Visiting New York City for the first time, would like some tips... - General

Only anything near Times Square. What is there to see and do? Also, what is the quickest way to get in and out? I was thinking the subway, but am hoping somebody with more knowledge of the city could give me a heads up. NO GTA4 JOKES

I was there a few months ago. We visited all the classic landmarks:[list] [*]Empire State Building [*]Statue of Liberty (saw from the pier.. didn't go there) [*]Battery Park [*]Times Square [*]Rockefeller Center [*]MoMa [*]Central Park [*]Ground Zero etc etc.[/list] My dad wanted to travel by bus, but I prefered the subway. Walking is also an option. I don't really see the point in taking a cab unless you're dead tired. The subway seemed to run often and a daypass was only ~7 bucks. Some special places we went to on my demand were the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the NBC Store (I bought a KnightRider shirt), the David Letterman-theatre, and of course the restaurant exterior famous from Seinfeld: [img]http://tripcart.typepad.com/tripcart_the_blog/images/toms_restaurant_by_daecks_at_flickr.jpg[/img] I wanted to visit the outskirts such as Harlem and Bronx, but my dad refused. He said it was too dangerous, but yeah.. I am from Sweden myself and it was my first time in the States, therefore I also wanted to try alot of American candy and odd sodas such as Skittles, Jujy Fruits, and Dr Pepper Cherry. I also bought a genuine Baseball. Anyway, we were there for 5 days maybe and I loved it. Just the feeling of standing on Manhattan was extraordinary. It felt like I had been there many times before because of all the American movies I've seen. Everywhere I looked I couldn't help thinking of Die Hard 3. So you don't have to have everything planned. Taking a walk or just standing and looking around will kill time just as quickly as everything else. Crime is also at an all-time low so use common sense and you'll be safe. It's a helluva town.

I live in Orange County. Sorry, never even been into the city. :buddy:

You want to visit the Rockefeller center again at night, it's better.

Go see the USS Intrepid [img]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/180821212_4f738a45a0.jpg[/img] There is also a sub along side, the USS Growler [img]http://www.magazineusa.com/images_st2/ny_city/submarine_growler.jpg[/img] Not sure how near to time square they are, I have only been to New York City once, just to see these.

Free food in the dumpsters.

I was there for around 3-4 days. Most of the travel you do you can do by walking. The subway is also a good option. We took a cab once, didn't really need to but we wanted a "Genuine NYC Cab Ride experience" I was very dissapointed. It wasn't at all scary. Anyway. See as much as you can. Don't go to Times Square until it's dark outside (relative term in NYC), it's much better at night. Don't bother going to Ellis Isle to see the Statue of Liberty, seeing it from afar is more than good enough. The line to get there is so horribly long, then the line to get back, and it's not really that much more interesting up close than from afar. If you're up to it, make sure you walk around the town after 11pm too. Even into 3am it's still rather bustling with activity. We walked by a bakery in Times Square and at 2:30am they were already cooking, and it smelled so delicious. Don't forget to sample the food, the museums are REALLY nice. We only went to the Natural History museum, which made me sad because I really wanted to go to the Art one (can't remember the name) Central park is nice, make sure you try the NYC Hot Dogs and Pizza. ANY Hot Dog stand will do, honestly, these guys are doing it right. Best hotdogs I've ever had (Never been to Chicago), and the first pizza I got was from a place at Grand Central (We took the train in from Poughkipsie) and it was so bloody good, it was like there was an orgy in my mouth. Also, if you want, I have the address for THE original Ray's Pizza, no joke I finally found it after a ton of researching. It is the very first one that was established by the same people when the original building burned down or whatever happened to it. Lemme go find it.

Don't piss off the locals

Walk the streets at random times? I did that and saw some awesome things. Froze my ass off though. Not enough jackets for their winter. I would say don't worry about mugging, but anything could happen. Though with the amount of people always around you stand a good chance. Also the subway is a good way to get around, but only if you understand where they drop you off. Also if you like comics and such there is a kick ass comic store on Broadway, called Sky High Comics I believe.

Keep your wallet in the front pocket.

For the love of god, go to Tom's, great place. Also, you probably won't get mugged if you don't act like an idiot. Seriously, don't go flaunting your iPhone or whatever expensive electronics you have. If it's open (last I checked it was under construction), go to Washington Square Park, and you MUST visit John's on Bleecker, best pizza anywhere. Also you have to go to Dylan's candy bar. Otherwise it's always fun to fuck with security outside Gracie Manor, though I wouldn't recommend that to tourists. Also don't fucking steal cabs from New Yorkers, it's annoying as fuck from the point of view from someone who lived there.

[QUOTE=BJK;16067632]Only anything near Times Square. What is there to see and do? Also, what is the quickest way to get in and out? I was thinking the subway, but am hoping somebody with more knowledge of the city could give me a heads up. NO GTA4 JOKES[/QUOTE] don't spend your time going to all the famous landmarks. if you want to get the new york experience just walk around, check out small stores, go into all the different neighborhoods and let those crazy guys that want to sell you bootleg movies talk to you for a bit before you run away

[QUOTE=Ven Kaeo;16068055]I was there for around 3-4 days. Most of the travel you do you can do by walking. The subway is also a good option. We took a cab once, didn't really need to but we wanted a "Genuine NYC Cab Ride experience" I was very dissapointed. It wasn't at all scary. Anyway. See as much as you can. Don't go to Times Square until it's dark outside (relative term in NYC), it's much better at night. Don't bother going to Ellis Isle to see the Statue of Liberty, seeing it from afar is more than good enough. The line to get there is so horribly long, then the line to get back, and it's not really that much more interesting up close than from afar. If you're up to it, make sure you walk around the town after 11pm too. Even into 3am it's still rather bustling with activity. We walked by a bakery in Times Square and at 2:30am they were already cooking, and it smelled so delicious. Don't forget to sample the food, the museums are REALLY nice. We only went to the Natural History museum, which made me sad because I really wanted to go to the Art one (can't remember the name) Central park is nice, make sure you try the NYC Hot Dogs and Pizza. ANY Hot Dog stand will do, honestly, these guys are doing it right. Best hotdogs I've ever had (Never been to Chicago), and the first pizza I got was from a place at Grand Central (We took the train in from Poughkipsie) and it was so bloody good, it was like there was an orgy in my mouth. Also, if you want, I have the address for THE original Ray's Pizza, no joke I finally found it after a ton of researching. It is the very first one that was established by the same people when the original building burned down or whatever happened to it. Lemme go find it.[/QUOTE] Ray's Pizza sucks. Also why would you get your pizza at grand central that's also bad. Go to John's faggot [editline]06:07AM[/editline] Also if you just stay in times square your visit will suck, all it is is a stupid place filled with fucking tourists who have no idea how to do anything but act like idiots

[QUOTE=133753P34K;16069767] Also if you just stay in times square your visit will suck, all it is is a stupid place filled with fucking tourists who have no idea how to do anything but act like idiots[/QUOTE] I'm a tourist. :dance: I know, but it has to stay close to Times Square because I don't want to hit a lot of traffic and must make it to Rochester just after visiting.