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[Roll the Bones]

Never been to either. Going this summer. Which would you reccomend?

[hblask]

Roll the Bones, on Saturday, February 5th, 2011, 1:02 PM, said:

Never been to either. Going this summer. Which would you reccomend?

NY, AINECBoston tries to be quaint and historical, but it's built up so much it doesn't work.NY tries to be NY, and succeeds.

[GeneralGeeWhiz]

like hb said, NY. New York is the unofficial capital of the world with so much more to see/do than Boston.

[vbnautilus]

yeah, not really a decision there rando.

[Roll the Bones]

That's what I figured. We are going to spend a week or so. I've never been and it's daunting to say the least.Best area to stay? Central location I guess?Should I look into any of the tour things? Some seem like a good way of getting around to see alot sites even if it's only a for a few of the days.What areas are cool to visit other than the normal sites (Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller center), like Chinatown, Little Italy, Harlem, Bronx etc. Conversely is there main sites we should skip? Best shopping area?Best not so main attraction?Any other ideas?

[El Guapo]

Harlem and the Bronx seem like a good place to start, then see where the day takes you.

[timwakefield]

I'm fucking from Boston and love it, but yeah, it's really not a question. (I also do live in NY now).First of all you should get a good guide book. As far as things to do in NYC, I can link you to some good hotels. I don't have the info right now though. Midtown is the main spot for hotels (there are plenty of good alternatives though), but you might not want to stay there. That's where Times Square and all the Broadway musicals are, but it's extremely busy and loud and annoying. You might want to visit it, and I wouldn't recommend against that because it is unique and exciting, but it gets old after about 15 minutes. What are your interests? There are some gorgeous parks, amazing buildings and museums, brilliant restaurants, etc. Those are the things I'd recommend more than neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little Italy and the Bronx. Definitely don't go to the Bronx unless you are going to Yankee Stadium to see a game, there is nothing else there. Don't listen to anything El Guapo says. Some more random thoughts:- Chinatown is great in some ways, terrible in others. The only thing you will enjoy there is the food, if you like Chinese food. Other than that it's just Chinese people and smelly fish markets and almost unfathomably crowded sidewalks. And terrible souvenir shops.- Little Italy is even more disappointing. It's...interesting, but it's also very weird and very touristy with souvenir shops every 3 feet. If you want amazing Italian food, let me recommend this restaurant: Becco. It's not hard to get a reservation even on weekends (but definitely call for a reservation at least a week ahead), the service is outstanding, the food is amazing, and it's not too expensive for what it is (amazing). It's owned by Lidia Bastianich, who has a cooking show on PBS and cookbooks and such, so you might know her. Get the pannacotta for dessert. Becco is near Times Square, so like I said the neighborhood isn't terrible. It has tons of other great restaurants too, for the theater goers. - I know you're into cross-country running, so maybe you also like parks and outdoors stuff? Central Park is awesome. The Cloisters is also awesome - it's a big, gorgeous park that has a castle in it, which is now a museum with ancient tapestries and stuff, so you can wander through this ancient mysterious castle. It's also way at the top of Manhattan (way north of Harlem), so it's never crowded. Probably about 45 minutes each way on the subway from midtown. - There'll be all sorts of concerts and outdoor events and things in the summer. - Rockefeller Center is way better in the winter, cuz there's a massive tree and they set up ice skating and it's all very jolly. Not sure if it's worthwhile in the summer. - I'll think of more stuff.

[vbnautilus]

Central Fucking Park

[Balloon guy]

Key West

[chrozzo]

obv "AINEC!"You must go to the NYC Ballet! (obv i am biased because my sister dances for them).Across the street from Lincoln Center is Fiorellos....an amazing restaurant!Then 124 W 44th St. is The Long Room..an Irish pub desined after the trinity Library in Dublin. Great beer selection and great food!

[Theraflu]

I'd be pretty impressed if he could recreate that Yankee Stadium picture

[chrozzo]

Theraflu, on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 1:00 AM, said:

I'd be pretty impressed if he could recreate that Yankee Stadium picture

because its usually sold out?

[Roll the Bones]

Wow thanks! Really awesome. I am sure I will be asking tons of questioms.

[brvheart]

You should call to get tickets to Letterman, and then expect to stand in line 4 to 6 hours. Tickets to SNL are harder to come by, but would be worth it.Ride the double bus thing the first day that you're there. There are a bunch of people dressed as robots and statues of liberty in battery park. It's worth a look. Go to Ellis Island.You should also do this.

[SlapStick]

I don't think we've talked enough about Chrozzo's hot sister.

[GeneralGeeWhiz]

SlapStick, on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 7:59 AM, said:

I don't think we've talked enough about Chrozzo's hot sister.

she 18 yet?just kidding christian.

[grocery_mony]

SlapStick, on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 7:59 AM, said:

I don't think we've talked enough about Chrozzo's hot sister.

GeneralGeeWhiz, on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 10:44 AM, said:

she 18 yet?just kidding christian.

TTIWPI think the last time he had a picture of her on here she was <18 and my parole conditions wouldnt allow me to comment.

[grocery_mony]

"Not tonight honey, I dont have the mental capacity to understand whats going on."

[nutzbuster]

timwakefield, on Saturday, February 5th, 2011, 9:40 PM, said:

I'm fucking from Boston and love it, but yeah, it's really not a question. (I also do live in NY now).First of all you should get a good guide book. As far as things to do in NYC, I can link you to some good hotels. I don't have the info right now though. Midtown is the main spot for hotels (there are plenty of good alternatives though), but you might not want to stay there. That's where Times Square and all the Broadway musicals are, but it's extremely busy and loud and annoying. You might want to visit it, and I wouldn't recommend against that because it is unique and exciting, but it gets old after about 15 minutes. What are your interests? There are some gorgeous parks, amazing buildings and museums, brilliant restaurants, etc. Those are the things I'd recommend more than neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little Italy and the Bronx. Definitely don't go to the Bronx unless you are going to Yankee Stadium to see a game, there is nothing else there. Don't listen to anything El Guapo says. Some more random thoughts:- Chinatown is great in some ways, terrible in others. The only thing you will enjoy there is the food, if you like Chinese food. Other than that it's just Chinese people and smelly fish markets and almost unfathomably crowded sidewalks. And terrible souvenir shops.- Little Italy is even more disappointing. It's...interesting, but it's also very weird and very touristy with souvenir shops every 3 feet. If you want amazing Italian food, let me recommend this restaurant: Becco. It's not hard to get a reservation even on weekends (but definitely call for a reservation at least a week ahead), the service is outstanding, the food is amazing, and it's not too expensive for what it is (amazing). It's owned by Lidia Bastianich, who has a cooking show on PBS and cookbooks and such, so you might know her. Get the pannacotta for dessert. Becco is near Times Square, so like I said the neighborhood isn't terrible. It has tons of other great restaurants too, for the theater goers. - I know you're into cross-country running, so maybe you also like parks and outdoors stuff? Central Park is awesome. The Cloisters is also awesome - it's a big, gorgeous park that has a castle in it, which is now a museum with ancient tapestries and stuff, so you can wander through this ancient mysterious castle. It's also way at the top of Manhattan (way north of Harlem), so it's never crowded. Probably about 45 minutes each way on the subway from midtown. - There'll be all sorts of concerts and outdoor events and things in the summer. - Rockefeller Center is way better in the winter, cuz there's a massive tree and they set up ice skating and it's all very jolly. Not sure if it's worthwhile in the summer. - I'll think of more stuff.

so...best pizza in your opinion?

[phlegm]

brvheart, on Sunday, February 6th, 2011, 7:48 AM, said:

You should call to get tickets to Letterman, and then expect to stand in line 4 to 6 hours. Tickets to SNL are harder to come by, but would be worth it.Ride the double bus thing the first day that you're there. There are a bunch of people dressed as robots and statues of liberty in battery park. It's worth a look. Go to Ellis Island.You should also do this.

maybe I just got lucky, but I was accosted in times square by a lady who asked if I wanted 2 letterman tickets.After saying yes, she took me name, told me to arrive 30 minutes early. I did and walked right in.Yes, first order of business is to ride the double decker tour bus.Not cheap, but you get all day with unlimited on and off priveleges.