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Jun 14th, 2007, 06:46 PM
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I'm going to address the theater aspect of your questions....I, personally, would not take the kids to Rent...I just don't think they would enjoy it and Grandpa would HATE it. Wicked is a much better choice...Jersey Boys is terrific, although the "F" word is throughout..I would also vote for Legally Blond.. Also, just for its presence, The Lion King is fantastic.
I agree with Modern Art...they have great exhibits on different artifacts throughout the years...and the informal restaurant there is really good.
Good Pizza is on 44th called Johnnys..
Otto on 5th near 8th street is so so good....
have a great time....
oh, there are great eating/walking tours of greenwich village...google eating tours new york city
I agree with Modern Art...they have great exhibits on different artifacts throughout the years...and the informal restaurant there is really good.
Good Pizza is on 44th called Johnnys..
Otto on 5th near 8th street is so so good....
have a great time....
oh, there are great eating/walking tours of greenwich village...google eating tours new york city
Jun 15th, 2007, 03:24 AM
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things to do in nyc:
1. no, much too short
2. staten island ferry is a great way to see the skyline and the statue of liberty. avoid rush hour times. mid morning is great time.
3. really enjoyed rent but need to have an accepting open mind. you would all love "blue man group" 1/2 price tickets usually available. teens for sure will love it!
4. yes if the kids are artistically oriented.
5. for a short stop
6. times square after dark is a must. it will blow the kids away on the first nite.
7 WALK THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE!!!!! about 30+ minutes. best view of skyline from the promanade (sp) in brooklyn heights. great restaurant RICE in dumbo area. and world famous chocolate shop JAQUES TORRES just around the corner - great hot chocolate with chili!
8. on tuesdays, about 7:00 there is a poetry slam at THE BOWERY POETRY CLUB (bowery and bleeker??? in east village). great fun not too expensive.
9. WALK, WALK, WALK that is what nyc is about.
10. an afternoon at coney island and surrounding russian/jewish areas (brighten beach) is also and idea. great pastry shops and russian food.
11. ellis island, i think it is open again, is great. if you go catch the first ferry in the morning. it will stop first at the statue of liberty and most people will get off.(NOT WORTH GOING TO STATUE) when you get there it will be empty and hurry through the place before the 2nd boat arrives - by then the place will give you the feel of how crowded and noisey it was as our ancestors arrived. well worth a morning.
1. no, much too short
2. staten island ferry is a great way to see the skyline and the statue of liberty. avoid rush hour times. mid morning is great time.
3. really enjoyed rent but need to have an accepting open mind. you would all love "blue man group" 1/2 price tickets usually available. teens for sure will love it!
4. yes if the kids are artistically oriented.
5. for a short stop
6. times square after dark is a must. it will blow the kids away on the first nite.
7 WALK THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE!!!!! about 30+ minutes. best view of skyline from the promanade (sp) in brooklyn heights. great restaurant RICE in dumbo area. and world famous chocolate shop JAQUES TORRES just around the corner - great hot chocolate with chili!
8. on tuesdays, about 7:00 there is a poetry slam at THE BOWERY POETRY CLUB (bowery and bleeker??? in east village). great fun not too expensive.
9. WALK, WALK, WALK that is what nyc is about.
10. an afternoon at coney island and surrounding russian/jewish areas (brighten beach) is also and idea. great pastry shops and russian food.
11. ellis island, i think it is open again, is great. if you go catch the first ferry in the morning. it will stop first at the statue of liberty and most people will get off.(NOT WORTH GOING TO STATUE) when you get there it will be empty and hurry through the place before the 2nd boat arrives - by then the place will give you the feel of how crowded and noisey it was as our ancestors arrived. well worth a morning.
Jun 15th, 2007, 09:07 AM
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I grew up very close to NYC and have spent a lot of time wandering around. I bring my kids each summer and this is some of the things they have enjoyed, me too.
Times Square, especially at night.
Rockefeller Center.
St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The UN, the tour is very good.
Central Park.
South Street Seaport.
Washington Square Park.
Little Italy, walking around and Italian ice.
China Town, walking around and dinner at Joe's Shanghai on Pell St., known for the soup dumplings which I eat as the main dish.
Have a great time.
Times Square, especially at night.
Rockefeller Center.
St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The UN, the tour is very good.
Central Park.
South Street Seaport.
Washington Square Park.
Little Italy, walking around and Italian ice.
China Town, walking around and dinner at Joe's Shanghai on Pell St., known for the soup dumplings which I eat as the main dish.
Have a great time.
Jun 15th, 2007, 12:16 PM
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don't know the GrayLine or Ferry, although we love to walk in NYC and Subway...that's a NYC experience.
Rent is great, my teenage daughter saw it and loved it! "Blue Man Group" is lots of fun. Teens and G'pa would love it.
Might want to check out the Whitney Museum, great Edward Hoppers. Near the Met, but not as crowded. Upper East Side on Madison has some great shops.
Do NOT get dinner on 5th Ave, very, very touristy and expensive. Check Zagat's as your restaurant bible. Great restaurants everywhere in that book. My faves: "Digrezia's (Italian), Citrus at Broadway/60th...anything in that Upper West Side is great..
Finally, just walk through Central Park, watch the rollerbladers, street scenes, etc. Doesn't get any better.
Rent is great, my teenage daughter saw it and loved it! "Blue Man Group" is lots of fun. Teens and G'pa would love it.
Might want to check out the Whitney Museum, great Edward Hoppers. Near the Met, but not as crowded. Upper East Side on Madison has some great shops.
Do NOT get dinner on 5th Ave, very, very touristy and expensive. Check Zagat's as your restaurant bible. Great restaurants everywhere in that book. My faves: "Digrezia's (Italian), Citrus at Broadway/60th...anything in that Upper West Side is great..
Finally, just walk through Central Park, watch the rollerbladers, street scenes, etc. Doesn't get any better.
Jun 17th, 2007, 07:52 AM
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The Tenement Museum is great with actors telling the story of immigrants coming to America. Interesting for all ages. Definitely take the water taxi from South St Seaport to Brooklyn, get your half price theater tickets at the TKTS booth down there, never waited in line, walk up the street to Grimaldi's pizza, then walk back into the city on the Brooklyn Bridge of all the things we have done in the city, that is my favorite.
