New York Q&A For Visitors ~ Ask Here!

[Uaarkson]

So I've convinced my family to finally come with me to experience New York, in June. It will be six people, two large dogs, my car and my dad's minivan. Our hotel budget will be around $4k, and we will be staying for three nights. Given that information, would anyone here be able to recommend me a hotel? I have no objections to any of the outer boroughs (except Staten Island). Jersey is a possibility, but I really would prefer to stay in the city, Brooklyn especially.

Our biggest concern are our two large dogs and two vehicles (ah the joys of being raised in a suburban household)

Thanks to whoever!

[Aerithia]

Is there any Persian district in NYC?

[rixvt]

My first NYC trip, I'm going to stay for about 10 days, A friend and I rented an apartment near Williamsburg Bridge at Delancey St. any recommendations (food, money, what's good near there)?

thnk u, in advance

[600West218]

Originally Posted by rixvt

My first NYC trip, I'm going to stay for about 10 days, A friend and I rented an apartment near Williamsburg Bridge at Delancey St. any recommendations (food, money, what's good near there)?

thnk u, in advance

You will be near the Museum of the Tenement so I would recommend you visit that.

Walk across the Williamsburg bridge and check out the Hascidic Jew area and the new gentrified/bohemiam area.

Then all the regular tourist spots including the Roosevelt Island tram and the rooftop bar at 230 Fifth Avenue at night.

Make sure you walk a lot

[rixvt]

Originally Posted by 600West218

You will be near the Museum of the Tenement so I would recommend you visit that.

Walk across the Williamsburg bridge and check out the Hascidic Jew area and the new gentrified/bohemiam area.

Then all the regular tourist spots including the Roosevelt Island tram and the rooftop bar at 230 Fifth Avenue at night.

Make sure you walk a lot

Thanks

[600West218]

Originally Posted by Aerithia

Is there any Persian district in NYC?

Not that I am aware of - though there are Persian restaraunts.

The area with the most people from Iran is actually on Long Island - Great Neck I think. I think many wealthy Iranians fled to that area after the revolution. But it is a very rich, leafy suburb and I doubt you'd see any Iranian influence just walking around it.

If you want to bump into Iranian people who live here the best bet is finding a Persian restaraunt or super market.

[QuantumX]

When is the new World Trade Center supposed to open officially? Is there a date set yet? I want to come and take pictures from the observation deck.

[600West218]

not for another year and a half at least.

[QuantumX]

Originally Posted by 600West218

not for another year and a half at least.

Okay, thanks! Maybe I'll shoot San Francisco next year then!

[Nexis]

Originally Posted by QuantumX

When is the new World Trade Center supposed to open officially? Is there a date set yet? I want to come and take pictures from the observation deck.

You could come and take pictures from one of the cliffside parks in Jersey City or Weehawken...the view of Manhattan is incredible...

[JmB & Co.]

Temperature in February ... is it too cold???

[yankeesfan1000]

Originally Posted by JmB & Co.

Temperature in February ... is it too cold???

February is usually pretty cold. Wikipedia has the average high temp at 42 degrees F, or 5.8 C, and the average low is about 28 F, or -1.7C. But, that doesn't include the wind chill which given NY's relationship to water, can be very significant. So it may actually be 40 out, but because of the wind, feel like 30 or something. It's not bad, just depends on what you're definition of 'too cold' is. Just pack some gloves and you'll be alright.

[JmB & Co.]

Thanks. Well that sounds not too freezy. But I think that "ny wind" could be a big deal. I´ve visited NY in summer, but I winter is like ... a must see.

[600West218]

Originally Posted by JmB & Co.

Thanks. Well that sounds not too freezy. But I think that "ny wind" could be a big deal. I´ve visited NY in summer, but I winter is like ... a must see.

It can be quite cold. Averages are deceptive as of course some days are balmy. But it could just as easily be 10 degrees below zero celcius (plus wind chill) as 10 above.

Definitely you need to be prepared for very cold weather and have plenty of heavy clothing, dress in layers, a winter hat and gloves, boots (after it snows everything turns to slush and it is a huge mess), etc.

It is possible you could bring all that stuff and not use it - but better to be prepared. You don't want to be miserable walking around Manhattan.

I just had visiters from Milan Italy here and they were very unpleasently surprised at how cold NY was even now in November. They weren't prepared and it detracted from their trip.

[bajanssen]

If already mentioned in this topic: please forgive me for asking.
Is it possible to stay in an apartmenty during your vacation stay in the city and are there reliable companies you can turn to?
We are planing a visit for September 2013. And staying in a hotel with 4 adults and a child may be tricky as we would like adjacent rooms. Perhaps staying in an apartment would be just as easy.

[Manitopiaaa]

Is the Museum of Sex worth it?

Is Pommes Frites worth it?

Is going to the top of the Empire State Building worth it?

And Guggenheim or MOMA?

Thanks!

[Cuernavacacity]

Hey hello! I-m visiting NYC on Summer-Fall next year, and I-m wondering about gay places, I know about that Greenwich Village and Chelsea are the gay villages, but i would like to know gay bars, or nightclubs, I have friends there but, just in case Im alone one day, so if anyone could help me with gay places, in Manhattan only, that would be great

[brianmoon85]

Originally Posted by Manitopiaaa

Is the Museum of Sex worth it?

Is Pommes Frites worth it?

Is going to the top of the Empire State Building worth it?

And Guggenheim or MOMA?

Thanks!

Museum of Sex = Not worth it, just think Black and White Straight and Gay Porn being played on TV screens, stuffed animals with their genitalia showing, many pictures of animals having sex, and a human figurine of both life size naked man and woman. It's sooo not worth the price.

Empire State Bulding: I suggest you go to TOP OF THE ROCK (Rockfellar Center Observation Deck) and NOT the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING (unless you want to go through security clearance and stand in line for 3 hours to finally reach the top)

Pommes Frites= Not a big deal but pretty BIG with the locals...especially drunk students near NYU love eating this after a night out drinking along with some pizza at Artichoke Basille

Guggenheim= Not my taste, thought it was boring. Glad I came on Free Admission Day. MoMa is MUCH more interesting and nicer...along with an outdoor cafe.

Trust me, I know...afterall I'm an Elite Yelper currently living in the city for 6 years now and counting...hope that helped...have fun!!

[Manitopiaaa]

Awesome. Thanks for the tips!

[Manitopiaaa]

Originally Posted by Cuernavacacity

Hey hello! I-m visiting NYC on Summer-Fall next year, and I-m wondering about gay places, I know about that Greenwich Village and Chelsea are the gay villages, but i would like to know gay bars, or nightclubs, I have friends there but, just in case Im alone one day, so if anyone could help me with gay places, in Manhattan only, that would be great

http://newyork.gaycities.com/. I haven't cruised gay bars in NYC (yet) but from talking to friends NYC has enough clubs that you can pick your niche: Arab, Latino, Black, Leather, Twink, Classy, Soviet Raunch lol. It just depends on your tastes!

Edit: And don't forget about Fire Island! http://fireisland.gaycities.com/