Someone mentioned the Staten Island Ferry. I lived in NYC for 25 years and 4 of them on Staten Island. The SI Ferry is a don't miss. The boat takes you past the Statue and and the views of Manhatten are breath taking. The ride use to cost a nickle, then a quarter and now it's free. They weren't making money on it and wouldn't be unless they charged $5 so they just quit charging. I thought the nickel was charming but who cares anyway.
FAO Schwartz is closed. Walmart put them out of business. The Plaza is being renovated into apartments so that's out.
I got some terrific gift certificates on restaurant.com for Mickey Mantels on Central Park South. We had lunch there and the bill was $50 but with the $25 gift certificate it came to $25 before tax and tip on the full price. Right across the street are the handsome cabs. They cost $40 for about a 25 minute ride through the park. Pick the one you want. Don't listen to the drivers calling you. I suggest this for nighttime but I have done it in the daylight with my granddaughters and they loved it. The new Central Park Zoo is nice but doesn't compare with the Bronx Zoo which is the biggest (and best) in the world. Across the street is the Bronx Botanical Gardens also the best imho.
The best show I've seen on Broadway in a while is Hairspray. I liked it way more than Mama Mia. My favorite of all time, I've seen it four times is Phantom of the Opera. Listen to the music and familiarize yourself with the lyrics before you go since the whole thing is sung. The costumes and music are to die for.
There are some good walking tours. I tried to find the link but I wasn't able to find it in my email. I will look it up an PM you with the website. These tours are for New Yorkers and are very reasonable. You just need to get a subway map because they meet where they are touring. So if she is touring Harlem you need to take a subway to Harlem and meet them on the right corner.
Eat the seafood and drink the water. Again, the fish is some of the best in the world imho. With all the seafood caught in the world shuttling through the Fulton Fish Market, now in the Bronx, the fish is exceptionally fresh. The water comes from the Catskill mountains and it is delicious. Stop at any Starbucks on any NYC corner and you'll taste the difference.
I could go on for hours. I think I just did. If you have any questions you have a giant resource pool here at Tug. Since I go to the city several times a month for shows, museums walking tours or just for lunch, feel free to write to me.
Marylyn
FAO Schwartz is closed. Walmart put them out of business. The Plaza is being renovated into apartments so that's out.
I got some terrific gift certificates on restaurant.com for Mickey Mantels on Central Park South. We had lunch there and the bill was $50 but with the $25 gift certificate it came to $25 before tax and tip on the full price. Right across the street are the handsome cabs. They cost $40 for about a 25 minute ride through the park. Pick the one you want. Don't listen to the drivers calling you. I suggest this for nighttime but I have done it in the daylight with my granddaughters and they loved it. The new Central Park Zoo is nice but doesn't compare with the Bronx Zoo which is the biggest (and best) in the world. Across the street is the Bronx Botanical Gardens also the best imho.
The best show I've seen on Broadway in a while is Hairspray. I liked it way more than Mama Mia. My favorite of all time, I've seen it four times is Phantom of the Opera. Listen to the music and familiarize yourself with the lyrics before you go since the whole thing is sung. The costumes and music are to die for.
There are some good walking tours. I tried to find the link but I wasn't able to find it in my email. I will look it up an PM you with the website. These tours are for New Yorkers and are very reasonable. You just need to get a subway map because they meet where they are touring. So if she is touring Harlem you need to take a subway to Harlem and meet them on the right corner.
Eat the seafood and drink the water. Again, the fish is some of the best in the world imho. With all the seafood caught in the world shuttling through the Fulton Fish Market, now in the Bronx, the fish is exceptionally fresh. The water comes from the Catskill mountains and it is delicious. Stop at any Starbucks on any NYC corner and you'll taste the difference.
I could go on for hours. I think I just did. If you have any questions you have a giant resource pool here at Tug. Since I go to the city several times a month for shows, museums walking tours or just for lunch, feel free to write to me.
Marylyn
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