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Got up at 5:30 AM this morning so I can adjust to early hours with you and Sam. :sleep:...Alene leaves for work at that time anyway, so she's used to it.Day 2 - NYC
Up early this morning, was awake at 3am, beck home they would be 8am so my buddy actually thinks it's had a lie in. Early start is good though as want to get lots done. First stop, after coffee, is a trip to the top of the rock, see you up there later guys.
I almost never use the todaytix app, although it is good to have for some app only lotteries and leaving more options open. Sometimes they have good shows but if you are in nyc with time you will be much more successful with box office rushes. The bands visit used to be cheap late on stubhub but mostly no longer is since they won the tony award. If you strike out and want a cheap ticket stop by a play box office and get a cheap ticket there when they open. They play that goes wrong is amazing and was $45 for a front row seat.Of the shows currently on tap, I'd recommend the following that'll be affordable --
--Phantom
--Spongebob (seriously, it's great)
--The Band's Visit
--Pretty Woman (haven't seen, but reviews are solid
Definitely skip Aladdin. It's weak.
Recommend using the TodayTix app for same-day affordable seats if you don't want to trek out to TKTS.
Busy one today guys......
Top of the rock was awesome, stunning views and no crowds as we hit it real early, was in line by 07.40 for a 8.00am opening.
Whilst sorting our tickets for top of the rock we were also able to book onto the 10am Rockefeller Center tour.
We are using New York City Pass which pre pays for attractions upfront, and saves money on i
the gate prices, there are several of these prepaid tickets available but after research this one suited us best. Basically you rock up to the attention you want, flash your pass and get your attraction tickets.
Both the trip to the top and the tour were both available on our pass.
We had some time to kill before the tour which was great opportunity for breakfast, 2 sausage egg and cheese muffins for 4 bucks was just what was need.
The tour was awesome and I would highly recommend it. We had a good knowledgeable guide AND andwere both intrigued to learn about the center. If Mr Rockefeller were still around today his wealth (in today's money) would be more than Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates combined.
After the Rockefeller we decided to make the most of the sunshine so we mage or our wup 5th and hit up central park. We spend a good few hours here and walked from the south end all the way up to north end and beck again, not to mention the numerous times we got lost. All in all we did a good miles around the parkand didn't even scratch the surface, central park is a massive 2.5 miles long by a half mile wide .
We did take a detour away from the park for lunch. Whilst doing my research I found an old style luncheonette on upper East side which had hardly changed since the 1940s, a really step back in time with good food to boot. A little pricey but worth a visit for there award winning homemade lemonade.
Lexington Candy | Luncheonette
After the park we made our way back to the room via Broadway. All in all we've covered nearly 20 miles today and both our feet are aching but a good day has been had all round.
Time for some down time before hitting a bar and maybe the Empire State Building (also on the pass) to get some night views of this amazing city.
Will sort some photos later, but for now both me and my phone are in need of a recharge.
Hey! I work in NYC so best of luck on getting everything in.
Some suggestions for food/drinks:
1. Dead Rabbit-down in the Stone Street area of the financial district, it's got some of the best drink's I've ever had. The Irish Coffee is a must.
2. Employees Only-speakeasy type of bar on Hudson street. It gets crowded as the night goes long, so get there early so super late. (Last call is 4 am)
3. Spyglass Rooftop Bar at The Archer Hotel. It has one of the best views of the Empire State Building. It's a want to be fancy type of place but the view is great.
4. Fraunces Tavern- down by Southstreet Seaport, it's a tavern from George Washington's days. Porterhouse Brewing Company serves beer there and the food is good too!
I can go on and on but if there's anything in particular you're looking for, let me know and I'd be happy to point you in the right direction. Hope you and the GF enjoy the trip and potentially get a show in.
I cannot believe you walked so much! It almost sounds crazy!
Of the shows currently on tap, I'd recommend the following that'll be affordable --
--Phantom
--Spongebob (seriously, it's great)
--The Band's Visit
--Pretty Woman (haven't seen, but reviews are solid
Definitely skip Aladdin. It's weak.
Recommend using the TodayTix app for same-day affordable seats if you don't want to trek out to TKTS.
Did you enjoy the blistering heat today? I was in Harlem today working on a personal project. No AC on site. Brutal. Enjoy your stay! I'm off to the beach tomorrow, Long Beach isn't far from you if you have affordable transportation available.
Good training for the parks!. Nice report, I am looking forward to following your adventures
Well yeah! I think the 22nd is our overlap and I am at Aventura so that is an HHN night. Your call, feel free to PM me I hope to have 10 - 20 friends onsite that night and some from your side of the pond. Hope we can meet, feel free to message me and a beer (or two) are in the menu. Was at the park today to see how it was shaping up, it was fun. I can't post this vid here but this is a link to it. (click here)Thanks, man. Beers in Orlando?
Well yeah! I think the 22nd is our overlap and I am at Aventura so that is an HHN night. Your call, feel free to PM me I hope to have 10 - 20 friends onsite that night and some from your side of the pond. Hope we can meet, feel free to message me and a beer (or two) are in the menu. Was at the park today to see how it was shaping up, it was fun. I can't post this vid here but this is a link to it. (click here)
Hope that is not us. Things were breaking in the ceilings.
The tour apparently had just been revamped and some staff were still getting to grips with this, all was good though. They have lots of displays all through the queued with some accessing photos and details from the build, all really interesting stuff. The elevator ride up is need with projections showing the building being built as you pass level by level. The views were stunning and It was nice to have done the rock during the day and ESB by night. All in all a very long but very enjoyable first full day in NYC.