens is a regular high-street type shopping mall.

To eat, Eatery on 9th Ave at 53rd St is SO good! We went there a few times during our one week trip because the food was delicious and the staff were really friendly and nice. (http://www.eaterynyc.com/ Website, if you're interested!)

Have a great trip!

coylemj

If you're going to be there for a week then take the time to do the Staten Island Ferry, it's free and there's a great view of the harbour.

roundymac

Take a boat cruise on the circle line ircleline42.com/new-york-cruises/home.aspx, also the hop on- hop off bus tours from back of Time Square. Every one from Ireland heads to Woodbury Common but Jersey Gardens is another option.

mrshopkeeper

You lucky thing! I've been to NYC several times. I am not usually into the nerdy Museum/History stuff but I thought the trip to Staten Island was well worthwhile. But to your real question as to where to eat and shop, we discovered Soho and Tribeca only on our third visit to NYC.

Mrsshopkeeper found a store for bags/shoes in Soho that was way beyond the mainstream re value and a class apart from the Department stores but I couldnt begin to guess where exactly it was down there.

And my favorite place to have ever eaten was this place http://www.churrascariatribeca.com/ (if ye are vegetarian avoid it at all costs!) It is expensive but maybe worth one visit. Don't go near the 'All You Can Eat' Salad Bar or you'll be full by the time the good stuff comes round.