Two show days: what do you do in between them? — Page 2

I visit NY several times a year. Weather permitting, I've done the following:

Take a walking tour. There are dozens available from food & bars to museums & landmarks to art & architecture; there's always something knew to learn.

Ride the subway. The Bronx Zoo, the unisphere in Queens, Coney Island, etc, are accessible without being exhausting.

On those cold and rainy days I treat myself to a bit of pampering. A haircut, a massage, a mani-pedi.

But mostly I eat, drink and nap.

JBroadway said: " (recently,the Mariott has become increasingly unaccommodating to people hanging out in the lobby - not that they kick people out, but they got rid of some of the comfy chairs, and covered up the electrical outlets)."

Probably because people would sit there for hours.

Take a nap. Or try to.

I sometimes come up on Saturdays for matinees, just a day trip. But if I'm seeing two shows, I've got to stay overnight. I usually do a little shopping or window shopping and get something to eat. But I need some rest to make the most of a second show. Color me old, I guess.

8th floor Marriott Marquis—there is a restaurant and a bar area that serves food. I like going here because it tends to be less crowded and less rushed than other area restaurants. And the food is decent by hotel standards. They also have a nice gift shop.

Hudson Yards

Even if you don’t like Times Square, there are a number of museums/exhibits in the area: Madame Tussaud’s, National Geographic, Gulliver’s Gate, MOMA. You may be able to find discounts on Goldstar or Groupon.

Bowlmor Lanes on 44th St has bowling and multiple food options as well

Shopping

Movie theaters on 42nd St

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I have several times had standing room for two shows in the same day. In that case, the only good solution is to find a place to sit down for hours. The Algonquin Hotel lobby works fine.

Besides eating and enjoying a good drink, I like to hit the vintage stores. I often find nice bargains.

VernonGersch said: "back in the day, back when i was in high school and college - the gaiety theater. now thats the perfect thing to do in between shows."

Between shows, I will go to the second floor of the Marriot and sit at the tables, near the bathrooms. Unwind, read my playbills, or read a magazine. Then I sit and watch the number of guys who go into the bathroom and stay for a really long time. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what they are doing. The amusing thing is watching the number of men who do it while their wives/girlfriends are waiting on them.

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vegas3 said: "Besides eating and enjoying a good drink, I like to hit the vintage stores. I often find nice bargains."

any stores in particular that you'd recommend?

sppunk said: "Since we live about 3 hours from the city, we do three show weekends to save travel time. We for the past few trips have been aimless between Saturday’s matinee and evening performances. Even with a long dinner at 1.5 hours, we still have often almost 2 hours to kill. We stay about a 30 minute walk from most theaters (east of TS) so going to the hotel and back is a bit of a waste.Â

We’ve done the drama bookshop to death. And the conventional book store. We despise Times Square. We’ve walked every neighborhood in Manhattan multiple times.Â

What do you do? We are looking for new ideas!

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Take the 7 train to Hudson Yards and climb The Vessel https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/