Things to do in NYC

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:25am

I've been there quite a few times, so I've done the whole Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty touristy thing... but I was wondering if there was anything else I could do. Obviously, on my visit I am seeing a couple of Broadway shows, but I really need things to do in the day. Besides going to Central Park, my sister and I don't really have anything else planned. Any suggestions? We are going July 20th to July 23rd. [I wasn't sure of any special festivals or anything of the sort...] Thanks for all of your help, --korenglish

[Jimmyojimmy]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:26am

See a matinee.

[kegrinds]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:27am

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm coming up next weekend. (July 7-12)

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:37am

Jimmy... I would love to just watch Broadways all the days I'm going to be at NYC, but I definitely have a limited budget. I really would love to see a festival or something of the sort, I know that they have things like that, but I wasn't sure if it was during my time period. I'll also probably do a little bit of shopping with my sister. I plan to buy only Broadway shirts for the coming up school year. --korenglish

[UglyBug]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:43am

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is really neat, and cheap. If you like clothes they have a new exhibit on Chanel. Wall Street and Trinity Church area are really neat to walk around in...

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 12:52am

Just walk and enjoy the city.

[rawleygirl]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:02am

since the gaiety closed, you're better off going to cleveland.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:10am

On the 21st you can go see Broadway in Bryant Park.

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:29am

thursdays, you can do broadway in bryant park or the broadway show league and Seths Chatterbox. not sure about festivals or street fairs but i think theres a website with the schedules somewhere.

[BwayBoy25]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:37am

shopping...H&M...easily the best place for people on a budget

find some matinee rush tix...cheap cheap cheap

[Joshua488]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:38am

Wait, what? Broadway in Bryant Park? What/when is that??

EDIT: Nevermind, I found out what I needed to know. And now I'm mad because I'm not available at that time on Thursdays. Updated On: 7/3/05 at 01:38 AM

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:40am

what isnt there to do in NYC!

[Mamie]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 2:03am

Check out New Yorkled. It lists street fairs, concerts, parades, you-name-it. I can also recommend the boat tours around Manhattan Island. The 3-hour tour is a wonderful COOL way to kill an otherwise hot afternoon!
New Yorkled

[ProducersFan]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 10:13am

When I was in NY for 4 weeks, my favorite thing to do was walk around the different neighborhoods. Chinatown has some of the cheapest places to eat, and is just fun (gotta love Canal Street!). SoHo is great for window shopping and seeing the trendy fashions. Chelsea is interesting with its mix of meatpacking factories and trendiness. And TriBeCa holds a special place in my heart (where my studio was) and is fun to walk through. I could go on and on...

If you're into museums, check out MoMa, the Met, the Whitney, the Cloisters, etc. There's practically a museum for anything, and they're all relatively cheap.

There's also a Broadway tour that runs almost every day I think and costs like $20 for a student for a couple hours. You get to go behind the scenes at some theatres and such. It sounds really interesting and I think we might do it when I go back in October.

The city is so much fun to wander around and get lost in. Utilize the subways and buses and just have fun!

I really miss being there...

~Jessica

[neocomposer]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 10:27am

If you are interested in doing silly random things you should consider at some point pretending to be famous and having friends walk up to you and ask for your autograph. Its pretty funny stuff when other people start asking for an autograph and picture too!

But seriously, DO go to the parks!!! Washington Park is awesome...and you get to meet a very wide variety of people...including true bohemians-and maybe some of my friends. Central Park I love the most. Just have a picnic or something. Or buy a hot dog.
Battery City is awesome too.

enjoy your trip!

[cturtle]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 1:37pm

hire one of those rickshaw bicycle rides in central park. yes, it's expensive, but it's a lot of fun, especially if you get a cute european boy as your peddler

[Natalie 2]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 2:05pm

This is a good website for free things to do in NYC...it will also give you a good idea of everything this city has to offer! (even if it isn't free): http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagepkey=372#museums

[minimel8817]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 2:30pm

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is a lot of fun to visit! i went with my girlfriends and we had a blast takin pics with Brad Pitt and makin fun of other celebs...

[taperina]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 3:43pm

I love going to Serendipity when I'm in NY for Frozen Hot Chocolate. It's a neat place to visit, but you need reservations well in advance (I made mine 2 weeks prior to my trip). Right on the same street is Dylan's Candy Factory which is another fun place to visit.

[WiCkEd4LyFfE]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 4:32pm

go to serendipitys for desert but only for desert there is no reservation...its on east 60th street

also dylan's candy bar is great too but it closes rather early like 9 or 10 most nights so hurry!

Updated On: 7/3/05 at 04:32 PM

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 4:37pm

Ellen's Stardust Diner on 51st Street is also pretty nice.

[WiCkEd4LyFfE]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 4:45pm

yea ellens stardust is a lot of fun! a lot of great fun and entertainment but dont go for great food.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 4:47pm

Some of the food is good... but yeah not the best still great fun though.

[ElphabaRose]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 5:08pm

MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) is fantastic, there's something for everyone. Also, the MET and the Museum of Natural History are always great.

[jo]

Posted: 7/3/05 at 6:14pm

I agree about the new MoMA -- even the building interiors have a sculptural quality to them. Check out the different exhibit floors ( especially if you like Picasso).

Also, check out the 5th floor cafe overlooking the sculpture garden - yummy raspberry chocolate cake to go with the Mediterranean type salad. Sometimes, you need to get a real feast after the eyes have had theirs