Hey everyone

leaving in a day or two

anyone got some tips and/or recommendations for places to visit, things to do ?

(I don't plan to buy or smoke over there)

the last time I was there, I hardly remember I was so young

I'm gonna be residing in brooklyn, plan to go to time square for the new year

most of the time i'm gonna be visiting solo

thanks in advance

[bench warmer]

Hi bro!

That sounds really exciting.

I haven't been to NYC yet so all I can suggest is have a fantastic time & be safe.

Look forward to pics & some good stories.

Have a happy New Years!!!

You gotta eat a slice of pizza there. Best in the world. Any non-chain restaurant is fine, bad ones don't last long there. $3/slice nowadays I think.

[WasntMe]

here is a tiny list to get you started.... but there are a million places in NYC ... what do you wanna see/try.... might be easier to point you in the right direction if you have any particulars in mind already or things you won't do/eat.

Food:
Pizza - L'asso (on Kenmore and Mott) (There is pizza, then HERE is real pizza. Everything here is amazing... the special clam pizza only on the weekend)
Sushi - Tomoe Sushi NYC (172 Thompson St) One of my Favorites
Doughnuts - Doughnut Plant (379 Grand St) (peanut butter & jelly doughnut or the creme brûlée one)
Nice Dinner - Basta Pasta (37west 17th St) - Jap and Italian Fusion -Get the Spagetti tossed in parmigiano wheel with Prosciutto on top.
Lunch - Cafe Habanna (17 Prince St) - Cuban - You have to try the corn... trust me!
Want Live octopus sashimi? Try Sik Gaek (it's Korean)..the octopus tastes great as it wiggles it's way down.

Price range will play a big factor in eating in NYC ... but there are defiantly lots of cheap eats. Just stay away from the regular hotdog/pretzel food carts this time of year. Not only are they not very sanitary but the also double/triple their prices for tourists. I saw one the other day charging $5 for a $1.25 pretzel.

Wanna see NYC skyline at sunset? Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Observation tower? Empire, Chrysler,30 Rockafella

Times Square on NYE? remember there are NO bathrooms available to the public and if you leave the area once you are finally in.. you will not be let back in. What does this mean? It means plan accordingly (warm clothes, food/drink) and plan to hold your piss for about 12 to 15hrs. Oh, and no backpacks. Pick one stage area.... If you pick in the middle then the audio from both sounds like ass as they try to broadcast over each other.

What other touristy crap are you planning on doing? any museums? That would help us know what areas you will already be in and then we can suggest places near those areas...

[Wiggs Dannyboy]

NY City is like a jungle in some ways, and just like a jungle NYC has some serious predators looking for prey. Being on your own in NYC when you are from out-of-town can be like bambi munching on grass in the African savanah.

The predators, seeking their prey, are looking for signs that a person is inexperienced in the big city ways. One of these is the habit of continually looking up at how tall the buildings are...people who are familiar with the city long ago stopped doing this.

Problem is, if you aren't used to seeing giant buildings lining the streets, its very hard to not look up. And, once you get spotted....you spotted. There are likely dozens of ways to spot easy prey, but, not being a predator in the big city, I am not aware of them all, so I can't advise. I know member Stoner4Life spent a bunch of years there, he could probably give good advice.

What I would advise you to do, try very hard to find a local city dweller to hang out with. Not only will you be less likely to be taken advantage of by predators, the local person will take you to the best spots while avoiding the rip offs.

But, definitely do the visit, and have some great fun. Just be aware.

I wouldn't be able to do the New Year's Eve thing without a pee bag strapped to my leg...ugh full bladder pain would totally fuck the evening.

[supermanlives]

its a jungle alright dont be a pidgeon. its a must for everyone atleast once. its information overload and crowds galore. have fun. keep wallet safe and double check every time someone bumps into ya . you will be doing this alot. having an empty wallet in your back pocket and waiting to see how long before its picked could be added fun.

thanks everyone

I know it's gonna be intense

but I am going prepared for a challenge

it will be a good chance to trust my instincts

@Wiggs Thanks, this is the kind of tips I had in mind

Predators can spot a prey but a prey can spot a predator too

I'm only going for a few days, and I will try not to go out at night

read some books, get a feel of the city, take some pictures

I didn't know you had to pay for the timesquare thing, I thought it was a free for all thing

My uncle has been living there for a long time so he will surely guide me a long

I will be enjoying the time away from here so, even if I stay at home and look out the window it will still be fun haha

not saying that that's what I will be doing

just bought my bus ticket too



I am now going to buy some travel insurance

[schwilly]

Dude, nyc is crawling with overzealous empowered cops since 9/11. It's a huge holiday, undercovers will be everywhere. You are probably safer from violence** than you would be in any other major us city.*

*not so sure about deep harlem though if you're white

**if you do catch a beat down or get robbed, most likely it's by the cops

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thanks schwilly

I just bought my travellers insurance