NYC Suggestions

[wtwo3]

Will be travelling to NYC and staying in the Bronx for about 4 days next week. While I've been to NYC, it's been a LONG time and I don't remember much.

Travelling with the family so that includes a 4 year old and a 4 month old, so that'll definitely slow us down a lot.

Here's what I've got so far:
Bronx Zoo
Central Park
Statue of Liberty
Hudson Yard
Orchard Beach

Places to eat:
John's on Bleecker St
Ess-a-bagel
Katz's
Di Fara (I'm not sure how practical this will be as it's over an hour away)

Any other suggestions for things to do/places to eat?

[Markr]

We enjoyed eating at Ellen’s Stardust Diner (for the entertainment), and a horse and carriage ride around Central Park.

[cmyx6go]

The view from the top of the Empire State Bldg is breathtaking. Not sure if the kids will appreciate it.

I haven't been to Manhattan in years, and don't have kids so I really can't comment on kid friendly things to do or places to eat.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

The view from the top of the Empire State Bldg is breathtaking. Not sure if the kids will appreciate it.

I haven't been to Manhattan in years, and don't have kids so I really can't comment on kid friendly things to do or places to eat.

I do want to incorporate a nice view into the trip. Have you done Hudson Yard? That also seems like a pretty good view point. Not sure how it compares to Empire State.

[cconz]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I do want to incorporate a nice view into the trip. Have you done Hudson Yard? That also seems like a pretty good view point. Not sure how it compares to Empire State.

I have never been to top of the Empire State Building but I have been to The Edge at Hudson Yards and the view is spectacular. Pretty wild to be outside that high up, and be able to look straight down the glass floor. With the proximity to the river I can't imagine how the Empire State view could beat it.

[BMWILUVU]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Will be travelling to NYC and staying in the Bronx for about 4 days next week. While I've been to NYC, it's been a LONG time and I don't remember much.

Travelling with the family so that includes a 4 year old and a 4 month old, so that'll definitely slow us down a lot.

Here's what I've got so far:
Bronx Zoo
Central Park
Statue of Liberty
Hudson Yard
Orchard Beach

Places to eat:
John's on Bleecker St
Ess-a-bagel
Katz's
Di Fara (I'm not sure how practical this will be as it's over an hour away)

Any other suggestions for things to do/places to eat?

Freedom Tower or WTC then free-ferry to/from Staten Island.
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge then eat cheesecake at Junior's then Brooklyn Botanical Garden ( I think there is a petting zoo inside).
Hudson Yard is a big waste of time imo, its a mall and a bunch of staircases.
As far as specific places to eat in NYC, its endless.

[M_Six]

Ballfields Cafe in Central Park is a great place for a quick lunch. Right near the carousel, too. And Rosa Mexicano (several of them in NYC) has awesome guac that they make right at your table. One of them is right across from Lincoln Center in a building I lived in decades ago.

https://www.rosamexicano.com/

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I do want to incorporate a nice view into the trip. Have you done Hudson Yard? That also seems like a pretty good view point. Not sure how it compares to Empire State.

No, I haven't done Hudson Yard. I just goggled it, the Edge looks pretty cool.
Both are about 100 stories high but the Edge in Hudson yards shows glass floors and is a suspended deck.

[purpl3ish]

Hey would be glad to help as i've been here my whole life!

It depends on what you're trying to do, touristy things to do I'm sure visiting Times Square might be on your bucket list as well. Orchard Beach is cool but nothing too crazy I would suggest for a first timer here. The high line in manhattan is also nice.

If you feel like venturing into Brooklyn even though it's far away , South Brooklyn would have some nice stuff for you and the kids; Coney Island, the Aquarium, original Nathan's, boardwalk and rides at Coney Island.

DiFara personally is not our best pizza anymore in Brooklyn, I'd highly suggest Lucali which is more of a sit down place, L & B Spumoni gardens for the signature square slices where the sauce is on top of the cheese(they've also went down in quality recently too), or even a new place by me as well called "Lucia of Avenue X". But you could definitely make a day out of coming into South Brooklyn with plenty of things to do/places to eat!

Would be glad to help you out with anything else too

[NYG]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Will be travelling to NYC and staying in the Bronx for about 4 days next week. While I've been to NYC, it's been a LONG time and I don't remember much.

Travelling with the family so that includes a 4 year old and a 4 month old, so that'll definitely slow us down a lot.

Here's what I've got so far:
Bronx Zoo
Central Park
Statue of Liberty
Hudson Yard
Orchard Beach

Places to eat:
John's on Bleecker St
Ess-a-bagel
Katz's
Di Fara (I'm not sure how practical this will be as it's over an hour away)

Any other suggestions for things to do/places to eat?

DiFara is my favorite pizza but it's not worth the trip from the Bronx - plenty of good pizza in Manhattan. (Joe's on Carmine, Prince Street, etc) If you do come to Brooklyn, stop by L&Bs and get an upside down square too.

Hudson Yards is kind of overrated - and I built one of the buildings + one of the guys who designed the means and methods for constructing the vessel. Highline Park is pretty cool in the area

Visit the Freedom Tower/Oculus

Brookfield Place Mall + Battery Park walk should be nice for your family

Honestly, I'd avoid Times Square. The bright lights are about the only thing worth seeing there.

Remember this city is a dirty chithole infested with nutjobs and the new Mayor is doing a bang up job making it worse.

[purpl3ish]

Originally Posted by NYG

DiFara is my favorite pizza but it's not worth the trip from the Bronx - plenty of good pizza in Manhattan. (Joe's on Carmine, Prince Street, etc) If you do come to Brooklyn, stop by L&Bs and get an upside down square too.

Hudson Yards is kind of overrated - and I built one of the buildings + one of the guys who designed the means and methods for constructing the vessel. Highline Park is pretty cool in the area

Visit the Freedom Tower/Oculus

Brookfield Place Mall + Battery Park walk should be nice for your family

Honestly, I'd avoid Times Square. The bright lights are about the only thing worth seeing there.

Remember this city is a dirty chithole infested with nutjobs and the new Mayor is doing a bang up job making it worse.

Totally forgot about prince street pizza, yes that is 100% my fave in manhattan

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by purpl3ish

Totally forgot about prince street pizza, yes that is 100% my fave in manhattan

I'm curious to try it. I've actually tried the recipe for prince street pizza at home so I have an idea of what it's supposed to taste like... would be awesome to try the real thing

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by purpl3ish

Hey would be glad to help as i've been here my whole life!

It depends on what you're trying to do, touristy things to do I'm sure visiting Times Square might be on your bucket list as well. Orchard Beach is cool but nothing too crazy I would suggest for a first timer here. The high line in manhattan is also nice.

If you feel like venturing into Brooklyn even though it's far away , South Brooklyn would have some nice stuff for you and the kids; Coney Island, the Aquarium, original Nathan's, boardwalk and rides at Coney Island.

DiFara personally is not our best pizza anymore in Brooklyn, I'd highly suggest Lucali which is more of a sit down place, L & B Spumoni gardens for the signature square slices where the sauce is on top of the cheese(they've also went down in quality recently too), or even a new place by me as well called "Lucia of Avenue X". But you could definitely make a day out of coming into South Brooklyn with plenty of things to do/places to eat!

Would be glad to help you out with anything else too

Awesome suggestions! I'll definitely have to pitch a day in south Brooklyn and see what they say. Do you have any recommendations for Manhattan area?

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by NYG

DiFara is my favorite pizza but it's not worth the trip from the Bronx - plenty of good pizza in Manhattan. (Joe's on Carmine, Prince Street, etc) If you do come to Brooklyn, stop by L&Bs and get an upside down square too.

Hudson Yards is kind of overrated - and I built one of the buildings + one of the guys who designed the means and methods for constructing the vessel. Highline Park is pretty cool in the area

Visit the Freedom Tower/Oculus

Brookfield Place Mall + Battery Park walk should be nice for your family

Honestly, I'd avoid Times Square. The bright lights are about the only thing worth seeing there.

Remember this city is a dirty chithole infested with nutjobs and the new Mayor is doing a bang up job making it worse.

Yeah I think we're probably avoiding times square. That's one thing I do remember from my last time there - and while it was definitely something worth seeing, not sure I want to go there again.

Noted on Hudson Yard - would you say it's not worth going for the view from the Edge either? Was hoping to get a nice viewpoint but if we do Statue of Liberty then that may offer the view I'm looking for?

I'll add Joe's and Prince Street to the list. Have you tried John's on Bleecker St? That was recommended to me by someone.

[Markr]

Here are a couple of pics I took from the Empire State - sorry they are sideways, no idea how to change it.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Awesome suggestions! I'll definitely have to pitch a day in south Brooklyn and see what they say. Do you have any recommendations for Manhattan area?

Although I agree with Purpl3ish's recommendations, it's not South Brooklyn. L&B is Bensonhurst, maybe Gravesend. Coney Island is a few minutes away from there.

South Brooklyn is closer to Manhattan, down by Carol Gardens and Red Hook.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Although I agree with Purpl3ish's recommendations, it's not South Brooklyn. L&B is Bensonhurst, maybe Gravesend. Coney Island is a few minutes away from there.

South Brooklyn is closer to Manhattan, down by Carol Gardens and Red Hook.

Just looked it up on a map.... now that's confusing

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by purpl3ish

Hey would be glad to help as i've been here my whole life!

It depends on what you're trying to do, touristy things to do I'm sure visiting Times Square might be on your bucket list as well. Orchard Beach is cool but nothing too crazy I would suggest for a first timer here. The high line in manhattan is also nice.

If you feel like venturing into Brooklyn even though it's far away , South Brooklyn would have some nice stuff for you and the kids; Coney Island, the Aquarium, original Nathan's, boardwalk and rides at Coney Island.

DiFara personally is not our best pizza anymore in Brooklyn, I'd highly suggest Lucali which is more of a sit down place, L & B Spumoni gardens for the signature square slices where the sauce is on top of the cheese(they've also went down in quality recently too), or even a new place by me as well called "Lucia of Avenue X". But you could definitely make a day out of coming into South Brooklyn with plenty of things to do/places to eat!

Would be glad to help you out with anything else too

L&B isnt all that. i dont get the hype. I used live on W 3rd st.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Although I agree with Purpl3ish's recommendations, it's not South Brooklyn. L&B is Bensonhurst, maybe Gravesend. Coney Island is a few minutes away from there.

South Brooklyn is closer to Manhattan, down by Carol Gardens and Red Hook.

Coney Island is nice during the day and only during the day.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Yeah I think we're probably avoiding times square. That's one thing I do remember from my last time there - and while it was definitely something worth seeing, not sure I want to go there again.

Noted on Hudson Yard - would you say it's not worth going for the view from the Edge either? Was hoping to get a nice viewpoint but if we do Statue of Liberty then that may offer the view I'm looking for?

I'll add Joe's and Prince Street to the list. Have you tried John's on Bleecker St? That was recommended to me by someone.

It's certainly a wild view but once you're done, there's not much else to do after. You'd be better off grabbing a bite at Westlight in Brooklyn and soaking in the views there. The best views of Manhattan are from Brooklyn.

John's has awesome pizza. Whenever I have friends/family visit, aside from treating them to one of the classic NYC pizza spots, everyone is always blown away by Artichoke pizza too. It's ridiculously good - especially when you've had some drinks.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

L&B isnt all that. i dont get the hype. I used live on W 3rd st.

L&B is dope but I'd rather get a sandwich from Lionis if I'm in Bensonhurst. I lived in Bensonhurst for a few years and wtwo3 should definitely not go there.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by NYG

L&B is dope but I'd rather get a sandwich from Lionis if I'm in Bensonhurst. I lived in Bensonhurst for a few years and wtwo3 should definitely not go there.

Brooklyn definitely has great spots to eat, but some areas you have to be in and out. No such thing as going for a walk lol