Things to do in NYC during the day?

Kwesi · #1 08-15-2011, 08:34 PM

So my family is on our annual NYC vacation and I was wondering what is there to do during the day that doesn't cost an arm and a leg

. I've found plenty of stuff at night (music, open mics and such) but I can't seem to find much during the day. Of course, there's shopping and visiting music stores but I'm thinking along the lines of events (plays, musicals, shows, etc). Any ideas?

basstotheface · #2 08-15-2011, 08:49 PM

Yankees or Mets games.

()smoke() · #3 08-15-2011, 08:53 PM

MoMA--always something fantastic happening...or lots of art galleries in the meatpacking district...one of my favorite things when i'm there is finding and trying new food (i don't mean i plop down and stuff my face, rather i sample a small bit of many varieties)

as an architect, i love to go see buildings--you might like that too, since you are a photographer...the guggenheim is a cool place, near central park too...lots of people watching opportunity everywhere

DUMBO--down under manhattan bridge overpass...this area sometimes has cool stuff going on, great views back to manhattan

...anyhow, that's an 'outsiders' perspective, from someone who loves NYC

Kwesi · #4 08-15-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by basstotheface

Yankees or Mets games.

Ew, sports

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Dr. Cheese · #5 08-15-2011, 09:21 PM

If you are in Manhattan, go the 46 or 48th street where all the cool music stores are. You might also want to go over to Brooklyn and visit Roger Sadowsky's shop.

As an African American, especially one whose Dad is an immigrant, you should check out the African Cemetary National Park in Lower Manhattan. Most people don't know that Lower Manhattan was the country's largest black cemetary until the end of the 18th century. About 20,00 Africans were buried there.

Visit Central Park, and go to Harlem and check out the Apollo.

MJ5150 · #6 08-15-2011, 09:45 PM

People watch in Times Square, or go down by Wall Street in the AM as everyone is rushing to work. Walk against the flow of the crowd, super slow, and holding a full cup of scorching hot coffee.

-Mike

jonathan_matos5 · #7 08-15-2011, 10:17 PM

The Met!

go to a taping of crappy day time talk show?

visit ground zero.

eat felafel from a cart or other cart food. photograph architecture.

central park? street performers.

have a beer at a dive bar.

eat real pizza!

oldrocker · #8 08-15-2011, 10:59 PM

For free you can spend some time at Bryant Park. Very nice small park - always something going on there:

bryantpark

Right behind Bryant Park is the NY Pulbic Library. The Library is currently hosting a free exhibition commemorating it's 100th year with some interesting items.

Celebrating 100 Years | The New York Public Library

Joe Nerve · #9 08-15-2011, 11:03 PM

Take a train ride to coney island. Pack a bathing suit and hit the beach while you're there.

GeneralElectric · #10 08-16-2011, 01:19 AM

You're back in NYC? Hit me up man, maybe we'll grab a bite to eat or a drink. I don't think I can make it to the G2G this year with my gigging schedule.

Kwesi · #11 08-16-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

You're back in NYC? Hit me up man, maybe we'll grab a bite to eat or a drink. I don't think I can make it to the G2G this year with my gigging schedule.

Yea, man. Was hoping I could've caught you on Sunday! Saw a P bass that looked like the one you brought last year and I thought you were there but when I looked around you weren't, lol. If you've got nothing to do today or hit me on Facebook

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GeneralElectric · #12 08-16-2011, 01:33 AM

I might go to Manhattan tomorrow night to watch Back to the Future at a bar. Free popcorn. Eh? Tempting?

I sold that gold P.

I've got other ones though.

Phil Smith · #13 08-16-2011, 08:53 AM

Half price theater tickets are available for same day performances of many shows and the Fringe Festival is underway as well which is pretty cheap.

jim777 · #14 08-16-2011, 09:18 AM

Bronx Zoo? I'm trying to remember what subway you need to get there, but it is awesome. It used to be 'donation' on Tuesday and Thursday, so those two days were cheaper in general, but I haven't been in 5 years.

55 Bar is the place for jazz at night, not sure who's playing there tonight though. http://55bar.com/

**WillPlay4Food** · #15 08-16-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jim777

Bronx Zoo? I'm trying to remember what subway you need to get there, but it is awesome. It used to be 'donation' on Tuesday and Thursday, so those two days were cheaper in general, but I haven't been in 5 years.

55 Bar is the place for jazz at night, not sure who's playing there tonight though. ::::::The 55 Bar::::::

Was going to mention the Bronx Zoo as well. We're bringing my son there next week sometime.

steamthief · #16 08-16-2011, 11:28 AM

Geez, just go walk around! It's New York, the coolest city in the US and A!

Kawai-chang · #17 08-16-2011, 12:30 PM

Land your glider on the roof of a building, hook up with Cabbie, Professor and Adreinne Barbeau, rescue the president from Isaac Hayes, make a dashing escape.

guitar ed · #18 08-16-2011, 07:37 PM

Museum of Natural History.
Central Park Zoo.
Ellis Island.
Staten Island Ferry.
Empire State Building (at sunset & night is really cool).
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (They have a musical instrument collection).
St. Patricks Cathedral.
The Forbes Museum used to have a large collection of Faberge Eggs. Amazing.
Central Park in general.
New York City Library.
Grand Central Terminal (not Station).
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

As posted above, WALK through NYC. There are lots of little things that are truly amazing to see & do.

Have fun,

edg

rogerbmiller · #19 09-23-2011, 06:29 PM

Depending on the age of your kids here are some thoughts:

Central park zoo
Uss Intrepid and museum
Museum of natural history
The aquarium (it is in Brooklyn so this would be an all day affair)

Tupac · #20 09-24-2011, 07:24 AM

My aunt has an apartment in Lower East Manhatten and I recently stayed with her for a week there. LOVE that city!