Day Trip to NYC
So me and my girlfriend are thinking about taking the train from Philly to NYC for a Saturday or Sunday in the next few weeks. She has never been and I've only gone a few times. Any suggestions on what to do and where to go would be great. Nothing too fancy, we're trying to make this an affordable day. Thanks!
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bouchon bakery
http://www.bouchonbakery.com/showPlace.php?id=3
my g/f and i hit this place on our city trips- a real elegant snack for reasonable prices.. and something to bring back for friends/family!
goodbyeohio at 1:49PM on 11/11/08
Bleeker Street Pizza and a cupcake from Magnolia - both in the West Village - as is Gray's Papaya (hotdogs). All cheap and you can explore the shops. Also, Mario Batalli's restaurant Po is nearby, and it's suprisingly cheap for a gourmet "name" lunch. Don't think I'm crazy, but the Museum of Sex is a hoot and pretty affordable. Fun for a couple. A walk down to Ground Zero is worth it and free. Either stay downtown or buy a picnic and cruise through Central Park - stop at FAO Schwartz and the Guggenheim with a hot dog in hand.
kwhit at 2:07PM on 11/11/08
Lower East Side: Katz's Deli, Il Laboratorio Del Gelato, Murray's Cheese Shop, Guss's Pickles, Rocco's Pastry Shop (cannoli). If you pace yourself you could snack at all of them and then still have dinner at Lupa. I'm living proof.
MichaelNatkin at 3:03PM on 11/11/08
if you're going to go to the museum of sex, get the coupon from the web site or a.m.n.y. it's kitschy and unique, but i think the city has better offerings.
my foolproof visitor day is some variation of: dim sum at jing fong in chinatown. walk across the brooklyn bridge (it's right there). pizza at grimaldi's and ice cream at the brooklyn ice cream factory. hang out in brooklyn or walk/subway back into manhattan and wander around the village/les/soho until something catches your eye.
billyburgwife at 3:12PM on 11/11/08
avoid ground zero, it's a construction site crawling surrounded by tourists.
VerasTastyFreeze at 3:18PM on 11/11/08
Lupa or Otto Enoteca are very affordable dinner choices. John's Pizza on Bleecker, is by far one of the best pies in the city but if you want a little more atmosphere, go to their Theatre District location. I agree with Rocco's and Gray's Papaya, very affordable and very good. If you can't get to Grimaldi's, try Lombardi's in Little Italy. And who can forget the street food in the city is excellent - you can get great falafels, salads, shwarmas, and don't forget Sabrett dogs.
traveljunkie at 4:17PM on 11/11/08
What VerasTastyFreeze said.
bobbob at 5:07PM on 11/11/08
kwhit, mario batali does not own po any longer -- he sold it to his partners many years ago.
having said that, i can heartily recommend it, or lupa, for lunch.
cybercita at 8:26PM on 11/11/08
what's your day's budget? (excluding train tickets)
ilhyungl at 10:07AM on 11/12/08
I don't neccessarily have a set budget, but I would like to keep it around $200 or so, excluding travel costs...I appreciate all the ideas so far!
billrein at 10:55AM on 11/12/08
Any of the Momfuku restaurants in the East Village are great values. The food will knock your socks off, the vibe is fun, and the chef is a reall deal up and commer in terms of national and worldwide regocnition and acclaim. No reservations neccesary, dinner or lunch for two can squeak out safely under $40 total.
JudgeFudge at 12:07PM on 11/12/08
Our favorite thing to do is ride the ferry over to Staten Island and ride past the Statue of Liberty - great pictures and you can stand down on the bottom of the ferry on the outside part - no one else was down there. And it's totally free!!
Grab a burger at The Burger Joint @ Le Parker Meridien - it is this funky hole in the wall behind a curtain of this gorgeous hotel -
Stay as late as you can to see the lights on Times Square - Canal Street is a must - just don't go into any secret back rooms for Coach purse!
We're flying up for Christmas to stay with my son in Brooklyn and are planning a two day trip to Philly - can you tell me about the train/cost - inexpensive things to do there?
Have fun!
floridayaya at 1:08AM on 11/13/08
NYC newbie guide:
http://ask.metafilter.com/71143/NYC-Virgin#1060854
Unique dining experiences in NYC:
http://ask.metafilter.com/106119/Great-Food-Experiences-in-NYC#1531617
kathryn at 2:47AM on 11/13/08
in no particular order
1) The Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle is doing the "Holiday Under the Stars" until Dec. 21st. It starts at 5 pm and goes until midnight. It's basically an elaborate light show, but it's worth checking out if you're visiting the city: Free
2) Bryant Park ice skating: Free
3) Shake Shack (although if you're in the city for a day, waiting in line may seem like a waste of time) : $20 - $30 for two people
4) Ippudo (great ramen place): $20 - $30 for two people
5) Momofuku Ssam Bar: $50 - $100 for two people
6) Momofuku Milk Bar (more of a dessert place, never been... but seems like it would be awesome and hopefully it'll be open when you get here)
7) Pizza at Artichoke: $10 - $15 for two people
sushiburger at 10:16AM on 11/13/08
Oh, no, not Magnolia, unless you're prepared to wait in line for ages alongside twittering Sex and the City fans for,...a cupcake.
Barbara Hanson at 4:59PM on 11/14/08
Whatever you do, make sure you bring a street and subway map. Naturally they sell them in Grand Central, so you might as well pick one up!
Christina at 1:57PM on 11/15/08