New York

[Jovica]

I'm off to New York on Saturday. Are there any "must do's" whilst there?

[vehelpfulguy]

Nothing like planning ahead eh!

Suggest you buy a book about New York at the airport and read it on the plane.

I have been to many major cities on business but have to say there are probably MORE things to do in New York than any other city.

If you search this site for New York you will find this question has been asked (and answered) many times before.

[Jovica]

I only discovered the answerback site in the early hours of this morning, hence the late posting of the question. I have been to New York before but wondered if someone had uncovered a hidden gem. Thanks for answering and I go and check what information was given to this question previously.

[chazza]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Travel/Question 309821.html

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Travel/Question 294066.html

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Travel/Question 294066.html

[Jovica]

Thank you Chazza most helpful.

[vehelpfulguy]

I always find the DK travel books great when visiting a place.

Try this DK New York book.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-York-Eyewitness-Tr avel-Guides/dp/1405310898/sr=1-5/qid=116377190 5/ref=sr_1_5/202-8727020-9687018?ie=UTF8&s=boo ks

They are usually full of those interesting out of the way places that other guides dont mention.

[vehelpfulguy]

How about the world famous Carnegie Deli opposite Carnegie Hall.

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

Did you know Andrew Carnegie, who built the hall, was born in Scotland ?

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

[campbellking]

Got back from New York this weekend having done the marathon on 5 November (fabulous event). Thought that Central Park was particularly beautiful at the moment (all the 'fall' colours on the leaves on the trees).
Particularly enjoyed ice skating in Bryant Park (it's a tiny park on 42nd Street about two bolcks up from Times Square). They only charge you for the skate rental, which was around $7, and you can stay on the rink as long as you like. The people who were going round picking people up after falling were giving me loads of useful advice how to improve my somewhat un-cordinated technique as well.
Have fun!

[pega]

Having been to new york many times and hope to go again agree so much to see, You may be interested if you don't already know it, in battery park so very interesting monuments and memorials including the globe from world trade centre, but what impressed me was a glass wall with inscriptions of letters from the young of the vitnanam war, and veterans still hang out there. its worth a visit. have a great time.

[Jovica]

Thanks everyone for all your helpful suggestions.. I am so pleased I found this site.

[jno]

about a year ago they opened up the top of the Rockefeller Centre for sightseeing... makes up for the loss of the World Trade Centre's viewing platform, though it's further north, and closer to Central Park than the Empire State Building too. I mention it because it may not be in all the guidebooks yet, but the view is outstanding.

TKTS offices offer half-price tickets to shows that evening... the one in Times Sq tends to have big queues but the one at South St Seaport, down near the tip of Manhattan, is usually much quicker if you're in the neighbourhood.

[vickie_1902]

I highly recommend Applebys its on west 42nd street / Broadway and its the most amazing restaurant, if your looking for a typical American dinner look no further.