Things to see and do in New York

[idahoblues]

My daughter is traveling in America after working in a summer camp and when she hits New York she wants to go to a big shopping mall nearby, any suggestions? She will be using public transport

We have a mall in Idaho….

My mistake, I meant maul

 

[WT86]

My daughter is traveling in America after working in a summer camp and when she hits New York she wants to go to a big shopping mall nearby, any suggestions? She will be using public transport

If she's in Manhattan she's better off going shopping in Soho or Midtown. There's a mall in Hudson Yards but malls aren't common in the city itself.

She could theoretically take the train to The Westchester if she just wants to see a mall but that's an hour+ north.

 

[diegoalv]

Be prepared to be treated like shit at JFK airport by fascist jobsworths. Ordering you around into lines and offering no help as you queue for hours to get in.

I was stuck there for 9 hours on arrival. Without any reason...

 

[Magicpole]

Eh up blues

Me, the missus and our 14 year old lad are off to the Big Apple for 10 days next week.

There’s a few must visit places on our list of things to see and do but I’d interested to hear of any other suggestions from those of ya who’ve been and done it.

Cheers

Take a file.

 

[blueparrot]

My daughter is traveling in America after working in a summer camp and when she hits New York she wants to go to a big shopping mall nearby, any suggestions? She will be using public transport

Not been for a while, but my daughter always likes a trip down to South street seaport area,not a mall though just an historical area of shops and restaurants,depends what she wants though as others said Manhattan not really known for big malls.

 

[borassic]

I'm working out there next week so will be there for the Brighton game, is Amity Hall still the place? 9am kick off and then it's off to Oasis in New Jersey!

 

[Vienna_70]

10 days is a long time…I’d be tempted to get up to see Niagra falls

Niagara Falls has absolutely fantastic.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, including the Maid of the Mists boat trip, which takes you in behind the falls..

Every passenger is given a plastic poncho, because the spray from the falls drenches everything and everyone.

If you have the opportunity, definitely visit.

 

[DiscoSteve]

My daughter is traveling in America after working in a summer camp and when she hits New York she wants to go to a big shopping mall nearby, any suggestions? She will be using public transport

Woodbury Commons - its mahooosive!

It has a bus service from NYC https://www.woodburybus.com/

EDIT - Though beware - this was the back of my Rental Car (a Chevy Suburban FBI wagon) after my last visit!

 

[BimboBob]

Niagara Falls has absolutely fantastic.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, including the Maid of the Mists boat trip, which takes you in behind the falls..

Every passenger is given a plastic poncho, because the spray from the falls drenches everything and everyone.

If you have the opportunity, definitely visit.

And do the tunnels after.

 

[Vienna_70]

Been going to NYC since the early 90s as my old fella worked for an airline - a wonderful City and though pricier than it was a few years ago, still so many things to see & do

- The 9/11 Memorial is a must. Allow yourselves 3 hours whilst there and prepare to have your heart strings tugged at when you're there. O'Haras - as highlighted by another poster - is the best bar in that area of town and full of 9/11 memorabilia and a tribute to the FDNY.

- Go and see a Mets game at Citi Field. The Mets are at home to the SF Giants next week (Fri 1st Aug to Sun 3rd Aug). Take the 7 Train to Mets/Willets Point (about 20 mins from central Manhattan) - I'd recommend seats anywhere down the 3rd Base side in the upper deck if it's a day game (avoids being in the sun), or in the Upper Deck of the Coca Cola Corner. Don't bother with the Yankees - basically Americas version of Man U and the ballparks full of tourists & glory hunters. You can get decent seats for Mets games for around $35 - $40 either on StubHub or from the Mets direct via the MLB Ballpark App.

- Staten Island Ferry. Still the best free thing in NYC. Takes you right past Lady Liberty

- Have breakfast in a classic Diner. I'd recommend The Astro on 6th Ave at 54th Street. The Homefries (their version of Hash Browns) and the Bagels are to die for. There's tons of great Diners - go explore. Breakfast is always a hive of activity and I've found having Eggs "over and easy" the best.

- Scruffy Duffys is a great Bar. 10th Ave at 45th Street. Decent Guinness when you get tired of gassy American Light Beer, and the Wings are superb

- The Circle Line Boat tour is good when the sun shines. You can pick which route and do an entire trip around Manhattan Island which is a great way to see NYC in the summer.

Metro system is easy to navigate. Download the free App and Tap in/Out as you do in London. Just don't get on it late at night - as you wouldn't in any major City.

Walk and explore. You'll find places yourself and there's so many hidden Gems. Remember 5th Avenue is the dividing line on the Manhattan map - so any street that's East 34th Street for example, means it's towards the East River side of 5th, and any street that's "West 34th Street" is towards the Hudson River side of 5th.

Enjoy - it's the greatest city in the world.

Mrs Vienna took some fabulous photos of the Statue of Liberty at sunset from the Staten Island ferry! Including this one:

 

[Vienna_70]

We went last year and went to an NHL rangers vs islanders game at maisonette square garden, we sat in the blue seats and it was brilliant, piss funny listening to the locals.

Were going again in September for Mrs birthday, yankees booked this time along with a brooklyn walking food tour (couldnt justify the £300 per ticket for NFL Giants game), were also there on derby day and were planning on heading to Amity Hall to watch the game with some like minded blues.

@grandsolo, who posts on here, is a member of NYC Blues.

It might be worth sending him a PM.

 

[grandsolo]

We went last year and went to an NHL rangers vs islanders game at maisonette square garden, we sat in the blue seats and it was brilliant, piss funny listening to the locals.

Were going again in September for Mrs birthday, yankees booked this time along with a brooklyn walking food tour (couldnt justify the £300 per ticket for NFL Giants game), were also there on derby day and were planning on heading to Amity Hall to watch the game with some like minded blues.

Get there early. It gets packed quickly for derbies

 

[Djibrilshairdo]

Niagara Falls has absolutely fantastic.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, including the Maid of the Mists boat trip, which takes you in behind the falls..

Every passenger is given a plastic poncho, because the spray from the falls drenches everything and everyone.

If you have the opportunity, definitely visit.

+1
Canadian falls are far more impressive than the US falls - the rocks at the bottom of the US falls are a result of the yanks dynamiting theirs to try to make them look like the Canadian! If staying up there, head for Niagara on the Lake for accommodation. The town of Niagara Falls is a dump.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Me and my daughter fly out to New York in October. I’ve booked with Virgin Atlantic, but when trying to select seats there are only a few available, but there are lots that state “This seat isn’t available for selection yet”. Any idea when these seats become available?