NYC Suggestions - Six Week Trip…?
Sep 1st, 2015, 04:01 PM
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You might also consider visiting the 9/11 Memorial:
http://www.911memorial.org
http://www.911memorial.org
Sep 1st, 2015, 04:06 PM
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The movie is well worth seeing. The Neue is just up the street from me and have been there several times. However, now I want to go back and see Woman in Gold again. Knowing the story behind it will make for a different
experience.
experience.
Sep 2nd, 2015, 05:56 PM
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welltraveled: since you may go to the Public Library, I thought I would mention Library Way and the bronze plaques in the sidewalk. I'm a library lover, and this is a favorite of mine:
http://www.grandcentralpartnership.n...od/library-way
http://www.grandcentralpartnership.n...od/library-way
Sep 2nd, 2015, 09:56 PM
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Tuscanlifeedit that's too perfect I'm a member of the Friends of the Oakland Library so I guess I'm an official library geek too!!?
Grandma, how lucky to have it all up the street ��
Kja the last time I passed the 9/11 Memorial there were large crowds and an enormous line. Ill be down there looking at some of the architecture so perhaps I'll see if it's still the case.
Grandma, how lucky to have it all up the street ��
Kja the last time I passed the 9/11 Memorial there were large crowds and an enormous line. Ill be down there looking at some of the architecture so perhaps I'll see if it's still the case.
Sep 3rd, 2015, 03:19 AM
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Another interesting place - New York Historical Society 170 Central Park west , has special exhibitions as well as permanent ones. I saw a fab Bill Cunningham exhibition there last year. Restaurant is Storico - good food .
Sep 3rd, 2015, 06:29 AM
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OK, you already have enough to do, but I'll second the New York Historical Society.
And add one more thing: The Morgan Library (very nice with nice eateries) displays Dickens' original manuscript of A Christmas Carol.
It rocked my "Mankind was my business" world to see it.
And add one more thing: The Morgan Library (very nice with nice eateries) displays Dickens' original manuscript of A Christmas Carol.
It rocked my "Mankind was my business" world to see it.
Sep 3rd, 2015, 08:19 AM
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More great ideas, thank you both. Saw the Slavery in NY exhibit at the Historical Society and it was incredibly well done. I had no idea there was a restaurant and I should go to see the permanent exhibit.
FYI, the Morgan also puts on concerts, I was at one a couple of years ago but I had no idea they displayed the ms of A Christmas Carol, bah humbug ��
FYI, the Morgan also puts on concerts, I was at one a couple of years ago but I had no idea they displayed the ms of A Christmas Carol, bah humbug ��
Sep 5th, 2015, 06:33 AM
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I just was told about this so am sorry not to have jumped in sooner! As a NYer, there are some great suggestions that I haven't yet tried, so I thank everyone for them!
Most of these have been mentioned, but I just want to add my encouragement:
Morgan Library (wtb, I see you're well aware of it!) - wonderful historic house that underwent an expansion/renovation. Love it -- and, depending upon the time of year, there are also musical events (jazz, Christmas Carols) in their spacious atrium.
Morris-Jumel mansion -- glad someone else mentioned it. Excellent historic house -- and sometimes, there are ghosts!
The NY Public Library Rose reading room is, unfortunately, undergoing renovation and looks like it'll be closed till 2017, but the Dewitt Wallace Periodical Room (Rm 108) is another great space with murals of major publishing companies by Richard Haas.
The NY Historical Society is, of course, excellent, as is the Museum of the City of NY.
Rubin Museum, of course.
The Chelsea art galleries- between (roughly -- 27th Sts & 20/21st Sts, and 10th & 11th Aves) there are many art galleries. There are many storefront galleries as well as loft buildings with multiple galleries.
If you have pleasant weather, consider walking along the Manhattan waterfront. We had a great walk from the South Street seaport, down through the Battery, and up the west side. The city has done an amazing job of developing much of the waterfront, and there are many great vistas along the way.
Brooklyn waterfront -- ditto! The Brooklyn Bridge park is worth a visit along the way.
I would recommend Governors Island, but it closes to visitors at the end of September. So for others, it's a great spring/summer destination, but not for the late fall/early winter.
Some advice for those of you who are in NYC on Christmas Day:
1) Do NOT go to Chinatown for brunch at any decent restaurant on Christmas! Every Jew in NYC is thinking the same thing (I know, I'm one of them!) and the lines for every decent place are ridiculous.
2) Ditto for the Jewish Museum. We once went on Christmas Day and the lines were wrapped around the block!
I'll add as I think of more!
Most of these have been mentioned, but I just want to add my encouragement:
Morgan Library (wtb, I see you're well aware of it!) - wonderful historic house that underwent an expansion/renovation. Love it -- and, depending upon the time of year, there are also musical events (jazz, Christmas Carols) in their spacious atrium.
Morris-Jumel mansion -- glad someone else mentioned it. Excellent historic house -- and sometimes, there are ghosts!
The NY Public Library Rose reading room is, unfortunately, undergoing renovation and looks like it'll be closed till 2017, but the Dewitt Wallace Periodical Room (Rm 108) is another great space with murals of major publishing companies by Richard Haas.
The NY Historical Society is, of course, excellent, as is the Museum of the City of NY.
Rubin Museum, of course.
The Chelsea art galleries- between (roughly -- 27th Sts & 20/21st Sts, and 10th & 11th Aves) there are many art galleries. There are many storefront galleries as well as loft buildings with multiple galleries.
If you have pleasant weather, consider walking along the Manhattan waterfront. We had a great walk from the South Street seaport, down through the Battery, and up the west side. The city has done an amazing job of developing much of the waterfront, and there are many great vistas along the way.
Brooklyn waterfront -- ditto! The Brooklyn Bridge park is worth a visit along the way.
I would recommend Governors Island, but it closes to visitors at the end of September. So for others, it's a great spring/summer destination, but not for the late fall/early winter.
Some advice for those of you who are in NYC on Christmas Day:
1) Do NOT go to Chinatown for brunch at any decent restaurant on Christmas! Every Jew in NYC is thinking the same thing (I know, I'm one of them!) and the lines for every decent place are ridiculous.
2) Ditto for the Jewish Museum. We once went on Christmas Day and the lines were wrapped around the block!
I'll add as I think of more!
Sep 5th, 2015, 06:45 AM
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And yes, the Merchant's House Museum is another wonderful historic house, and has a number of special events around the holidays. Still, it's seeing the Tredwell rooms and belongings that make it so unique.
Sep 11th, 2015, 09:34 AM
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Progol - Thanks so much for these tips and the added encouragement to look at places like the Rubin and the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
I particularly like the Jewish "Christmas" advice! I promise not to head to the Jewish Museum on the 25th!
I was planning to go to the Picasso Sculpture exhibition at MOMA but I was astounded to read the reviews in the NYT this morning which was so positive I wondered if it was hyperbolic, well I'll have to go and see and judge for myself? It sound fantastic and was described as a "once in a lifetime event". Given that the last major Picasso retrospective was in 1967 I guess that's true enough. I'm very excited about this exhibition and best of all the MOMA has member hours every morning.
I particularly like the Jewish "Christmas" advice! I promise not to head to the Jewish Museum on the 25th!
I was planning to go to the Picasso Sculpture exhibition at MOMA but I was astounded to read the reviews in the NYT this morning which was so positive I wondered if it was hyperbolic, well I'll have to go and see and judge for myself? It sound fantastic and was described as a "once in a lifetime event". Given that the last major Picasso retrospective was in 1967 I guess that's true enough. I'm very excited about this exhibition and best of all the MOMA has member hours every morning.
Sep 11th, 2015, 12:04 PM
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Here's our 2011 trip (with photos). Loved the Frick, Morgan Library, Eataly and much more. Looking forward to our next trip in November to see some of the things we missed in 2011 and maybe revisit a couple.
http://travelswithmaitaitom.com/new-york-city-2011/
http://travelswithmaitaitom.com/new-york-city-2011/
Sep 11th, 2015, 01:35 PM
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Maitaitom - thanks for the link to your blog post. After your European misadventures it's good to see you looking so well in the photos. I love the blog, it really gives you a sense for the days out - wonderful. You are so right "Enjoy The Journey! Attitude Is Everything!" seems like we need a little more of that on Fodors these days..
We'll be staying near Eataly so hopefully I'll check it out though we were in Rome for a month two years ago and I didn't make it to the branch there! I'm wowed by how much you crammed into each day, clearly the reason we need six weeks in New York is because we move at a very slow pace, I'm in my 40's so I can't even blame it on decrepitude!
I was interested to read that you enjoyed the audioguide at the Morgan which I've never tried also that "We did not get the audio guides for the MET, since we figured if we did, we would spend the rest of our vacation here." This explains why I will probably be spending my entire time in the Met!
We'll be staying near Eataly so hopefully I'll check it out though we were in Rome for a month two years ago and I didn't make it to the branch there! I'm wowed by how much you crammed into each day, clearly the reason we need six weeks in New York is because we move at a very slow pace, I'm in my 40's so I can't even blame it on decrepitude!
I was interested to read that you enjoyed the audioguide at the Morgan which I've never tried also that "We did not get the audio guides for the MET, since we figured if we did, we would spend the rest of our vacation here." This explains why I will probably be spending my entire time in the Met!
Sep 11th, 2015, 01:49 PM
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This year we are going to the Cloisters, 9/11 Museum and a Woolworth Building tour (have no idea how that will be) among others. Have a great trip!!!! Maybe we'll run into each other at Eataly...Tracy's buying!!!
Sep 11th, 2015, 02:03 PM
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If you get to Columbus Circle, and are interested in art, the Museum of Art and Design is interesting. And, Robert, the 9th floor resto is good also.
My DH and I were sooo touched by Ellis Island. What would you take with you if you were leaving home forever?
I will add more to this from my computer (and a big keyboard) when I return from New York! I had a salted caramel gelato cone at GROM today-$5.25 but quite delish!
My DH and I were sooo touched by Ellis Island. What would you take with you if you were leaving home forever?
I will add more to this from my computer (and a big keyboard) when I return from New York! I had a salted caramel gelato cone at GROM today-$5.25 but quite delish!
Sep 11th, 2015, 02:14 PM
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I 2nd the suggestion for Museum of Art & Design. The Estes exhibit was very good. I just watched the movie, Woman in Gold and I want to go back to the Neue and see the Gustav Klimt painting again.
Thanks for mentioning the review on the Piasso exhibit at the MOMA. Sounds like we should go there next week when we are in NYC.
Thanks for mentioning the review on the Piasso exhibit at the MOMA. Sounds like we should go there next week when we are in NYC.
Sep 11th, 2015, 10:11 PM
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MaiTai-I have not been to the Woolworth building in a while but you will not be able to get too far into the lobby. They are also converted the upper floors into expensive condos, so that might restrict pedestrian traffic also. Maybe they still have the lobby tour.
But here is something I do not see spoken about often-NYC night court. It used to be the cheapest date in NY and it is a certainly different experience.
http://blogs.findlaw.com/legalground...-visitors.html
But here is something I do not see spoken about often-NYC night court. It used to be the cheapest date in NY and it is a certainly different experience.
http://blogs.findlaw.com/legalground...-visitors.html
Sep 12th, 2015, 03:33 AM
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I agree with recs for the Museum of Art & Design and I do love the Neue gallery! The review of the Picasso exhibit is so filled with superlatives that it makes me wonder, but it definitely sounds like a good show to see (but not on a weekend!).
wtb - definitely go to PS 1 - a really enjoyable smallish contemporary art museum. MOMA did a decent job when they absorbed it in 2000 and didn't kill its somewhat edgy quality, though it certainly was a lot more "out there" in the early days. I clearly remember a show that was made with menstrual blood! Now its got a nice balance of artists, both known and less so. It combines nicely with the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Park, if you want to make a day of LIC!
You'll be near Madison Square park, one of my favorite small parks. Even when there's little or no foliage, I really love this park. So reminiscent of small European parks.
maitai - the Woolworth building lobby is stunning and definitely worth seeing, so the tour is definitely worthwhile. Which tour will you be doing? https://woolworthtours.com/
Have not yet made it to the 9/11 Museum or Ellis Island yet -- that must mean I'm a NYer
wtb - definitely go to PS 1 - a really enjoyable smallish contemporary art museum. MOMA did a decent job when they absorbed it in 2000 and didn't kill its somewhat edgy quality, though it certainly was a lot more "out there" in the early days. I clearly remember a show that was made with menstrual blood! Now its got a nice balance of artists, both known and less so. It combines nicely with the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Park, if you want to make a day of LIC!
You'll be near Madison Square park, one of my favorite small parks. Even when there's little or no foliage, I really love this park. So reminiscent of small European parks.
maitai - the Woolworth building lobby is stunning and definitely worth seeing, so the tour is definitely worthwhile. Which tour will you be doing? https://woolworthtours.com/
Have not yet made it to the 9/11 Museum or Ellis Island yet -- that must mean I'm a NYer
Sep 12th, 2015, 10:06 AM
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<The review of the Picasso exhibit is so filled with superlatives that it makes me wonder,> We were discussing this over dinner with friends last night, I can't remember reading such an enthusiastic review in the NYT ever!
<Have not yet made it to the 9/11 Museum or Ellis Island yet -- that must mean I'm a NYer>
I lived in the Bay Area for almost 20 years before I made it to Alcatraz with an out of town visitor!
I really do want to make it beyond the shop at the Museum of Art & Design, a great friend of mine in at a craft show there at the end of September but I'm missing that.
IMDonehere - I love the court suggestion. When I was a child I went up to London to spend a week with my aunt and she said I could see anything I liked. I asked to go to a trial at the Old Bailey. Apparently that week it was a particularly gruesome murder trial so she said pick again, perhaps this is my chance!
<Have not yet made it to the 9/11 Museum or Ellis Island yet -- that must mean I'm a NYer>
I lived in the Bay Area for almost 20 years before I made it to Alcatraz with an out of town visitor!
I really do want to make it beyond the shop at the Museum of Art & Design, a great friend of mine in at a craft show there at the end of September but I'm missing that.
IMDonehere - I love the court suggestion. When I was a child I went up to London to spend a week with my aunt and she said I could see anything I liked. I asked to go to a trial at the Old Bailey. Apparently that week it was a particularly gruesome murder trial so she said pick again, perhaps this is my chance!
