1st Trip to NYC

[Carp]

So I'm taking the wife to NYC at the end of the month for her 30th bday. It's the 1st time either of us have been to the Big Apple. We are putting together an itinerary for a 4 night stay. Anyone have any suggestions on things to do, when to do them, or places to eat?

I'll be buying a subway pass as I'm sure we'll be taking the subway everyday. I checked out some city passes, but they seem expensive and include several things we probably won't do, so I'm not sure we're really getting our money's worth there. We definitely want to see the main attractions like the 9/11 Memorial/Muesem, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Empire State Building, and the Rockefeller Center.

As far as food, the only places I've been told are must tries are John's on Bleeker and Keens steakhouse. What are some other must try restaurants? We aren't picky.


As of now, we're focusing our trip mainly on Midtown and lower Manhattan, but does anyone have any suggestions on what things to do in other neighborhoods like Brooklyn or the Bronx?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
[MENTION=7]thethe[/MENTION] , [MENTION=6]zitothebrave[/MENTION] , [MENTION=155]NYCBrave[/MENTION] , I know you guys are from that general area. Any suggestions from you?

[zitothebrave]

Ivan Ramen. It's my go to favorite in New York. Dude grew up on Long Island, moved to Tokyo, eventually opened a Ramen shop in Tokyo before moving back to NY to open his shop. I like the Slurp Shop myself as it's in Gotham Market so there are other food places you can try if you want, or in my case, grabbing some icecream before leaving.

Last time we went to NYC, it was for the Tolkien exhibit at The Morgan Library and Museum and it was amazing, though that exhibit is long gone. But it's a great museum. I mean I'm the city guy who just wanders around a city and finds things to do. Even though it will be expensive, you should go to a Broadway show of some sort, you should go to Times Square at night, just to experience it.

[Carp]

I'd love to see Hamilton, but all the tickets I've seen advertised are still $200 or more. I don't need to see it that bad.

[zitothebrave]

Broadway is pretty expensive, Hamilton is still a huge draw.

[Runnin]

I like off the beaten path places, so Roosevelt Island is where I'd go for sure. It's quiet, not crowded and has an awesome view of the Manhattan skyline. Nice Japanese restaurant there that looks popular and reasonably priced.

The Braves are in town for the 23rd to the 25th, but I'm sure you know that.

[thethe]

The wineries on Long Island are absolutely beautiful this time of the year. If you guys are into wine I highly recommend. Manhattan can be very overbearing if you are not from a big city.

LIRR is not cheap but its a good way of travel out east.

The other attractions I'd see:

Bronx zoo
Brooklyn Aquarium
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Hard to pack it all into one trip. I'm not a huge fan of the city personally but there is a bunch to see in Manhattan as you've noted. Off Broadway shows are fantastic and are much more affordable.

[Carp]

I like off the beaten path places, so Roosevelt Island is where I'd go for sure. It's quiet, not crowded and has an awesome view of the Manhattan skyline. Nice Japanese restaurant there that looks popular and reasonably priced.

The Braves are in town for the 23rd to the 25th, but I'm sure you know that.

Yes, but unfortuntely we'll be there 8/30-9/3. Thanks for the info.