New York

[surreyman]

I am going to New York by myself for 14 days in a couple of weeks time and i am looking for suggestions for places to visit. Either shops, restaurants, bars, museums or other places of general interest. Perhaps a few places off the beaten track that do not appear in the usual tourist guides.

[AllYourBase]

Century 21 is a great bargain designer clothes shop, right next to ground zero. It's had a bit of coverage in the UK recently, but never seems to appear in guide books. Well worth a visit, it's like a massive TK-Max. Also, try limo or car service hire for an atfernoon to get you around in style- it is very cheap compared with the UK. A decent car and driver for an afternoon will be around $100, which at UK prices is quite reasonable. A limo a bit more. Any hotel will sort this for you. Visit times square and get yourself into filming for Letterman or one of the other daily shows - always a good laugh.

[jocasta]

Just got back myself,..put one day aside for Metropolitain Museum of Art (Central Park East) that was fantastic, the Guggenheim was a let down,only half the museum was open, so don't bother with that. Try a helicopter ride ober Manhattan(about $100 for 10 minutes. - well worth it. (book in advance) Take a walk around the less touristy places like Hell Kitchen, most of the old rough charm has gone, but you still get to see how the other half lives(blocks between west35-west55 streets ) Enjoy!

[kalise25]

McSorley's pub in the village is great as well - they only serve their own microbrew (in light and dark varieties). It's got a friendly young crowd, and the barmen are all great for a bit of chat and banter. Have a wonderful time!

[boognish76]

Take the Staten Island ferry. It's only around 5c each way and you get great views of Manhatten and the Statue of Liberty. Don't get off in Staten Island though!

[rja211077]

I second Century 21 - fantastic place if you like yer threads. You must visit the famous Katz's Deli (E Houston St) for a hot pastrami sandwich - stacked high and delicious. Agree about the Staten Island ferry. It's free now. Walk round Greenwich village - unique atmosphere. If you like art walk round SoHo too.