A cheap way to travel all around the city is obviously the NYC subway. Buy a 7 day fun pass so you can use the subway all you want. This includes NYC buses.

Hey totaly cool your coming to New York. You have to check out the TODAY show it is awsome. YOU can go outside on the plaza and have a chance to lisen to great music while being on the news. Check it out do it do it

One thing no has posted about NYC is that you have to LOOK UP! NYC has great architecture if you look for it. I enjoy just walking around and looking at the different buildings. It is really amaxing to see what was done when people really cared about what they were builing.

When going for dinner in NYC go to the pig and whistle for uber amazing irish cuisine and atmosphere--it's right off of broadway and not too expensive.

you have to walk the Broklyn bridge. That is a great experience and a great bridge. you can see lower manhatten well from the bridge and also, you guys should visit wall street to see the NYSE.

New York is the best option, especially in winter. The city may be cold, but its beautiful and a great exhibit of the melting pot and ambitions of americans.

The TJ's should see a Broadway show! Something like "Wicked" or "RENT" or my favorite, "42nd Street". They should take the 7 train to Times Square during the evening hours to see all the ads light up the city. The girls should also go to Madison Avenue and see expensive designer labels (but not buy them). For food, I definetly recommend Lombardi's pizzeria in Little Italy. It's said to be the first pizza in the country. To satisfy a sweet tooth, they should head to Dylan's Candy Bar on 59th and Lexingtion Avenue for two whole floors of sweets and delicious candy. Then, they should go to the Statue of Liberty in a cheap ferry ride.

1. Chinatown - if it hasn't been mentioned.
2. The Manhattan Research library which is on 42nd and 5th evenue. It has historical exhibits, free admission.
3. Brighton Beach - Russian community, near Coney Island and next to the Boardwalk. Try some of the food. There are baked foods "peroshki" and others for about $1 each.

I think they should visit time square. i also think if any of them like architecture to see the Flat Iron building. It is one of the best buildings in new york, even though it is not a skyscraper. You can see this building from the Empire state building, but you can't see all of the great deatails from there.

I've lived in New York for three years, and here are some of my favorite visitor-things-to-do:

As a classy alternative to the Empire State Building, here's a secret sky view tip: head to the top of the Marriott Marquis hotel on Times Square and, for the price of a cocktail, enjoy the midtown skyline in The View lounge which rotates. Arrive early evening to avoid the cover charge which kicks in after 9pm I think.

For a New York moment, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manahattan. Remember not to look back until you reach half-way across for break-taking views of the city. Oh, and there's an awesome icecream place just the other side in Brooklyn.

In Brooklyn, be sure to visit Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, a haven of beauty just a stone's throw from the chaos of NYC. Noted for it's pretty Japanese Garden, spring blossoms and summer roses - the garden has something to offer year-round. Nearby be sure to visit Brooklyn Museum. Also take a look at the famous façade of Brooklyn Public Library, and the Grand Army Plaza monument.

Here's a secret for modern art fans: head to the Museum of Modern Art - MOMA - on a Friday afternoon for free entry (saving a whopping $15 I think!). The museum is so huge that, even with the crowds of visitors, there's plenty to see.

In Queens head to the Queens Museum. They have an amazing scale model of New York City - the five boroughs. The museum is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, so also check out the famous sphere and other icons left over from the 1965 World Fair, the USTA tennis center (where the US Open is played) and Shea Stadium, home to the NY Mets baseball team. And, of course, to get to Flushing park, take the 7-Train subway... this elevated train provides awesome views of Manhattan.

Be sure to check out Union Square Farmers Market held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. And - if you're looking for beautiful people - have a coffee or lunch at The Coffee Shop on Union Square West... the waiters are wannabee models (and it's open until 5am) - it's kinda' tradition that model types work here when they are in the City! Food is mediocre, the waiters have attitude, but they're all dead cute

Here's a less-visited, but fascinating place... drop by the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Adjacent is the Peace Fountain sculpture. The sculpture depicts the battle between the Archangel Michael and Satan and includes the sun, moon and several animals around it. Also in uptown Manhattan, check out Grant's Tomb. And, here's another secret: Morris-Jumel Mansion is well-worth visiting... it is the oldest house in Manhattan (www.morrisjumel.org).

go upstate...generally speaking its awful but it would probably be an eye opener for someone to learn that New York not only is more than New York City, but includes the adirondacks and great lakes region.

If you venture upstate, you MUUUST stop in Rochester for a Garbage Plate at Nich Tahou's!!!

this place is a classic! cant get one of these anywhere else in the world, the only great thing left in rochester it is totally worth the trip. Check it out on wikipedia for more information.

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Originally posted by mr2z0:
you MUST take the circle line cruise and if you do it, do it early when it isn't too crowded. They go alllll the way around Manhatten island and you get to see a part of NYC that dosn't look like it at all but It also gives you some of the BEST views of the city.Back to the part of NYC that dosn't look lik it at all: i am talking about the back side of the island. it looks like you're no where near a city.I also recomend that you go to the rockafeller plaza's observation deck. it gives you a great view of the city and central park. you always see veiws from the Empire state buildings observation deck but never the rockafellers so you should see.I also reccomend that you see ground zero because if you havn't ever seen it, it is huge and sad.

Go to www.circleline42.com for information about the circle line cruise

Also, the rockafeller centers elivator for going to the observation deck is awsome because there is a window on the top of the elevator so you can see how fast you're going.they also light up the elivator shaft with colors and they play music. very fun and entertaining

Since you all will be in New York on Thanksgiving, you really have to get up early and go to the parade. It's one of my favorite childhood memories and you can't leave the city without doing it. After you find an American Thanksgiving dinner, get up the next day and experience Black Friday shopping!! Even if you don't buy anything, the experience alone is intense.

Food Cravings:

Serendipity

Located at 225 E 60th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves, New York, NY 10022

Very nice cafe with an eclectic mix of toys, ice cream, cheery young waitstaff and excited patrons scooping up delicacies like frozen hot chocolate and mammoth banana splits. They also have excellent lunch and dinner selections. You'll feel like a kid in a candy store. hehe.


Gray's Papaya

2090 Broadway
New York City, NY 10023-2802

If you got late night food cravings, go here. It's a hot dog joint, but Gray's fare has been known to be consumed by some big time stars, not to mention loads of regular people. The special is one juicy hot dog with a fruit drink for $1.45, or a single frank for 75 cents for budget diners.

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They should go to see a taping of one of the many TV shows filmed in New York. The ones I'd recommend are The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, or Saturday Night Live

Definitely see a TV show taping!

It is a lot of fun and really interesting to see the people involved up-close and personal. Plus...these are FREE entertainment for the audience! YAY for free.

Here's a link I found for shows currently taping in NYC
http://newyorkmetro.com/guides/cheap/tvtapings/index.html
(but some of the shows have changed, so call and make sure they're taping while ya'll are there).

Also check out these links...
www.audiencesunlimited.com
www.1iota.com

Can't wait for the show to start!