keptie Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 22 hours ago, starryfish said: Magic, thank you. Is that an official ticket outlet? We are in New York next September but only for the one full day, I’ve already suggested to my wife that the tennis might be something enjoyable for us to go too. Yes, ticketmaster. Good luck persuading the wife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Looks like I'm heading back to NYC in March as part of a trip for my other half's mum's 70th (who's never been to the States before, nor has her son and his partner who'll also be in attendance). Thing is, my other half and I were there for a week just 5 years ago where we did the typical tourist stuff (TotR, CP, MSG, SoL, NHM etc over 5 days. Any recommendations for 'alternative' things of non-ill-repute to pop off and do on occasion to save me simply reliving my previous stereotypical tourist visit for the entire trip? Somewhat selfish perhaps considering the trip is ultimately a treat for somebody else, but my fear is that simply doing the same box-ticking exercise again would largely be more than a bit of a waste. Hopefully I'd be forgiven for the occasional "you lot head up to the TotR & other places in Manhattan whilst we go to [insert lesser known place] and meet up later". #FirstWorldProblems Edited January 30 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 4 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: Looks like I'm heading back to NYC in March as part of a trip for my other half's mum's 70th (who's never been to the States before, nor has her son and his partner who'll also be in attendance). Thing is, my other half and I were there for a week just 5 years ago where we did the typical tourist stuff (TotR, CP, MSG, SoL, NHM etc over 5 days. Any recommendations for 'alternative' things of non-ill-repute to pop off and do on occasion to save me simply reliving my previous stereotypical tourist visit for the entire trip? Somewhat selfish perhaps considering the trip is ultimately a treat for somebody else, but my fear is that simply doing the same box-ticking exercise again would largely be more than a bit of a waste. Hopefully I'd be forgiven for the occasional "you lot head up to the TotR & other places in Manhattan whilst we go to [insert lesser known place] and meet up later". #FirstWorldProblems Have you walked along the High Line. An elevated train that is now a walkway and garden. Also walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. The Rockerfeller Center is probably easier than the Empire State Building. Don't bother doing the Empire State at night. Queues were horrendous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Would recommend The Edge at Hudson Yards, as well as eating at Little Spain in the same venue. If you went 5 years ago, I think Hudson Yards would still have been under construction, so you maybe haven't been there yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby82 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Summit One gives you the observation deck shtick but with some trippy mirrored floors/ceilings and a glass elevator. Good fun. Lower East side and East Village are good for an aimless wander. Aiming to spend more time in Brooklyn if/when I go back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 You get nice wee slippers to wear up Summit One Vanderbilt as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 i am heading to New York for the first time (also first time out of Europe) in July. i was looking for advice for what people did for mobile sim cards for data, my current supplier will hit me hard for roaming charges and want to avoid if I can? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH75 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Get an esim if your phone supports it. Various suppliers of the bit I used airalo in the carribean recently and found it decent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, The Stig said: i am heading to New York for the first time (also first time out of Europe) in July. i was looking for advice for what people did for mobile sim cards for data, my current supplier will hit me hard for roaming charges and want to avoid if I can? Switch off your roaming and just use wifi .All the attractions/ bars/big shops etc have free wifi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 29/01/2024 at 23:55, Hedgecutter said: Looks like I'm heading back to NYC in March as part of a trip for my other half's mum's 70th (who's never been to the States before, nor has her son and his partner who'll also be in attendance). Thing is, my other half and I were there for a week just 5 years ago where we did the typical tourist stuff (TotR, CP, MSG, SoL, NHM etc over 5 days. Any recommendations for 'alternative' things of non-ill-repute to pop off and do on occasion to save me simply reliving my previous stereotypical tourist visit for the entire trip? Somewhat selfish perhaps considering the trip is ultimately a treat for somebody else, but my fear is that simply doing the same box-ticking exercise again would largely be more than a bit of a waste. Hopefully I'd be forgiven for the occasional "you lot head up to the TotR & other places in Manhattan whilst we go to [insert lesser known place] and meet up later". #FirstWorldProblems Did you do the 9/11 museum? We spent 4 hours in there and if it hadn't been for my feet aching I could probably have stayed longer, as tough as it was at times. There's a good YouTuber called HereBeBarr who has a shitload of videos on things to do be it free or alternative. Watched him a lot before our trip last year and got a few tips. Worth having a look. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 8 hours ago, doulikefish said: Switch off your roaming and just use wifi .All the attractions/ bars/big shops etc have free wifi This. Even just standing outside a McDicks should get you their signal and they’re very rarely passworded off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 13/02/2024 at 15:42, The Stig said: i am heading to New York for the first time (also first time out of Europe) in July. i was looking for advice for what people did for mobile sim cards for data, my current supplier will hit me hard for roaming charges and want to avoid if I can? Last time I went, I got a 30 day travellers sim from the kiosk at JFK. It was something like $40 for unlimited data, calls and texts for 30 days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 29/01/2024 at 23:55, Hedgecutter said: Looks like I'm heading back to NYC in March as part of a trip for my other half's mum's 70th (who's never been to the States before, nor has her son and his partner who'll also be in attendance). Thing is, my other half and I were there for a week just 5 years ago where we did the typical tourist stuff (TotR, CP, MSG, SoL, NHM etc over 5 days. Any recommendations for 'alternative' things of non-ill-repute to pop off and do on occasion to save me simply reliving my previous stereotypical tourist visit for the entire trip? Somewhat selfish perhaps considering the trip is ultimately a treat for somebody else, but my fear is that simply doing the same box-ticking exercise again would largely be more than a bit of a waste. Hopefully I'd be forgiven for the occasional "you lot head up to the TotR & other places in Manhattan whilst we go to [insert lesser known place] and meet up later". #FirstWorldProblems Go to Brooklyn. Given its yer MIL’s first time in the states let her go do a wee spree in Macy’s? Look at some of the pizza tours (i mean if you like pizza). Some of the tv shows and rehearsals give out free tickets and can be a good laugh. Do the staten island ferry, what about a Yankees or Mets game depending on the date, new york sports fans tend to be glory hunters so plenty tickets when they arent on a run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Cheers. Ultimately doesn't matter now seeing as I'm stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean, and the MIL already sent herself off to Nova Scotia a fortnight. OH: She won't travel by herself, so we'll need to go with her. [1 month later] OH: she's booked herself a flight to Canada for next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 She's getting pumped by Terence n' Phillip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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