One day in NYC?

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<p>Yea I know but we are visiting our D in a couple of weeks and have decided to go into the city for one of the days. Can’t spend anymore time there as we have other things planned. </p>

<p>Anyways, what should we do in one day? Not going to tackle anything like a play, going to be a quick day trip. It sounds way too touristy for me but is there some sort of bus tour to give an overview of the city? Thinking of trying to go to the 911 memorial but know that where it’s located is going to take a while to get down there. </p>

<p>We are going to take the train in from Secaucus if that helps any. Not looking to do a ton of things, hit a couple of places, something to do while we are visiting with our D. </p>

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<p>I’m doing a day trip to NYC on Friday. We will do the following…911 memorial, China town, maybe lunch in Little Italy, the taxi to the Plaza area…we will walk around Central Park a little, then walk down 5th avenue…plenty to see along the way. We will end up at Times Square, have dinner near there, take the shuttle to Grand Central…spend some time in the train station. Then train back to CT.</p>

<p>Oh…and we might ride the Staten Island Ferry so we can all see the Statue of Liberty.</p>

<p>If it rains, we will spend some time at the Met. </p>

<p>If it’s really nice, we will walk the High Line after the 911 Memorial instead of Chinatown.</p>

<p>I love walking in NYC…so much to see and do. </p>

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<p>I suggest sticking with uptown (the train will leave you at penn station) - cab it uptown and start at the Metropolitan museum (hit only the highlights there - the Met itself could take days to fully explore), walk down through Central Park - exit Central Park at 5th avenue - walk down and explore rockefeller center (shops and sites) then make your way over to Times square. Hit all the tourist places - Hershey, M&M, Disney, Toys r us, etc. Lots of food options by Times Square (although my favorite is John’s Pizza - there is restaurant row around there also)</p>

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<p>I think I would go with an abbreviated version of thumper’s itinerary, except I would skip Times Square. If you truly want to see TS, then thumper’s suggestion to arrive there after dark is best so as to experience the area in all its electronic glory. Run up the red plexiglass staircase for a view above street level. I guess it really depends on what you want to see & experience in Manhattan, but the stores in the TS area make me crazy (too many people, nothing you couldn’t buy somewhere else, long lines, etc.).</p>

<p>I love the High Line but if you have limited time, that might be something to strike as it is very far west and not particularly near other attractions you might wish to visit. Just realized you are coming in from NJ. In that case, you can walk two to three long avenues west and a couple of blocks south of Penn Station and pick up the High Line, if interested. Exit Penn Station toward 8th Ave, if you can find a sign directing you toward 8th (as opposed to 7th).</p>

<p>If you end up in Grand Central, be sure to look up to the ceiling (after ensuring that you are out of the way of everyone rushing to catch trains!) GCT is pretty, but if not along your path, I don’t think I would walk that far east since you will be departing from 33rd & 7th.</p>

<p>If you head up to Central Park, you can either enter at the 5th Ave Plaza side (Apple store glass cube attracted my boys when they were younger) or the Columbus Circle side. If you end up at Columbus Circle and want a snack, Bouchon Bakery is upstairs in the Time Warner building, and offers great views of the park & 57th Street out these huge plate glass windows. It is fun to see the park from above either before or after walking through it. You can also enjoy a reasonably-priced meal at their sit-down restaurant but waits can be endless.</p>

<p>No matter what you do, I am sure you will have a wonderful day! Enjoy.</p>

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<p>Early morning in walking in the park.</p>

<p>Arrive at Frick at opening time; morning at the Frick.</p>

<p>Window shopping on Madison.</p>

<p>Late lunch at St. Ambroeus on Madison.</p>

<p>More window shopping and/ or walking in the park.</p>

<p>Afternoon at the Met. Choose a couple of galleries at random and spend quality time with a few pictures/ objects rather than trying to see it all.</p>

<p>Afternoon snack at the cafe at the Neue museum.</p>

<p>Maybe ride bikes in park.</p>

<p>Later, dinner somewhere downtown.</p>

<p>Late show at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade for long form improv – best deal in NYC. </p>

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<p>Do yourself a favor and skip Times Square. Really. </p>

<p>Central Park is a must - if it’s a nice day rent a rowboat at the pond or just take a stroll. We always enjoy the Food Hall on the lower floor of the Plaza Hotel which is right outside the park - endless selections (W 59th St.) </p>

<p>If you are just with the “girls” a nice treat is lunch, dessert or a cocktail at the BG Restaurant on the 7th floor of Bergdorf Goodmans - right on 5th Avenue at 57th St. A real NY experience.</p>

<p>The Met is wonderful but really is a full or half day experience. I always saved the Met for rainy days and Sundays in the Winter.</p>

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<p>Dear Lord, one day in NYC? Yes, you can take one of those double decker bus tours of the city.If you want a whirlwind overview, look at this, look at that kind of tour, that’s what I’d suggest. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. If I’m in a new city, I am a tourist, and I don’t care. I want to at least SEE the tourist destinations. You don’t have time to delve into every aspect of the city.</p>

<p>Otherwise, it’s best to narrow down what it is that intrigues you about Manhattan, and go for that. Lights, Glamour. Action? Then it’s Times Square (crazy busy,very commercial, and best viewed at night,but the excitement is palpable no matter what time of day it is, and that’s where the Broadway shows are, so even if you don’t go to one, it’s exciting to see the marquees. Columbus Circle, the Time Warner Building (kind of a glorified mall, though) St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, etc. They’re all within a healthy walking distance. Grand Central Station is an incredible thrumming humming hive of activity, a living monument to commerce and train travel, with beautiful architecture, shops, and the breathtaking Oyster Bar, where you can imagine captains of industry slurping down oysters and drinking gin martinis while waiting for their homebound train. Jackie Kennedy was instrumental in saving this historic structure from destruction, and it’s glorious.</p>

<p>You know what else is cool? The New York Public Library, on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. It’s free, it’s gorgeous, and it reminds me of Hogwarts.</p>

<p>Chinatown and Little Italy are further downtown, and close together/overlapping. The area is fun, with a lot of crazy shopping, but it’s low on impressive buildings, and you would definitely need a map and a plan so that you wouldn’t wind up wandering aimlessly down unrewarding streets. </p>

<p>The Lower East Side has its funky side, and also a great immigrant historic side, with the Tenement Museum, Katz’s Deli (I’ll have what she’s having), Russ and Daughters, and Eldridge Street Synagogue. </p>

<p>If you want to go to the 911 Memorial, do that, and you can hang out in lower Manhattan. It is generally more of a business area, but there is still a lot to see. If you’re a Law and Order fan, the courthouse is on Foley Square.Also, the New York Stock Exchange.</p>

<p>If you’re into museums, pick one and do that. I can’t imagine anyone storming through a museum in less than a day, including the waits to get in, and then going off to do something else. But maybe I’m just a low energy person.</p>

<p>There’s a lot more, and you have one day, so my advice is to enjoy whatever you decide to do, and plan a return trip.</p>

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<p>Just for fun and to commune with your inner fashionista, you can go see the killer heels exhibit at the brooklyn museum
<a href=“http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/heels/#”>http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/heels/#&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>These suggestions are great! Thanks so much!</p>

<p>I’m going with my H and D and maybe her BF. No shoppers in this group. D says not to buy anything in NYC as taxes are too high. Look and buy in NJ lol!</p>

<p>I’m thinking we would like to do the 911 memorial, is that something you should buy tickets for ahead of time? Does anyone know if the tickets are timed or if we bought the timing is flexible? </p>

<p>My SIL rented bikes in Central Park the last time she was there. If it’s nice that sounds fun. </p>

<p>We are going on a Friday in the middle of October. I wonder if this is a busy time. </p>

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<p>You can buy walk up tickets to the 9/11 museum. The fountains outside are free to the public. Plan on spending at least 2 hours in the museum. If you’re in the area of the MMOA, another suggestion is the Guggenheim a few blocks to the north. It’s worth the price just to see the magnificent building from the inside. NYC is made for walking, and it’s quite possible to walk from downtown to midtown and vice versa.</p>

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<p>You can visit the 9/11 Memorial w/o visiting the museum. I have not been down there since the Museum opened so cannot comment on need to visit Museum & Memorial. Visitor passes are no longer required to visit Memorial, but date/timed ticket purchase required for Museum ($24/person).</p>

<p>Agree with HotCanary about NY Public Library. I drag visitors in there and even inside the old Post Office @ 33rd & 8th (opposite NJ Transit/Amtrak at Penn Station). The library is in better condition than the Post Office, but both are interesting to see—just a quick walk through.</p>

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<p>Since you are going to be downtown I would suggest going to the Statue of Liberty. In the afternoon I would head uptown go to the park or take in a museum. Use the subway system. It will get you there faster. Have fun!</p>

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<p>Deb922, run one mile in Central Park - just to say you did!!! :)</p>

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<p>If you end up downtown walk the promenade in Battery Park City. There are also a good selection of restaurants in BPC most with outdoor cafe seating. Lovely in the Fall.</p>

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<p>I was just down on Spring, Mercer, Prince St. area. Lots of great shops for those looking to embark on a little retail therapy! Great outdoor restaurants too…</p>

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<p>Or should I correct myself and say restaurants with outdoor seating! </p>

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<p>Definitely buy tickets for the 911 memorial on line before you go. It will save waiting on any lines, which were very long last time I went. H and I went to Spain this summer and bought some tickets to places ahead of time on line and others not. OMG will always buy tickets ahead of time for all places we want to see from now on. Walk in if you have tickets, wait on line for a long time if you do not. </p>

<p>While you are down town, consider a visit to the Statue of Liberty (hopefully bought tickets on line if possible) or a trip on the SI Ferry. ( No advanced tickets necessary. Regularly used by NYC residents)</p>

<p>Do not agree with others about the MET, except go there and say you want to go to the roof deck ( assuming you are going to NYC soon and not the winter) . The roof floor is open and has a wonderful view of the skyline in all directions. You can get a drink- martini, wine, water, etc, and enjoy the ambience. There is also an art experience or sculpture. On the way to the elevator to the roof and back, you pass many exhibits. So it is a very unique, NY experience with art thrown in and not incredibly time consuming.</p>

<p>Near to the MET is the Central Park reservoir. NYers run the path around . And many tourists walk it as well. it has many well known NYC views. Just walk in the right direction and stay out of the way of runners.</p>

<p>I personally, because I am a walker, would walk down 5th Ave. (the Ave in front of the MET)! To Rockerfeller Center. You will pass all kinds of well known retail names and end up where the skating rink is and the Christmas tree is located.</p>

<p>Another great experience is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan. It is an incredible view and a fairly unique NY experience. And it is free. </p>

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<p>Thanks for all of the suggestions. It really helps. </p>

<p>I’m thinking of going to the 911 memorial and then the Statue of Liberty. </p>

<p>What is the best way to get to the 911 memorial from Penn Station? Any restauant suggestions in that area that aren’t too expensive? It looks like our only options for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty are noon or 1 pm.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://web.mta.info/nyct/maps/subwaymap.pdf”>http://web.mta.info/nyct/maps/subwaymap.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>From Penn Station, take the 8th Avenue line A, C or E train southbound to Fulton Street (A, C) or World Trade Center (E).</p>

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<p>Tickets for the memorial ONLY are no longer for sale online. The only tickets you can buy in advance are for the museum.</p>