Monday, February 6, 2012

Other things besides "tourist" things to do in NYC?

I've been to NYC several times, and have done all the tourist things. I will be there this weekend and am looking for some things to do, or places to eat that I haven't done before. Suggestions?Other things besides "tourist" things to do in NYC?
F train to last stop in Brooklyn (Stillwell Avenue), ride the Cyclone, eat a Nathan's hot dog.



Tour the lobby of the Chrysler Building, see the history of flight on its ceiling, and the Art Deco elevator doors. Have a coffee and pastry at the best pastry shop in NYC. Veniero's on East 11th at First Avenue.



Take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry to St. George terminal, pass by the Statue of Liberty. Take the bus along Bay Street to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.



Go up to the Bronx and see the NY Botanical Garden, Visit Arthur Avenue for the best Italian delicacies.



In summer take a ride over to Riis Park, where the only nude beach in NYC is. Come back through Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach and have a soprasata sandwich made to order at RagTime.



During the first weeks of September, visit the San Gennaro Feast for sausage and peppers and some sfingi.



In July, see the Giglio and Feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.



Visit Macy's Herald Square, the world's largest department store. Lunch at a short walk to Second Avenue Deli on 33rd between Lexington and Third Avenues.



Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn, walk over a block and come back to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge, lunch in Chinatown at Lan Hong Kok Dim Sum House, 31 Division St, New York, NY (right at the base of the bridge)Other things besides "tourist" things to do in NYC?
take any train to "west-4"



there are all sorts of clubs %26amp; bars there



....%26amp; if you REALLY want to have fun?....send me a few e-mails at (chasing91a@yahoo.com)

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