Miscellaneous Off to New York

[DavidUK]

25th visit to the USA but 1st time in New York. 6 nights. Near Bryant Park.

Apart from the obvious touristy things, do you have a personal favourite 'thing' to do?

My wife isn't particularly musical (you should hear her sing!) but her friend recommended: Don't Tell Mama - New York, NY

From your recent personal experience, what would your one MUST visit place be for food, or entertainment, or sight-seeing, or whatever, be?

Thanks y'all.

 

[Alphorn]

No recommendations from my side. I‘d rather ask you to report back about all the things worth visiting as we just decided to go to New York in October and my last visit was in 1998.

 

[Pete Thomas]

From your recent personal experience, what would your one MUST visit place be for food,

Fluffy's

 

[wakyct]

what would your one MUST visit place be for food, or entertainment, or sight-seeing, or whatever, be?

Hard to say without knowing your (non-saxophone) interests, but here's some suggestions. Since you'll be close to Grand Central station, stop in for lunch or perhaps just a drink at the Oyster Bar. To be honest the food is average IMO (and on the expensive side), but the restaurant itself is so cool I love stopping in there, rarely crowded and you can combine it with a tour of the station's grand concourse. Sit at one of the horseshoe counters or the bar.

With six nights that's time for a field trip so check out the Cloisters museum way uptown. Worth a visit for the Unicorn Tapestries alone.

You're also quite close to Roberto's Winds, they've probably finished their remodel by now.

Have fun, I love NYC (born there and grew up nearby). Sorry that's more than one suggestion but can't help myself 😉.

 

[nigeld]

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

 

[mizmar]

A good Eggs Benedict in a good diner is good.

Also, from my long ago past, spliffing up in Washington Park is a local delicacy.

 

[ESJohn]

Or, you could listen to these guys!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7CIgWZTdgw

 

[Jeanette]

I suppose it depends what interests you, we visited for the first time in the autumn 🙂.

Hubby loved this Intrepid Museum

We packed a lot into 2 days and walked miles, Staten island ferry trip, ground zero, lovely little church near ground zero, Ellens Diner, central park, Birdland, The rock, central station, jazz bar in our hotel. Empire state for coffee, Dumbo. Shops, Times square.

Definitely plan what you want to see and do one tall building for the view. We did a night time on the rock.

it's expensive!

Have fun

Jx

 

[dexdex]

I’m by far no NYer. But I’d put this place on my plan.

Welcome to Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

Smoke Jazz Club is a world-famous music venue located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side presenting live performances by beloved living legends and sensational new talents alike.

smokejazz.com

 

[Punchysax]

Katz deli in lower Manhattan were Meg Ryan in Harry met Sally film scene where she pretended to have an orgasm at the table in the restaurant . Absolutely Great New York food pastrami on rye bread and Gerken wow.

Also boat trip,to statue of liberty is a wonderful experience.

 

[rhysonsax]

Have a great trip and do report back on how it went.

Rhys

 

[trimmy]

Bring me back a King S20 alto 😀

Have a great hol

 

[Trigger]

John leadbetter shop , roberto winds for your reeds central station is worth a visit , was there last April be prepared it’s expensive 2 drinks near time square was £35 , but I got a 5 attraction pass on Expedia , which was good value , did the empire state , 9/11 etc , Brooklyn bridge then walk back across manhattan bridge gives you a better view of Brooklyn bridge and takes you straight into china town , there’s a good tour guide on YouTube he also shows you half decent places to eat and how not to get caught in the tourist traps

 

[Jules]

Not been there for a few years but this was my favourite New York ganf out

Fanelli Cafe

fanellicafe.nyc

more details here

Fanelli Cafe - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Jules]

Hang out that is .. 🙁

 

[DavidUK]

Thanks for your suggestions. Keep them coming...

 

[ESJohn]

If you're into museums and militaria, you might want to take an hour's drive to West Point, our US Army military academy.
There are tours available depending on how much time and money you wish to spend. I'd also highly recommend the museum, which I've been to many years ago. The view of the Hudson river is not to be missed!
Some links for you:

West Point Museum - U.S. Army Center of Military History

Public Tours | West Point Tours

Join us aboard our comfortable bus for a guided overview of West Point. Book your tour with us now!

westpointtours.com

 

[Jules]

The Museum of Latin American art up in Spanish Harlem is worth a look too

 

[DavidUK]

Our hotel...

View from the room...

 

[DavidUK]

Police cut backs...