Any NYC Downtown Night Recommendations?
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Any NYC Downtown Night Recommendations?
My boyfriend and I are flying into NYC tonight and staying downtown. We might not get to our hotel until 9:30 or so, so I was curious if anyone had any ideas on something that would be cool/fun in the area at night. I was thinking maybe a drink on top of a hotel with a great view of the area or another place with a view? Actually anything open downtown at night we are open to, just remember we won't be extremely energetic (both had to work today).
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Exchange Hotel, Front St.
I do plan on picking up some local publications, but if I don't have a vague idea as to what might be a good idea this first night, my boyfriend might just want to crash immediately... if I throw out some ideas beforehand and prepare him, then he is more likely to want to do something!
I do plan on picking up some local publications, but if I don't have a vague idea as to what might be a good idea this first night, my boyfriend might just want to crash immediately... if I throw out some ideas beforehand and prepare him, then he is more likely to want to do something!
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That hotel is in the wall street area which is pretty quiet at night. It is fairly close (short walk) to Chinatown and the South Street Seaport is very close. Soho is also nearby, and on a friday night there will be lots of activity, many cafe and restaurants, etc.
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The area is becoming quite residential so it isn't as quiet as it used to be. I don't know of any tall places like you mentioned but a drink at the seaport might be nice for your first view of the city. It's pretty and right by the Brooklyn Bridge. Another nice view could be from Battery Gardens. It's in Battery Park so you have a nice view of the harbor and Statue of Liberty. If you're looking for something more lively you could try any of the bar/restaurants on Stone Street - I'm not sure how late the crowd stays though because I'm an after work person. What I like the best about being downtown late is that you can go by the stock exchange and federal hall and it's really quiet and you can be by yourselves. During the day it's an absolute madhouse!
Here is a link for one of the places on Stone Street - there are several but you can use the map to find Stone Street. When you get there you can decide which to go to. http://newyork.citysearch.com/review/37439963 and here is the website for Battery Gardens http://www.batterygardens.com/
Here is a link for one of the places on Stone Street - there are several but you can use the map to find Stone Street. When you get there you can decide which to go to. http://newyork.citysearch.com/review/37439963 and here is the website for Battery Gardens http://www.batterygardens.com/
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Ulysses on Stone Street is a fun Irish pub w/ half-way decent food. The recommendation for the Seaport is a good one just for the view. Rise at the Battery Park Ritz Carlton has beauftiful views of the NY Harbor.
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Love all the pubs and restaurants on Stone Street.
A fabulous place for a cocktail with a view downtown is the Ritz-Carlton. Perfect views of the Statue of Liberty. The 14th floor bar.
South Street Seaport is a bit touristy and gets deserted pretty early.
A fabulous place for a cocktail with a view downtown is the Ritz-Carlton. Perfect views of the Statue of Liberty. The 14th floor bar.
South Street Seaport is a bit touristy and gets deserted pretty early.
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Hey thanks for the suggestions! I just looked at the South Street Seaportswebsite and apparently they are in a mall conglomerate I have a gift certificate for! So... any specific places there that anyone knows to be decent for a drink??? I think I have $75, so hopefully even with NY prices I can have a cocktail or two.
Thanks so much, everyone has been so helpful. I am hoping this weekend is great... I always said once I started working a "real" job I would do cool weekend trips so it is fun to actually be doing it!
Thanks so much, everyone has been so helpful. I am hoping this weekend is great... I always said once I started working a "real" job I would do cool weekend trips so it is fun to actually be doing it!
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