Lori

Dear all,
Will be in the city, Rockefeller Center area, in the fall for a few days. Haven't been in town for many years. Can any of you all suggest neighborhood's, quiet/quaint streets, for a slow stroll, maybe window shopping, people watching, outdoor cafe sitting. Away from the masses, etc. You get the idea.
Thanks,
Lori

Donna

Donna, stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge or up 5th Avenue.

tweedy

Quiet stroll? In Manhattan?, lol. Well you might try upper Madison Ave and head over to Central Park.

YOu also might try parts of SoHO, the Village, Tribecca (particularly this area on a Sunday, less traffic)

Visit the Met Museum of Art and go to the outdoor sculpture garden on the top for a wonderful view of the city and Central Park.

Have a great time.

Sue

I would try for the upper East side as previously suggested. Upper madison (60s-Upper 70s) etc.)There are some lovely "boutique" stores and nice places for coffee or lunch. The more "residential" sections of the village would also be nice, but someone else would have to give you specific streets, we found them by accident one Sunday on an aimless stroll!

Elfie

Yes, I think a quiet stroll can be had at Battery Park, along the river promenade. It's not totally isolated, there are some tourists around since it's near the Statue ferry, but try it. There are some outdoor cafes down here that are open again and with a nice breeze it's a lovely spot. Take the R train to Rector Street or Whitehall and walk west to the river. Enjoy and welcome back.

tommy

Try the West Village - say Hudson Street from 14th St. to St. Lukes Place and the surrounding cross streets, early on a Sunday morning. Charming neighborhood and very quiet at that time of day.

new yorker

I second Brooklyn Bridge.

Statia

Greenwich Village and/or Central Park.

Lori

Thanks for the info and taking the time to help.
L.

lisa

If you're strolling on the upper east side and have the energy, make your way to the Conservatory Gardens at 5th Ave around 103rd Street. A beautiful, formal garden in Central Park that is one of Manhattan's best kept secrets. Beautiful fountains, gardens, trellises. Very peaceful.

Frank

Lori: If you want something in midtown, try the Sutton Place /Beekman Place area on the East River north of the U.N.

The area is basicly from 48th Street (check out Trump World Tower on 48th) to 59th Street, along First Avenue, Sutton Place, and Beekman Place, ending at the 59th Street Bridge. There are 2 small parks along the river with great views of the bridge and Queens.

Pop your head into Guastavino's and the Food Emporium under the Bridge, high vaulted tile ceilings, recently restored.

The shopping along 1st Avenue is pleasant, with lots of small neighborhood shops, a very undiscovered section of Manhattan. The Metropolitan Cafe, on 1st Avenue around 52nd Street is a neighborhood favorite with a beautiful outdoor garden in the back if the weather is appropriate. The food is basic American and the prices are reasonable, they have entertainment on Saturday and one other evening during the week.

Sue

Part of how quiet an area is depends on when you stroll it!!

We strolled Greenwich Village on Monday morning this week, and it was really quiet. Most places don't really open up until lunchtime, so there were few people about and we actually talked to one or two locals as well, which was nice.

I know it's slightly off your direct question, but after our walk we took advantage of one of the prix fixe lunch menus that many restaurants offer (often for $20.02 for 3 courses). That meant we visited (and really enjoyed!) a restaurant that would have been over our budget for evenings.

ttt

Please keep giving suggestions to see a great city in small pieces

natx

my man come see me at 125th and malcom X we can chill with Clinton and get some kewl stuff

Lori

Sue!
Love the idea of the restaurant prixe fix meals, can you recommend any specifically?
And thanks to Frank, those are wonderful ideas.
Also is there any such animal as discount ticket to Blue Man Group?
BIG thx, Lori