I've finally made reservations for my trip in April to the World Journalism Institute's Alumni Conference.
I'm starting to plan out what I'll be doing in my off-time from the conference.
I'm heading up there early in the morning on April 17. My goal is to check my bags at the hotel (which I have yet to reserve - location will depend on what else I do that day) and goof around doing touristy things that day and during the day on April 18. Then the conference starts the evening of April 18. I'll do all the conference stuff, more touristy things and be back to work the next morning.
I'd like to solicit recommendations for things to do... so if you have any suggestions, let me know!
So far, I want to do/see the following:
Either a Yankees or Mets game (they both play the 17th). My preference is for the Yankees (because I'm a fan and they'll be playing the Red Sox), but I'll settle for the Mets (because it's their last season in the old stadium)
Dylan's Candy Bar (I saw it on an episode of Kimora Lee Simmons' show and I've been asked to bring Allison Flynn, assistant lifestyles editor, back a souvenier) http://www.dylanscandybar.com/
The Empire State Building (because I didn't get to go there last time)
H&M (because there's not one around here and I didn't get to spend much time in there last time I was in the city)
Broadway show
Ground Zero
Central Park (and the zoo)
Statue of Liberty
Buy soup from the real "Soup Nazi" of "Seinfeld" fame and visit the "Sex in the City" Magnolia Bakery, which really does exist. http://girlfriendsgetaway.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/new-york-city-unusual-and-crazy-fun/
Fabric district (my mother will be jealous)
Any other must-sees? Let me know what you recommend in the comments section!
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4 comments:
Your trip sounds like it will be terrific! If you like Jewish deli food -- or have never sampled really good corned beef or pastrami, I'd highly recommend Katz's Deli on Houston. This is the real deal.
What about one of the art museums? So many to choose from -- I especially like the Met up by Central Park.
Check out this link a week or two before your trip to find NYC sales for that week at http://nymag.com/shopping/articles/sb/.
This is a great site for all things NYC. The restaurant guide might be helpful, too.
Have a great time. So much to see and do -- so little time.
Thanks for the tips!
I really do want to go to the Met, but I could spend an entire week in there...
Emily-
Ground Zero and the Central Park Zoo are both worth your time.
Literally across the street from Ground Zero is some of the best shopping in town-- 21st Century... a local favorite. It's on the corner at Cortlandt Street.
Baseball-- gotta be the Yankees...
http://www.c21stores.com/#/home/
Amelia
You know of my affinity for chocolate .... 'nuff said. :)
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