pogofish
Testicle Hairstyle
First Post and spamming us with a commercial operation. The images I can make out on that website don't excite me a great deal either.
Hope its free courses for all Urbanites who want to visit NY after this then?
First New York trip - tips, places to stay, things to see...
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First Post and spamming us with a commercial operation. The images I can make out on that website don't excite me a great deal either.
Hope its free courses for all Urbanites who want to visit NY after this then?
editor
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Really tacky spam. Be off with you.
keitheddy007
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Mapped
London town
Not been to NYC yet myself, so I'm not sure if these are offbeat enough for the discerning U75 reader. But a good freind of mine wrote up most of her NYC eating experiences in this nice little blog
http://dressingfordinner.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/my-trip-to-new-york/
and NYC fashion bizzness
http://dressingfordinner.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/my-trip-to-new-york-2/
http://dressingfordinner.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/my-trip-to-new-york/
and NYC fashion bizzness
http://dressingfordinner.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/my-trip-to-new-york-2/
skyscraper101
0891 50 50 50
I'll be there for a few days on the July 4 weekend. I've been before but taking the wife for the first time who's never been.
I was wondering if anyone had any reconsiderations to view the 4 July fireworks from the Empire State Building? I know they can be seen for miles but I wanted to get a choice view so I was thinking the top of the Rockefeller Centre, which I was going to go to anyway so could kill two birds with one stone there, but I'd be welcome to any other suggestions.
I've also got a day doing the sights and being taken round by a proper old school new yorker cabby, one of the few original new yorkers driving the cabs. He's gonna drive us about in his yellow cab seeing as much of NYC as possible for fixed fee which I'm well looking forward to.
I was wondering if anyone had any reconsiderations to view the 4 July fireworks from the Empire State Building? I know they can be seen for miles but I wanted to get a choice view so I was thinking the top of the Rockefeller Centre, which I was going to go to anyway so could kill two birds with one stone there, but I'd be welcome to any other suggestions.
I've also got a day doing the sights and being taken round by a proper old school new yorker cabby, one of the few original new yorkers driving the cabs. He's gonna drive us about in his yellow cab seeing as much of NYC as possible for fixed fee which I'm well looking forward to.
alsoknownas
some bloke
If I was there at the right time (unfortunately I'm gonna miss it) - I'd go to Coney Island to see the Roller Derby. Gotham Girls Roller Derby host matches at the Abe Stark Arena, and it looks like a blast.
They recruit volunteers to help set up the arena, sell merch, etc. That would be a great way to meet new yaawkers, and there's always an after-party.
http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/
They recruit volunteers to help set up the arena, sell merch, etc. That would be a great way to meet new yaawkers, and there's always an after-party.
http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/
editor
hiraethified
I would say the best way to see New York is to walk. It's a fantastic city to walk around.
skyscraper101
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We'll be doing plenty of that too. I've been laods of times before so I know where to go.
But this is a chance to ride around for one day with a proper cabby up to places I wouldn't get time to see otherwise, and learn a lot of things I didn't already know from a real new yorker. Plus he gave me an absolute steal of a rate in return for some PR.
Mr Retro
Beware hedgehogs
We're going in October and again will be using some of the great tips here.
I'm not a great person for taking photos but the only ones I wish I had taken were of past trips to New York. I've been in 1992, 2006 and 2012 and it seemed almost a different city each time. I'd love to have the photos to compare the different times.
I'm not a great person for taking photos but the only ones I wish I had taken were of past trips to New York. I've been in 1992, 2006 and 2012 and it seemed almost a different city each time. I'd love to have the photos to compare the different times.
artyfarty
A shed on a ditch.
Where in Jersey? It's a big, long state, used to go there for work three or four times a year.....Booked for middle of next month. Staying in Jersey for 2 nights and Manhattan for 3 nights. Any Jersey tips besides going to the Cake Boss shop?
Mr Retro
Beware hedgehogs
Artyfarty we're in Bridgewater, the reason is because my wife has to do a little bit of work and we stay on for a break in Manhattan. I freeload along to the free hotel.
Editor - That's brilliant to get a free flight. We're going because we have 2 nights free and a free flight. We have splashed out for a place called Ace Hotel near Korea Town which I'm excited about. The hotel looks so arse clenchingly hip it's probably got a mouser and a bow tie
Editor - That's brilliant to get a free flight. We're going because we have 2 nights free and a free flight. We have splashed out for a place called Ace Hotel near Korea Town which I'm excited about. The hotel looks so arse clenchingly hip it's probably got a mouser and a bow tie
editor
hiraethified
Three Cups, Home Sweet Home bar and Double Down saloon were all places I liked (all lower Manhattan/Lower East Side).
alsoknownas
some bloke
My 0.02 (as US posters say) can be found on this thread:
http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/new-york-tips-needed-please.309989/
http://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/new-york-tips-needed-please.309989/
editor
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Mr Retro
Beware hedgehogs
Found a great bar last night called "Braggards" on west 35th street. I guess it's what is now known as a Dive Bar (a description that irritates me for some reason). It's just a typical old school Manhattan bar full of people being themselves. Highly recommend.
Up with the jet lag at 6am, I had a diner breakfast (yay!) and Then walked all around Penn and Port Authority Bus Terminal etc and it's great just to get the atmosphere of the rush hour. It's like being on TV.
Walked along 42nd street for the first time in 20+ years. "The Duece" is a bit different to what I remember. With its inexplicable queues for places like Madam Tussaud's and massive fast food franchises I can't see how it's an improvement. But I guess I'm speaking to the converted.
Up with the jet lag at 6am, I had a diner breakfast (yay!) and Then walked all around Penn and Port Authority Bus Terminal etc and it's great just to get the atmosphere of the rush hour. It's like being on TV.
Walked along 42nd street for the first time in 20+ years. "The Duece" is a bit different to what I remember. With its inexplicable queues for places like Madam Tussaud's and massive fast food franchises I can't see how it's an improvement. But I guess I'm speaking to the converted.
alsoknownas
some bloke
kittyP
Pluviophile
That is seriously cool!
alsoknownas
some bloke
I must be the only person who was slightly underwhelmed by the High Line. Maybe I was expecting too much, or maybe I just went on a bad day (it was quite crowded). I mean it was okay, but I won't be going out of my way to return.
Seems like some good pricing from Norwegian Air for 2014 flights - https://www.norwegian.com/long
editor
hiraethified
If it was really crowded I could see its appeal being limited.
alsoknownas
some bloke
Yeah, I guess it really works as a kind of 'escape from the hustle and bustle' type of thing. On a crowded touristy weekend day, it kind of has the opposite effect unfortunately.
Mr Retro
Beware hedgehogs
Got back on Wednesday morning after another wonderful time. I have only one fairly unusual thing to add to the "offbeat" thread you all may not be aware of:
Following a browse through Hells Kitchen Flea if you walk back downtown along 10th avenue from 38th street to about 25th there are a load of busy taxi part shops and garages and old businesses. It feels really old NYC and not a sniff of new bars or gentrification.
Reminded me of the kind of city scenes Editor likes to photograph. Very interesting walk
Following a browse through Hells Kitchen Flea if you walk back downtown along 10th avenue from 38th street to about 25th there are a load of busy taxi part shops and garages and old businesses. It feels really old NYC and not a sniff of new bars or gentrification.
Reminded me of the kind of city scenes Editor likes to photograph. Very interesting walk
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
I've eaten at the UN dining room several times. It's awesome value for money. Although as you leave, after your eat as much as you want buffet, there is a notice appealing for contributions to help world hunger. The irony seemed lost on most diners!
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