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[600West218]

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!

Never been to the Museum of Sex and don't even know what Pommes Frites is but I can tell you that you should definitely go to the top of eitehr the ESB or Rockefellor Center. Which one to choose is simple. If you go during daylight hours go to Top of the Rock. In fact, the best thing to do (by far) is go to Top of the Rock about an hour before sundown and stay for the sun set and when the lights of the city first come on. Absolutely spectacular.

BUt if you only go after dark then the ESB could be considered better.

[VelesHomais]

And Guggenheim or MOMA?

MET.

Although it is worth visiting Guggenheim just for the architecture.

[bajanssen]

Is Coney Island worth visit with a 3 year old? We'll be in New York in September.

[Bogframe]

Originally Posted by bajanssen

Is Coney Island worth visit with a 3 year old? We'll be in New York in September.

Definitely. Deno's Wonder Wheel Park has great kiddie rides, so does the new Luna Park. Coney Island Beach is safe for all ages, and the Boardwalk is a great place to see it all. There are also myriad great places to eat, like Nathan's, Grimaldi's Pizza and Tom's (on the Boardwalk) to name but three.

[bajanssen]

Originally Posted by Bogframe

Definitely. Deno's Wonder Wheel Park has great kiddie rides, so does the new Luna Park. Coney Island Beach is safe for all ages, and the Boardwalk is a great place to see it all. There are also myriad great places to eat, like Nathan's, Grimaldi's Pizza and Tom's (on the Boardwalk) to name but three.

Thanks for the reply. We will be sure to visit!

[Bogframe]

Originally Posted by bajanssen

Thanks for the reply. We will be sure to visit!

Enjoy your visit. Being that we live three stops away, we go quite often and always have a great time! I've just been informed that the B&B Carousel will be up and running by the time you get there. Your three year old will love it!

[Bogframe]

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

The Stonewall is considered to be the place where the Gay Rights movement began and it's still in its original location.

The Duplex is a Gay-friendly cabaret near The Stonewall.

I'm sure if you visit either of these legendary places, there will be someone who could steer you to others.

[bajanssen]

Originally Posted by Bogframe

Enjoy your visit. Being that we live three stops away, we go quite often and always have a great time! I've just been informed that the B&B Carousel will be up and running by the time you get there. Your three year old will love it!

Thiswill be my sixt visit to New York but never have I been to C.I.
I read, if interpreted correctly, that the in September the rides are only opened in weekends?

I am realy looking forward to showing New York to my daughter and inlaws.

Thanks in advance for the info!

[redbaron_012]

.......and I think if you keep to the right on footpaths ?

[Taller, Better]

Pretty excited as I booked a little getaway in NYC in April. Haven't been since 2000 so I'll bet a lot has changed!

I'll be staying at a hotel very close to Penn Station, and hoping there are some good and reasonably priced delis around there.
Dying for some NYC deli food...

[Bogframe]

Originally Posted by bajanssen

Thiswill be my sixt visit to New York but never have I been to C.I.
I read, if interpreted correctly, that the in September the rides are only opened in weekends?

I am realy looking forward to showing New York to my daughter and inlaws.

Thanks in advance for the info!

After Labor Day (Monday, the 2nd of September) The rides will only be open on Weekends. A good place to keep informed about the Coney Island scene is www.coneyisland.com

[Nexis]

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Pretty excited as I booked a little getaway in NYC in April. Haven't been since 2000 so I'll bet a lot has changed!

I'll be staying at a hotel very close to Penn Station, and hoping there are some good and reasonably priced delis around there.
Dying for some NYC deli food...

Which week in April , me and few forums are going to go see the one of the nearby Cherry Blossom festivals....wouldn't mind a canuck joining us.

[bajanssen]

Originally Posted by Bogframe

After Labor Day (Monday, the 2nd of September) The rides will only be open on Weekends. A good place to keep informed about the Coney Island scene is www.coneyisland.com

Thanks for the great info!!!

[Bogframe]

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Pretty excited as I booked a little getaway in NYC in April. Haven't been since 2000 so I'll bet a lot has changed!

I'll be staying at a hotel very close to Penn Station, and hoping there are some good and reasonably priced delis around there.
Dying for some NYC deli food...

I highly recommend The Carnegie Deli (854 7th Avenue at 55th Street) for sky-high Pastrami and corned beef or Katz's Deli (205 East Houston Street), the only deli left in NYC that still slices their meat by hand. Put a dollar on the counter before you order and you'll get a nicer sandwich. (Don't say anything, it's unspoken)

[Draegen]

This isn't exactly a question about visiting, but living for 2 years. Where would be a safe and affordable place to live if you had to commute into Manhatten to the University Of Columbia? My sister and I will be going for College but campus housing would be too expensive.

[Nexis]

Originally Posted by Draegen

This isn't exactly a question about visiting, but living for 2 years. Where would be a safe and affordable place to live if you had to commute into Manhatten to the University Of Columbia? My sister and I will be going for College but campus housing would be too expensive.

Up there is tricky , you could try New Jersey across the River , but what is your rent range?

[Draegen]

Originally Posted by Nexis

Up there is tricky , you could try New Jersey across the River , but what is your rent range?

Around 1000, my brother will be helping us with the rent.

[Nexis]

Originally Posted by Draegen

Around 1000, my brother will be helping us with the rent.

The Average rent in NYC is 3500$ for a one bedroom. There are some parts of the outer fringes of the Urban Core , but still you'll be look at paying 1200$. But look in New Jersey in the cities of Newark in the Downtown & The Ironbound Average rent is about 1300 for a 2 bedroom , although some newer buildings have rents about 900$ at least for a 1 bedroom, Look in Bayonne the average rent is 1100 for a one bedroom , Kearny is about the same. You will have the option of taking the bus to 42nd Street Terminal or the Regional Rail to 34th Street , then taking the Subway uptown which would take about an hour.

[kiku99]

I've just heard that the Statue of Liberty - Ellis island is temporarily closed for renovation. Please can someone suggest me other alternative ways to see the statue. Taking a ferry to Staten island? thanks.

[Jrobinson84]

Originally Posted by kiku99

I've just heard that the Statue of Liberty - Ellis island is temporarily closed for renovation. Please can someone suggest me other alternative ways to see the statue. Taking a ferry to Staten island? thanks.

Staten Island Ferry would be your best bet. Or a trip to Governor's Island. There are some good views from there, albeit a bit farther.