NYC to do list?
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- timajick0
Soho is a tourist trap and the art has all left. Chelsea is the art district now, the New Museum and the larger theme shops (apple store, etc) are the only good bits in Soho.
- thinkmule0
thanks tim.
- ********0
tim is pretty much right about that, but that doesn't mean you cannot shop and buy stuff in the SOHO region, there are also some nice places to chow down in the Tribeca area. Just follow Broadway up and down in the SOHO area and check out the side streets, including Spring and Prince. You'll see some fun shit in their too. But yeah, off the path stuff is for sure better.
- nmdtht0
around 33rd and 10th ave is an entrance (behind a fence or two) to the old 10th ave highline, an abandoned above ground railway that used to be the primary freight delivery system to and from the factories on the west side. you can walk it from 33rd down to the meatpacking district. interesting viewpoint and some nice visuals along the way.
- useful_idiot0
It seems your in to fine modern art like me. Stick to chelsea for that. The MoMA in queens is a little overated/overpriced, although the show currently is dope. It will literally take you maximum an hour to get through. Stay below 23rd st for good bars/restaurants.
NUMBER ONE THING TO DO:
rent a bike and ride all day. It's the best way to get around and so much fun.
- pr20
...and don't forget to check out Brighton Beach to see some pretty Easter European ladies!
- ********0
hookers and coke.
- unknown0
Don't stay/go above 14th street. I don't know how old you are, but I am now too old to go to brklyn.
- ********0
Haa, haa! Thats good advice actually, I mentioned that somewhere I think. Union Square and lower, that'll keep you happy just there. Excluding a fast check of MOMA and Guggenheim.
- automaticiam0
shop till you drop at alife @ 178 orchard in the lover east side!
if fact that whole block it full of cool-ass stores.
- timajick0
Flavorpill is a great source as they cherrypick the best events.
http://flavorpill.net/
- benzo0
much of what's been covered is an absolute must. also, you should definitely go to coney island. it's easy on the train and you can't get much more nyc than coney island. go in the afternnoon and stay through the evening. ride the cyclone, see the freaks. it has comparatively resisted the significant changes NY has encountered in the last decade or so. fun for sure.
- unknown0
Ellis Island trip is really good if you're interested in history / the colonies etc. Being Irish, it appealed to me.