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Post by dewryce on Feb 6, 2024 3:48:46 GMT
DH and I are a bit like you and your husband in that he is able to do a lot more physically than I can. When I’m having issues we’ll find somewhere nice for me to sit and relax, normally out of the sun in the a/c, and he’ll go flit about for a little bit checking out the things I’m least interested in. This really works for me because I feel less guilt for keeping him from doing all he could, but I can still see part of whatever museum or wherever we are. DH feels guilty doing it, and checks by often, but is able to enjoy more at a pace that works for him. It took a long time for him to feel comfortable with it, but when he saw I was serious when I suggested it he started to relax and enjoy himself more. I think it’s a win-win.
Have fun!
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Post by StephDRebel on Feb 6, 2024 3:54:47 GMT
Check out the NYC pass...it allows you entry into so many attractions around the city. We used the included activities to plan our day and saved so so much money and were able to see so much more than we would have.
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Post by Zee on Feb 6, 2024 3:56:38 GMT
I love NYC. It is one of my favorite cities to visit over and over. I used to live there and definitely have favorite areas that we always go to when we visit. For a shorter trip it’s hard to pack everything in because there is so much to see. I think what you have looks great. One other popular museum you might consider in the Tenement museum. We really enjoyed that and I know others have as well. www.tenement.org/ Enjoy your trip! Oh this is so much right up my alley... Thank you, never heard of it and someday I'd love to visit this.
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Post by Mary_K on Feb 6, 2024 14:20:07 GMT
We did NYC for a week last September. Had an AWESOME time!
We stayed a block from Central Park and took a train and then subway from JFK.
I was intimidated at first but it was SOOO easy!
Look into printing a map of the subway system and get to know it.
Also, contrary to popular belief, all of the local New Yorkers we asked for help and advice were very helpful and polite!
I was going to say that the WTC was a must but I see that you already agree.
I booked a walking tour. When DH & kids found out it was 2 hours (maybe 3?) they balked but went along with it.
When I say it was FANTASTIC, it's an understatement.
Our guide was there on 9/11 and filled us in on so much history and info and was captivating.
It ends with an elevator ride to the top of the new Tower 1.
The elevator ride in itself is jaw dropping.
We were all so glad we did this walking tour.
The MET & MoMA were fantastice also!
Mary K
ps - A week was not enough - my to-do list was nowhere near finished!
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 6, 2024 14:30:38 GMT
Oh my gosh you guys are so full of great information. Between here and TT videos I am loving all the ideas and suggestions. It's going to be SO hard to narrow it down. I'm sure this is going to be my one and done trip unless something just falls in my lap and I'll be able to go again. dewryce I like your idea!!! I might have to incorporate that into our plans.
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Post by janet on Feb 6, 2024 15:10:41 GMT
I'm going to NYC in 2 weeks and I'm very excited... Last time we were there, we used the Transit app which will tell you exactly how to get somewhere from your location by plugging in the address. Subway/bus/walking, it's all in there. Staten Island ferry is a great, free way to see the Statue of Liberty and rest your legs at the same time We went up to the top of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, which is right next to Grand Central station - it's a multi level thing and there's a bar at the top as well as amazing views. Make sure you go into St. Patricks cathedral if that interests you - it is amazing.
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Post by auntkelly on Feb 6, 2024 15:31:01 GMT
How sweet that your husband booked this trip to celebrate your anniversary!
Since it is such a short trip I'd just pick out two or three must do things and then have a list of things to do if you have extra time. I always find that the guidebooks and well meaning friends always underestimate the time and energy it takes to travel from one site to the next when you are in a big city and don't know your way around. You don't want to run yourself and your DH ragged just so you can say "I saw this and I saw that." You definitely want to save time and energy for strolling and sitting and people watching.
I love your idea about walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. I've been to NYC several times but have never done that. Next time I go, I'm going to make that a top priority. I always read books aloud to my husband when we go on car trips. One of our all-time favorite books was The Great Bridge by David McCullough.
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Post by Tearisci on Feb 6, 2024 15:57:23 GMT
No trip to NYC is complete to me without a visit to The Cloisters. It's part of the Met but located in a beautiful old monastery full of medieval art and artifacts including the famous Unicorn Tapestries. My aunt took me there when I was 16 and I've made it a point to visit on all of my trips. It may be off of the beaten path for you but it's so relaxing and out of the hustle and bustle if you need a break. I also am obsessed with Sleep No More which is immersive theater combining MacBeth and HItchcock's Rebecca. It's totally different than a regular theater experience and I've been a few times and it's really never the same experience. I know these are kind off of the traditional touristy things to do but are really cool.
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Post by jovifan on Feb 6, 2024 17:53:48 GMT
One thing I wanted to mention, the 9/11 memorial takes a lot longer to go through than I expected. It was the only thing we planned that day, and I was glad. We did a tour and then the museum. So just allow enough time for that. Also, very emotionally/mentally draining as well.
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Post by oh yvonne on Feb 7, 2024 0:12:05 GMT
Omg I don’t have any recommendations for you but how freaking sweet of DH!
Awe that’s a huge anniversary, I’m so happy for you to get to do something so fun and exciting!
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Post by janeinbama on Feb 7, 2024 1:42:12 GMT
Fun, fun. You have 2 full days to maximize. I would go to Top of the Rock the night you arrive, buy tickets in advance. You can see the Empire State Building from there. Beautiful views day and night. Between landing and getting to your hotel Thursday is full. Then hit the ground early Friday morning
We have been twice and have not made it to The Cloisters or Tenement Museum. The subway moves you well, but there is still quite a bit of walking involved and taxis get gridlocked quite often. Pack your patience and sense of adventure. MET has my heart, we saw the same part of Central Park on both trips🙈
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Post by smasonnc on Feb 7, 2024 2:20:09 GMT
Last time we went, we found a lot of off the run things to do that we really liked. We spent a delightful afternoon at Little Island, a project by Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenburg. It's a park suspended over water where Pier 54 used to be. Little IslandWe took a harbor cruise. Our absolute favorite thing was we went to Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland. It's open mike night, but since it's Monday night in New York and a lot of shows are dark, singers, musicians, and comics come to plug their cabaret, comedy, and off-Broadway shows and the talent level is really high. Jim Caruso's Cast ParyWe had lunch at Serra by Eataly
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Post by MichyM on Feb 7, 2024 16:36:04 GMT
No trip to NYC is complete to me without a visit to The Cloisters. It's part of the Met but located in a beautiful old monastery full of medieval art and artifacts including the famous Unicorn Tapestries. My aunt took me there when I was 16 and I've made it a point to visit on all of my trips. It may be off of the beaten path for you but it's so relaxing and out of the hustle and bustle if you need a break. I also am obsessed with Sleep No More which is immersive theater combining MacBeth and HItchcock's Rebecca. It's totally different than a regular theater experience and I've been a few times and it's really never the same experience. I know these are kind off of the traditional touristy things to do but are really cool. The Cloisters, and the walk to it is lovely. I absolutely Recommend, but not for such a short trip. It’s just too much of a time commitment.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 7, 2024 20:56:50 GMT
One thing I wanted to mention, the 9/11 memorial takes a lot longer to go through than I expected. It was the only thing we planned that day, and I was glad. We did a tour and then the museum. So just allow enough time for that. Also, very emotionally/mentally draining as well. Good to know... I was thinking at most 1/2 a day... so maybe the memorial and whatever is close by will be a full day?
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Post by peabay on Feb 7, 2024 21:34:44 GMT
One thing I wanted to mention, the 9/11 memorial takes a lot longer to go through than I expected. It was the only thing we planned that day, and I was glad. We did a tour and then the museum. So just allow enough time for that. Also, very emotionally/mentally draining as well. Good to know... I was thinking at most 1/2 a day... so maybe the memorial and whatever is close by will be a full day? I think you could devote a morning to the 9/11 memorial and maybe the oculus and then stay downtown and do the Highline, Greenwich Village - and that would be a day. Have dinner at a place like Monte's in the Village - it's like something out of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 7, 2024 21:47:15 GMT
Lots of great suggestions. Reserve an afternoon or a few hours just to walk the main streets. Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Park Avenue. I've been to NYC with a friend at least 8 times. We've seen so many shows and museums and watched the Twin Towers standing and then not. I loved watching the progress on the Freedom Tower. But just as a visitor, nothing is more NYC to me than just walking the main streets and seeing Central Park.
You will have a blast. It is an amazing city and no matter what you do, you will enjoy the excitement of a huge city. As a fellow Coloradan... keep your head up and watch for traffic. It is so easy to get caught in looking around that you will piss someone off!
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 7, 2024 21:50:35 GMT
One thing I wanted to mention, the 9/11 memorial takes a lot longer to go through than I expected. It was the only thing we planned that day, and I was glad. We did a tour and then the museum. So just allow enough time for that. Also, very emotionally/mentally draining as well. Good to know... I was thinking at most 1/2 a day... so maybe the memorial and whatever is close by will be a full day? You can get through it faster than a half day. I guess it just depends on how much you want to read/listen to. The memorial is right outside the museum. If I didn't have a lot of time, I'd get early tickets to the memorial and you will be fine.
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Post by BGsMom on Feb 8, 2024 0:27:59 GMT
We are going with our family for a few days before a cruise in June, so I will keep this thread in mind. Loving all the suggestions!
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 8, 2024 0:44:40 GMT
I’ve been wanting to go to Governor’s Island for a while now. It’s an old military base—we used to take the ferry and park out there when we were stationed at McGuire AFB in New Jersey. It’s has a big nature area, an overnight glamming area, a spa, and a lot of historical and cultural buildings. www.govisland.com/
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Post by jovifan on Feb 8, 2024 1:28:00 GMT
One thing I wanted to mention, the 9/11 memorial takes a lot longer to go through than I expected. It was the only thing we planned that day, and I was glad. We did a tour and then the museum. So just allow enough time for that. Also, very emotionally/mentally draining as well. Good to know... I was thinking at most 1/2 a day... so maybe the memorial and whatever is close by will be a full day? Half a day would be good. I’m excited for you!!
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 8, 2024 16:15:12 GMT
We are going with our family for a few days before a cruise in June, so I will keep this thread in mind. Loving all the suggestions! I discovered this guy on YT and if you want great information he has it...He has lots of short videos with anything you can think of.. then he has really long videos that combine lots of stuff, like Top 10 sites, Top 10 Beware of xxx, Top 10 street vendors, on and on... He's very clear and easy to understand. "Here Be Barr"
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Post by BGsMom on Feb 8, 2024 20:27:02 GMT
We are going with our family for a few days before a cruise in June, so I will keep this thread in mind. Loving all the suggestions! I discovered this guy on YT and if you want great information he has it...He has lots of short videos with anything you can think of.. then he has really long videos that combine lots of stuff, like Top 10 sites, Top 10 Beware of xxx, Top 10 street vendors, on and on... He's very clear and easy to understand. "Here Be Barr" Thanks so much. I'll look it up!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 8, 2024 20:52:46 GMT
We had zero issue with tickets to the 9/11 memorial over the Christmas holidays, so imagine May will be even easier. It's really heavy, especially for those of us who lived it so keep that in mind with what else you're planning that day. I really encourage you to look at the Broadway lotteries if you can't swing the tickets - NYC without a Broadway show seems rough! We road the subway everywhere and there is like a max of $30 a month, so after a few days it was free. Have fun!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 8, 2024 20:57:14 GMT
And MOMA was a huge disappointment. Don't go between Christmas and New Year's - I know not relevant for OP, but for any one else planning - it was HORRIFIC - beyond crowded to claustrophobia levels - I just wanted to leave - they really shouldn't continue to sell tickets to that level, it was legitimately a fire hazard.
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Post by scrappyesq on Feb 13, 2024 15:34:16 GMT
Since you are going the first week of may I would also suggest a trip to the Conservatory Garden. It's beautiful and can be catered to however much walking you want to do. There is a huge path all the way around and then there is a smaller path just circling the flowers. (Thanks for the shoutout Spongemom Scrappants!! Any time you're ready to come back!!)
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Post by lesmcf on Feb 17, 2024 3:06:41 GMT
Don’t miss the Public Library on 5th Ave and the Morgan Library. You can get free tickets for Friday night a week before you go to the Morgan. Don’t try to do everything. Enjoy walking through the city. I also love doing a walking food tour. It takes about 3 hours and you get lots of tasty foods and hear the history of the area.
Have fun and stop what you are doing when it isn’t fun. I always try to have time to relax.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 17, 2024 5:34:43 GMT
You guys are a wealth of information... so much to do and so little time.. but that is okay... if we hit a couple of major things I will be happy and take the time to relax. I'm such a go getter and do as much as possible and DH is going to want to slowwww down... I need to rein me in.. haha... I honestly can't wait to just enjoy Central Park. (oh who am I kidding.. and 9/11 and Brooklyn Bridge.. and on and on)
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Post by kamper on Feb 17, 2024 15:08:08 GMT
This is a great thread! We have decided to stop in NYC for 6 nights mid-March on our way back to Texas. I'm getting a lot of ideas. I checked the 9/11 museum and there seemed to be plenty of openings for the days I looked at.
I'm going to have a look at that YouTube channel as well.
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