CityGrl said:
From what I hear, NYC is much faster-paced than DC...
A must is to go to - ground zero, your location said chelsea pier is only three miles, it is right down the street. You do not get the full view on TV, they are still taking down the condemed buildings. You can tell any cabbie where you want to go, we always took a cab when we stayed on Broadway.(can't remember the amount but I know it was less than $20 including tip) Regardless of what you hear, the taxi drivers we got were very friendly. Because of some of our cab drivers, they told us where stuff was and what not to miss, some pointed out flea markets and how to get a good deal.
NBC studios is right off rockafeller center, go early morning and wave at the people back home during the newscast. I have to agree with Vrai, I love it up there.
Beside where else can you get good deals on the street from the men in trenchcoats! Becareful of some of the stuff they sell, some of the knock offs or stolen goods are cheaper than ebay. But we have found out a secret, that my youngest taught us. When dealing with a street "merchant" and you are bartering with them and they don't seem to want to budge, have your partner say oh hurry is that the police? They will agree with what you want to pay and have you grab from them real quick. ex: sunglasses, he wanted $25. for two, after that ploy, we got 4 pr for 25.00!
Central park carriage ride is a must also, I believe Christo will still have his orange flags still up, not sure though. Enjoy and have fun, its a trip to watch and hear all the people, esp. the traffic with all the beeping horns!
in her 