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Destinations : New
York
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Things to do and Free
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Shopping
in Manhattan
If you want to do your shopping in one hit you could try
Macy’s. This is the largest apparently store in the world. It’s
the third most visited site in New York and it runs over 11 floors
and takes up an entire city block. They sell just about everything
though curiously there is no toy section. We
also suggest paying a visit to Century
21 in the financial district. This is one place highly
recommended by visiting Northern Irish folk. It’s down in the
financial district just across the road from where the twin towers
used to be and it’s got a huge range of designer clothes at
cheaper prices.
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Empire
State Building
You get the best view of New York from here and it is most
famous of course not just as a New York landmark but having a big
hairy gorilla climbing up the outside of it. The telescopes cost 50
cents and you need to use them quickly as they only give you about
2 or 3 minutes. Admission is £6.50 |
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Bus
Tour of Manhattan
The open
top buses are a great way to see the city. A ticket costs
$35, about £23 and is valid for 24 hours. It allows you to get
on and off as often as you want so if you see a shop that takes your
fancy you can pop off, check it out and then hop back on the bus again.
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Ice
Skating
Ice skating in front of the Rockefeller
Centre is a must for everyone who comes to New York.
It costs around £14 for an hour and a half on the ice and that
includes the hire of your skates. We advise that you get there early
and avoid the crowds and there will be less people to bump in to! |
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Carnegie
Delicatessen
To take on the big apple you need to keep your strength up. There
are deli’s and eateries all over the city and the Carnegie
Delicatessen is one of the most famous and it's where
Woody Allen filmed the Broadway Danny Roe’s. Most of the sandwiches
were outrageously pricey at around £12 but they are huge. Joe's
advice is to get a doggie bag and to save the rest for later. |
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Staten
Island
If you're visiting New York for a week we would strongly recommend
just getting out of the city. At Grand Central Station they have one-day
getaway tickets where you take the train up to Hudson River, up to
Garrison or up to West Point. It’s a beautiful train ride and
it’s just nice to disconnect from the city.
Joe decided to head out of Manhattan, but instead of going upstate,
he opted for a ferry ride to Staten Island taking in the Statue of
Liberty en route.
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Grand
Central Terminal
Another must see, here in mid-town is the Grand
Central Terminal. It suffered neglect during the 70’s
and 80’s but has recently been restored to it’s former
glory. Half a million people come through here every single day and
many movies were shot here: Robin Williams saw people ballroom dancing
through it in the Fisher King, Kevin Costner had a shootout on the
steps in the Untouchables and Al Pacino went on his back, down the
escalator in Carlito’s Way.
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The
Metropolitan Museum
A great many of New York’s finest
museums are on a stretch of Fifth Avenue that has become known as
the Museum mile. The Metropolitan
museum of art is a huge building that you could easily
spend all day in. |
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Times
Square and Radio City Music Hall
Times Square is in the heart of New York theatre land. The closest
thing you’ll get to a Christmas Show is the Rockett’s
performance at Radio City Music Hall. You will find some of the best
entertainment in the world. Shows like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evita,
The Lion King and Mama Mia. You’ve got everything for all tastes.
The half price ticket booth in Times Square is exactly what it says
it is. You can get last minute tickets at half the price but be prepared
to queue.
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McSorley’s
Ale House
McSorley’s is the real deal. It’s been in New York since
1854 that means next year it celebrates it’s 158th year and
it’s a true spit and sawdust pub. McSorley's
is the oldest continuously operated pub in America. It didn’t
even close during prohibition.
Women were not allowed into McSorley’s until 1970 and ladies
bathrooms were only installed in 1986! Make sure you try McSorley's
own light and dark ale.
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The
Comedy Cellar
To round off the evening, Joe and Suzanne did something quintessentially
New York. They went to The
Comedy Cellar, a famous comedy club in the city. Chris
Rock, Jerry Seinfield, Andy Couthnan, our own Ed Burn and Lenny Henry
have all been through these doors. It cost’s about £10
to get in and you do have to buy two drinks while you are there.
Free
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