Author Topic: weekend in NYC (Read 8320 times)

michigancat · « **on:** May 06, 2011, 10:52:46 AM »

taking a weekend in NYC just for fun (my first

). I'm traveling with some pretty poor planners and don't want to just sit around. I want to see moma and/or guggenheim, but beyond that, I just want to have the most fun for the least amount of money (because I'm cheap).

What should I do?

CNS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2011, 10:54:23 AM »

Should expand this thread to "weekend trips" in general. Looking for something similar this summer with similar needs(inexpensive, cool crap to do, etc)

I was thinking Chicago.

michigancat · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:04:03 AM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on May 06, 2011, 10:54:23 AM

Should expand this thread to "weekend trips" in general. Looking for something similar this summer with similar needs(inexpensive, cool crap to do, etc)

I was thinking Chicago.

I have taken quite a few weekend trips to chi. what do you want/like to do? My tip is to stay by Midway or O'Hare and take the train downtown. Save a lot on hotels (which will prob. be the most expensive part of your trip)

_33 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:16:47 AM »

My wife and I only had 8 hrs in NYC a couple summers ago so we took the DD bus tour which included passes around the statue of liberty and to the top of the Empire State Building. I know everyone will say this is lame but NYC is scary when you've never been before and you're alone. It was nice to be taken around without having to think about stuff, you know.

steve dave · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:20:54 AM »

hmmmm, your cheapness makes me think you may enjoy taking the subway down to canal street tons buy tons of cheap knock off stuff. it's really fascinating how the guys standing out front quietly say, "COUGHguccibagsinbackifyouwanttocheckthemoutCOUGH" as you walk by. What part of town are you staying in? I bet GOSP can tell you all the cool hipster places/free music type stuff that's going on.

CNS · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:23:53 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 11:04:03 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on May 06, 2011, 10:54:23 AM
Should expand this thread to "weekend trips" in general. Looking for something similar this summer with similar needs(inexpensive, cool crap to do, etc)

I was thinking Chicago.

I have taken quite a few weekend trips to chi. what do you want/like to do? My tip is to stay by Midway or O'Hare and take the train downtown. Save a lot on hotels (which will prob. be the most expensive part of your trip)

Good tip on hotel.

I really want to see the industry museum/aquarium/hist museum. Wife will prob want none of that. I imagine she is just up for shopping. We will prob do a two day trip and spend one day in one of the museums and one day doing her thing.

EMAWgeddon · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2011, 11:44:29 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 10:52:46 AM

taking a weekend in NYC just for fun (my first ). I'm traveling with some pretty poor planners and don't want to just sit around. I want to see moma and/or guggenheim, but beyond that, I just want to have the most fun for the least amount of money (because I'm cheap).

What should I do?

The most fun I have had on the very cheap in NYC, was taking the subway out to Coney Island with a friend, buying some beers at a grocery store and walking around on the boardwalk people watching (brown bag laws) There are rides and hot dogs too if you are into that.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:29:39 PM »

Everyone cool will be in the Hamptons so have fun.

Poster formerly known as jthutch · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM »

I am also looking to do something for a weekend but more local. Maybe something that is a 3 hr drive or so. I can be in KC in 3 hrs also can be in OKC in 3 hrs give or take. It is my 10th aniversery this July and we don't have a lot of time to take off of work as my wife has used all her vacation and sick leave due to a extended time off work for medical issues. Anyway was wanting to take her some where and have fun.

We love amusment parks (lame I know) but thought we would maybe go to one with out the kids and we could ride the big kids rides. Is Worlds of Fun better than Frontier City that is in OKC? Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc... Was going to get a pretty nice hotel.

yat · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM

I am also looking to do something for a weekend but more local. Maybe something that is a 3 hr drive or so. I can be in KC in 3 hrs also can be in OKC in 3 hrs give or take. It is my 10th aniversery this July and we don't have a lot of time to take off of work as my wife has used all her vacation and sick leave due to a extended time off work for medical issues. Anyway was wanting to take her some where and have fun.

We love amusment parks (lame I know) but thought we would maybe go to one with out the kids and we could ride the big kids rides. Is Worlds of Fun better than Frontier City that is in OKC? Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc... Was going to get a pretty nice hotel.

lulz - Amazing how quickly the NYC thread devolved into a "Worlds of Fun or Frontier City?" thread. Very Kstateo

michigancat · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:05:37 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 11:20:54 AM

What part of town are you staying in? I bet GOSP can tell you all the cool hipster places/free music type stuff that's going on.

staying near times square. not traveling w/ hipstery people.

steve dave · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:08:07 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 01:05:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 11:20:54 AM
What part of town are you staying in? I bet GOSP can tell you all the cool hipster places/free music type stuff that's going on.

staying near times square. not traveling w/ hipstery people.

well, take those hicks to see a show and then take them to juniors for dessert afterword

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM

I am also looking to do something for a weekend but more local. Maybe something that is a 3 hr drive or so. I can be in KC in 3 hrs also can be in OKC in 3 hrs give or take. It is my 10th aniversery this July and we don't have a lot of time to take off of work as my wife has used all her vacation and sick leave due to a extended time off work for medical issues. Anyway was wanting to take her some where and have fun.

We love amusment parks (lame I know) but thought we would maybe go to one with out the kids and we could ride the big kids rides. Is Worlds of Fun better than Frontier City that is in OKC? Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc... Was going to get a pretty nice hotel.

You're god damned right Worlds of Fun is better.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:10:45 PM »

Anybody here ever been to China? I'm trying to plan my next trip. China seems like it would be pretty cool, but I'd like some input.

michigancat · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:12:24 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 01:08:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 01:05:37 PM
Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 11:20:54 AM
What part of town are you staying in? I bet GOSP can tell you all the cool hipster places/free music type stuff that's going on.

staying near times square. not traveling w/ hipstery people.

well, take those hicks to see a show and then take them to juniors for dessert afterword

thanks for the help steve. really appreciate it.

in all seriousness I may have to split off.

steve dave · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:14:49 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 01:12:24 PM

in all seriousness I may have to split off.

One of the best times I have had in NYC was when mrs. dave had a conference and I just roamed around by myself for three days straight.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:27:37 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 01:14:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 01:12:24 PM
in all seriousness I may have to split off.

One of the best times I have had in NYC was when mrs. dave had a conference and I just roamed around by myself for three days straight.

did that a while back. I almost starved though because I kept holding out for a better restaurant, which I assumed was just on the next block. I'd almost commit then decide to cross the street, or go another block.

Trim · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:29:56 PM »

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM

Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc...

Try the PIA in OKC.

Poster formerly known as jthutch · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:31:36 PM »

Quote from: Trim on May 06, 2011, 01:29:56 PM

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM
Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc...

Try the PIA in OKC.

Can I trust you or is this a "Kite's has the best hamburgers?"

pissclams · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:31:43 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2011, 01:14:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2011, 01:12:24 PM
in all seriousness I may have to split off.

One of the best times I have had in NYC was when mrs. dave had a conference and I just roamed around by myself for three days straight.

steve "NYC" dave

stNevYe daCve

Trim · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:34:11 PM »

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 01:31:36 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 06, 2011, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM
Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc...

Try the PIA in OKC.
Can I trust you or is this a "Kite's has the best hamburgers?"

If you're drunk around a Tannahill-esque cop when walking to your nice hotel, you'll be granted access to the PIA.

Poster formerly known as jthutch · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:36:03 PM »

Quote from: Trim on May 06, 2011, 01:34:11 PM

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: Trim on May 06, 2011, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on May 06, 2011, 12:33:40 PM
Any other things that are in those locations worth checking out? Night life etc...

Try the PIA in OKC.
Can I trust you or is this a "Kite's has the best hamburgers?"

If you're drunk around a Tannahill-esque cop when walking to your nice hotel, you'll be granted access to the PIA.

Do NOT want!

jmlynch1 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:45:05 PM »

pissclams · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:45:22 PM »

rusty you'll like hell's kitchen's restaurant row which has a ton of international food restaurants(Ninth Street does a big international food festival in may), check out the lower east side at night for some cool bars/live music. The bohemian in you will appreciate the East Village. And you should head uptown to Harlem and see Rucker Park @ 155th St, it's right across the river from Yankee Stadium.

wELLsculptedbrows · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2011, 02:12:43 PM »

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the Staten Island Ferry/booze cruise is a great and free (minus the extremely reasonable cost of the tall boys) way to spend and afternoon or evening in NYC.