OT - Trip to NY in November

[Celo]

Hey Guys

I bet this kind of thread existed like 2487962 times here. But since I didn't find a recent one I am going to make a new one, hope you don't kill me haha

I'll be in NY from November 19th until November 29th, so I got plenty of questions which you can hopefully answer.

The most important question, the ticket question, has already been asked in another thread. You guys are recommending stubhub, is it possible to get seats in the lower rows via stubhub, too?

Since I just booked flights without a hotel, any recommendation on a good & cheap lodging?

Last but not least some tourist questions.

What's the best place for watching Knicks road games, any good sports bar?

What about night clubs, or generally places to be in New York?

Best restaurants?

Any locations which can't be find in a tourist guide but a worth a visit?

Final Question: I got open jaw flights, my return flight goes from Chicago. What's the easiest way of getting to Chicago? Domestic flight, train, bus?

That's it. Sorry for all these questions. This is going to be my first trip to the US ever, so I'm pretty excited and curious.

Oh, and by the way, I'm 22 years old, might be important to know my age in order to answer some of the questions haha

[BKlutch]

Hey Guys

I bet this kind of thread existed like 2487962 times here. But since I didn't find a recent one I am going to make a new one, hope you don't kill me haha

I'll be in NY from November 19th until November 29th, so I got plenty of questions which you can hopefully answer.

The most important question, the ticket question, has already been asked in another thread. You guys are recommending stubhub, is it possible to get seats in the lower rows via stubhub, too?

Since I just booked flights without a hotel, any recommendation on a good & cheap lodging?

Last but not least some tourist questions.

What's the best place for watching Knicks road games, any good sports bar?

What about night clubs, or generally places to be in New York?

Best restaurants?

Any locations which can't be find in a tourist guide but a worth a visit?

Final Question: I got open jaw flights, my return flight goes from Chicago. What's the easiest way of getting to Chicago? Domestic flight, train, bus?

That's it. Sorry for all these questions. This is going to be my first trip to the US ever, so I'm pretty excited and curious.

Oh, and by the way, I'm 22 years old, might be important to know my age in order to answer some of the questions haha

22? I can't even remember being no fricken 22. My wife made me forget all that great stuff back then. LOL.

NY - Chicago is painful on a bus. Try getting a cheap plane ticket online.

I'll defer to the experts on here about your other questions.

Must be nice being 22 and able to travel to NY to see the Knicks and Nightlife.

[KnickFan33]

I don't know what your budget is. But regarding lodging, you can always check out airbnb. I've never done so for NYC since I live here, but it's worked out well for me when traveling. Oftentimes you'll find spots a little away from the touristy areas and get a better idea of how the locals live if you're interested in that sort of thing.

I'm not really into clubbing or bars, but you should check out Turtle Bay. It's been fun the few times I been there.

Regarding food, check out the pizza joints in Brooklyn. DiFara's is a must imho (u may have to wait an hour or more for your pizza if it's busy). If you're going to be around the Brooklyn Bridge, go check out Grimaldi's. There are a number of other spots, but those should suffice.

Stuff not found in a tour guide would really depend on what you're into doing I suppose.

Regarding heading to Chicago, check Kayak. Just looked up tickets for Chicago on the 28th... As of right now LGA-ORD can be had for $147.

[And100]

Hey Guys

I bet this kind of thread existed like 2487962 times here. But since I didn't find a recent one I am going to make a new one, hope you don't kill me haha

I'll be in NY from November 19th until November 29th, so I got plenty of questions which you can hopefully answer.

The most important question, the ticket question, has already been asked in another thread. You guys are recommending stubhub, is it possible to get seats in the lower rows via stubhub, too?

Since I just booked flights without a hotel, any recommendation on a good & cheap lodging?

Last but not least some tourist questions.

What's the best place for watching Knicks road games, any good sports bar?

What about night clubs, or generally places to be in New York?

Best restaurants?

Any locations which can't be find in a tourist guide but a worth a visit?

Final Question: I got open jaw flights, my return flight goes from Chicago. What's the easiest way of getting to Chicago? Domestic flight, train, bus?

That's it. Sorry for all these questions. This is going to be my first trip to the US ever, so I'm pretty excited and curious.

Oh, and by the way, I'm 22 years old, might be important to know my age in order to answer some of the questions haha

If you've never been to the city/U.S. before, and you have a limited time there, don't spend it sitting in a bar watching the a basketball game.

A Knicks regular season game in November is not going to be some revelatory fan experience you might be thinking.

[moocow007]

Hey Guys

I bet this kind of thread existed like 2487962 times here. But since I didn't find a recent one I am going to make a new one, hope you don't kill me haha

I'll be in NY from November 19th until November 29th, so I got plenty of questions which you can hopefully answer.

The most important question, the ticket question, has already been asked in another thread. You guys are recommending stubhub, is it possible to get seats in the lower rows via stubhub, too?

You can find any seats on stubhub. The better the seats obviously the more you have to pay. But the point again is that you have the freedom to pick and choose those seats and the prices are lower that what you'd like to have to pay to scalpers or private ticket brokers.

Since I just booked flights without a hotel, any recommendation on a good & cheap lodging?

Just check the popular hotel sites (hotel.com, expedia.com, tripadvisor, etc.). There's really no better places to check than those sites as they mass broadcast hotel rooms which allows them to get the best rates. Depending on how cheap you want to go (which goes hand in hand with how easy going you are as far as sharing rooms or bathrooms with strangers) you could look up NYC hostels. I probably wouldn't recommend it in NYC (this isn't San Diego or some such relatively safe area).

Gear your preference (for similarly priced/rated hotels) based on what type of atmosphere you want to walk out of your hotel room into. If you are eclectic and don't mind the sounds/sights/smells of NYC then anywhere downtown in the village (Soho, Noho, etc.) or even Chinatown area might be for you. If you don't want to experience that 24-7 and want something a little quieter then something in the 50's or higher would be better for you.

Last but not least some tourist questions.

What's the best place for watching Knicks road games, any good sports bar?

If you are going to be staying downtown there's probably a pub or a bar on every block that you can watch games at. At worst right around MSG there's a town of bars that broadcast games. You can also do any of the commercialized sports eateries (ESPN Zone, etc.) as they obviously will broadcast a lot of games on giant TV's all over the place.

What about night clubs, or generally places to be in New York?

Yeah I'll leave that to others to comment as I haven't been clubbing in a long while.

Best restaurants?

Depends on what you want to eat and how much you want to spend.

Chinese food is obvious...you go down to Chinatown. Rule of thumb on knowing if the place has good chinese food? Just look into the window and if you see a lot of Chinese people eating there, then it's good lol. If you look in the window and you only see mostly none Chinese, stay away.

If you are into Korean food, little Korea starts only a few blocks away from MSG (31st street I believe is the heaviest concentration? it's almost like being in Korea).

For Italian food, head to Little Italy...it's in the same area as Chinatown.

(Real) Steaks can be REAL expensive in NYC if you want the best (we're not talking Outback or a chain restaurant steak). You can easily google best steakhouses in NYC and it'll show you the highest ranked. Expect to pay about $40-50 (per person) easy for a good cut of meat (just the steak). I've had real nice cuts of meat for over $80-90.

Any locations which can't be find in a tourist guide but a worth a visit?

Final Question: I got open jaw flights, my return flight goes from Chicago. What's the easiest way of getting to Chicago? Domestic flight, train, bus?

NYC to Chicago? Depends on how much time you have to waste. Train from NYC to Chicago is about 20 hours I believe. Buses would probably take about the same amount of time. If you have time to waste and you want to see the bus route sites, then it's an option. I would suggest flying. Between time to get to the airport , check in and flight you're probably talking shaving about 6-7 hours.

That's it. Sorry for all these questions. This is going to be my first trip to the US ever, so I'm pretty excited and curious.

Oh, and by the way, I'm 22 years old, might be important to know my age in order to answer some of the questions haha

Biggest suggestion is don't look like a tourist. No big flashy SLR cameras. Don't stare at people...New Yorkers don't like that. Have fun. Be safe.

[Dr. Detfink]

November can be a little chilly and possibly rainy. To me, you gotta enjoy a little of the old and new in NYC...

Two historical places you gotta have a drink in:

Fraunces Tavern (Financial District): The legendary spot where Washington shared one last drink with his troops before saying goodbye...after the Revolutionary War ended.

McSorleys Old Ale House (East Village): Abe Lincoln grabbed a cold one in this spot in his travels through NYC. Also the LAST place to ban women.

Little History in food

Lombardis Pizza (Little Italy): The first place in America to serve what was called "Tomato pies" and the American birthplace of "Pizza." While other places might have the better slice, it's still good quality and better than most places outside of NYC.

Katz's Delicatessen (Lower East Side): Pretty much one of the signature Jewish eateries. Been around since the turn of the 20th Century. Still one of the best Pastrami joints.

Russ & Daughters: Another Jewish landmark. Good spot for lox.

National Landmarks:

The Mausoleum of Ulysses S. Grant: Not far from Columbia University is the final resting spot of The Union General that turned the tide of the Civil War and former US President. He's buried in Manhattan because he wrote his memoirs in NYC.

The House of Alexander Hamilton (Harlem): The father of the American Economics and Financial system and the earliest advocate to end Slavery.

Tombstone of Bill "the Butcher" (Gangs of New York): Green-Wood Cemetery or the Borough of the Dead in Brooklyn.

Places to Enjoy the view:

Le Bain the Standard Hotel (Meatpacking District): Most times it's spinning DJs that may or may not be your taste but the views are spectacular to grab a drink.

Museums to Enjoy:

Obviously the NEW Whitney is worth it...so are the usual spots but I have a preference to...

PS 1: A public school was used to house a Contemporary museum in Jackson Heights, Queens.

The Cloisters: Basically some NYC High Society types stole an Abbey and dropped it near Washington Heights.

Frick Collection: Andrew Carnegie's right hand man whose collection of Turner and Vermeer paintings are worth noting.

[iStudyTheGame]

This thread is amazing, I love NY

[Celo]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you, since I haven't done so yet.
Had 2 great first days in NYC, and 8 more still coming.

Any more recommendations - especially in regards of food - are still welcomed.

Oh, and btw, what's the best place to grab a jersey?

[thebuzzardman]

November can be a little chilly and possibly rainy. To me, you gotta enjoy a little of the old and new in NYC...

Two historical places you gotta have a drink in:

Fraunces Tavern (Financial District): The legendary spot where Washington shared one last drink with his troops before saying goodbye...after the Revolutionary War ended.

McSorleys Old Ale House (East Village): Abe Lincoln grabbed a cold one in this spot in his travels through NYC. Also the LAST place to ban women.

Little History in food

Lombardis Pizza (Little Italy): The first place in America to serve what was called "Tomato pies" and the American birthplace of "Pizza." While other places might have the better slice, it's still good quality and better than most places outside of NYC.

Katz's Delicatessen (Lower East Side): Pretty much one of the signature Jewish eateries. Been around since the turn of the 20th Century. Still one of the best Pastrami joints.

Russ & Daughters: Another Jewish landmark. Good spot for lox.

National Landmarks:

The Mausoleum of Ulysses S. Grant: Not far from Columbia University is the final resting spot of The Union General that turned the tide of the Civil War and former US President. He's buried in Manhattan because he wrote his memoirs in NYC.

The House of Alexander Hamilton (Harlem): The father of the American Economics and Financial system and the earliest advocate to end Slavery.

Tombstone of Bill "the Butcher" (Gangs of New York): Green-Wood Cemetery or the Borough of the Dead in Brooklyn.

Places to Enjoy the view:

Le Bain the Standard Hotel (Meatpacking District): Most times it's spinning DJs that may or may not be your taste but the views are spectacular to grab a drink.

Museums to Enjoy:

Obviously the NEW Whitney is worth it...so are the usual spots but I have a preference to...

PS 1: A public school was used to house a Contemporary museum in Jackson Heights, Queens.

The Cloisters: Basically some NYC High Society types stole an Abbey and dropped it near Washington Heights.

Frick Collection: Andrew Carnegie's right hand man whose collection of Turner and Vermeer paintings are worth noting.

Whoa doctor. Nice suggestions. Nice mix of the regular and eclectic.

[thebuzzardman]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you, since I haven't done so yet.
Had 2 great first days in NYC, and 8 more still coming.

Any more recommendations - especially in regards of food - are still welcomed.

Oh, and btw, what's the best place to grab a jersey?

Do you like Indian Food?

You could take the 7 train to Jackson Heights in Queens and go to the Jackson Diner. It's been surpassed but is still good and only one I could remember by name.

Or, you could stay in Manhattan and not far from MSG:
http://www.newyork.com/articles/restaurants/beginners-guide-to-indian-food-in-nycs-curry-hill-55099/

[AmazingJason]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you, since I haven't done so yet.
Had 2 great first days in NYC, and 8 more still coming.

Any more recommendations - especially in regards of food - are still welcomed.

Oh, and btw, what's the best place to grab a jersey?

Do you like Indian Food?

You could take the 7 train to Jackson Heights in Queens and go to the Jackson Diner. It's been surpassed but is still good and only one I could remember by name.

Or, you could stay in Manhattan and not far from MSG:
http://www.newyork.com/articles/restaurants/beginners-guide-to-indian-food-in-nycs-curry-hill-55099/

If you come to Queens, that's where the real food and last remaining real people in NYC are.

[thebuzzardman]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you, since I haven't done so yet.
Had 2 great first days in NYC, and 8 more still coming.

Any more recommendations - especially in regards of food - are still welcomed.

Oh, and btw, what's the best place to grab a jersey?

Do you like Indian Food?

You could take the 7 train to Jackson Heights in Queens and go to the Jackson Diner. It's been surpassed but is still good and only one I could remember by name.

Or, you could stay in Manhattan and not far from MSG:
http://www.newyork.com/articles/restaurants/beginners-guide-to-indian-food-in-nycs-curry-hill-55099/

If you come to Queens, that's where the real food and last remaining real people in NYC are.

True, as a Queens guy myself, have to agree. Well former, I live in Va now.

[BKlutch]

Try all the ethnic food - if you're near Rockefeller Center, a great Irish Pub is Pig & Whistle on 48th St. Try the Staten Island Ferry - a wonderful free trip with awesome views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Go see the Rock Center Christmas tree if you're here when it's lit. Visit Lincoln Center, and visit Difara's Pizza in Brooklyn or Artichoke Basille's Pizza. Too much to do, too little time. Also if you love Museums - the Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium (Neal deGrasse Tyson's roost), the Metropolitan Museum. You also heard of MSG, I think.