Things to do in New York

[saffron sam2]

Looking like the Mariott on Broadway for me - need to be near Times Square as our office is at No 5 Times Square and I may need to pop in.  Flip me, hotels are expensive!  I'm working off my firm's booking system, and the company will be paying, but still, $400 a night for the branded hotels - steep.  The Mariott is $300 and feels like a bargain!

Think I'll go with the walking around thing Sat afternoon/evening and obviously shopping on Sunday if I can...

new devil, thanks for the offer, my colleague is a 17-stone balding guy but I can still send a pic if you like...he'll be heading off to see his brother so I'll be on my own, hence want to stick to busy areas. 

Ta for advice.

You work with Lynchbhoy?

[armaghniac]

I was in the Marriot at Times Sq a few years ago, nice hotel and right in the centre of things. Mind you after my employment related duties I moved into a another place around the corner to economise for the tourist part of the stay. Some of the other hotels have smaller rooms, unlike the Marriot type rooms that are the size of the small apartment.

Perhaps one thing to do is go up the Empire State Building. There can be long queues there, but I went up at dusk and it wasn't busy and you could see the layout of things. 

[Bogball XV]

I was in the Marriot at Times Sq a few years ago, nice hotel and right in the centre of things. Mind you after my employment related duties I moved into a another place around the corner to economise for the tourist part of the stay. Some of the other hotels have smaller rooms, unlike the Marriot type rooms that are the size of the small apartment.

Perhaps one thing to do is go up the Empire State Building. There can be long queues there, but I went up at dusk and it wasn't busy and you could see the layout of things.

they say top of the rock (rockefeller building) is better?

Hotels are dear alright, but sure if the company's paying....

[ludermor]

http://www.gershwinhotel.com/

i stayed here a few years ago and it was grand, pretty close to the action ( its on 7 east 27th street).
And right next door to it is the http://www.museumofsex.com/info/tickets-hours-location/ , im pretty sure i seen Laoislad hanging around there.

[passedit]

Cheers folks. Lot of good suggestions. Will have to plan carefully as will prob take a day trip to Boston or Washington too.

Washington is well worth a visit. I played football up there one weekend, and as the Friday didn't go so well, we spent all day Saturday plodding around. Arlington Cemetary with the eternal flame on JFK's grave is well worth a visit, also has the tomb of the unknown soldiers.

Obviously the Lincoln Memorial, the reflecting pool and the Washington Memorial are iconic images of America, and the Vietnam Wall is very poignant. You can then stroll around Capitol Hill and down towards the White House.

And of course there's things like the Smithsonian there as well.

Gonna be in PA for a few weeks in july and hoping to spin down to DC. How compact is the town for walking around bearing in mind I'll have a clatter of youngsters with me?

Time does funny things to the memory, but I seem to remember that it was all walkable. Certainly the Washington, Reflecting Pool and Lincoln memorial, and the Vietnam Wall are all very close together. I think the political district is close to there as well.

I seem to remember a bit of a walk to Arlington, a nice walk though over the Potomac (I think) but that's the only major walk I remember.

Cheers for that AZ. I was in NY at christmas and walked them from Penn Station to Central Park and back again with only a wee bit of moaning but I'd say Washington in july could be a bit trickier.

[take_yer_points]

I was in the Marriot at Times Sq a few years ago, nice hotel and right in the centre of things. Mind you after my employment related duties I moved into a another place around the corner to economise for the tourist part of the stay. Some of the other hotels have smaller rooms, unlike the Marriot type rooms that are the size of the small apartment.

Perhaps one thing to do is go up the Empire State Building. There can be long queues there, but I went up at dusk and it wasn't busy and you could see the layout of things.

Is this the one with the revolving restaurant at the top of it (or near the top)?

[Fuzzman]

That's the one. My GF, now wife, loved the place
http://www.theviewny.com/

It's pricey alright but its on a great location.
It moves around very slow.

Great city alright but not a patch on Aughabrack at night.

[5 Sams]

I was in the Marriot at Times Sq a few years ago, nice hotel and right in the centre of things. Mind you after my employment related duties I moved into a another place around the corner to economise for the tourist part of the stay. Some of the other hotels have smaller rooms, unlike the Marriot type rooms that are the size of the small apartment.

Perhaps one thing to do is go up the Empire State Building. There can be long queues there, but I went up at dusk and it wasn't busy and you could see the layout of things.

Is this the one with the revolving restaurant at the top of it (or near the top)?

That's the one...don't bother with the restaurant...rip off...

[The Claw]

Going to NY in October lads, was hoping to take a few days to go somewhere else as well. We were thinking Atlantic city but it doesn't sound good. What would people recommend? We also are considering Boston, Washington or maybe the Catskills.

[westmayo]

Going to NY in October lads, was hoping to take a few days to go somewhere else as well. We were thinking Atlantic city but it doesn't sound good. What would people recommend? We also are considering Boston, Washington or maybe the Catskills.

Was in New York in the summer with a few lads rented a car and headed off on a road trip for a few days. Washington was good, lots to see and do, the Museums are top class the Air and Space museum especially if your into that sort of thing. Very business town and a lot seemed to shut down early enough at night compared to NY. Some good bars in the Georgetown area for pints and the like.  Atlantic City was alright, casinos were good laugh, but the city itself was a bit of a dump in my opinion. Took a spin through Baltimore on the way down to Washington but didn't stay long there to have a real look at the place.

[Canalman]

Would give AC a wide berth. A kip of the highest order imo.

Personally would go to Philadelphia (90 mins by train). Nice touristy things to do and a great drinking town (if you are so inclined). They really like the Irish there too. Good stop off point also for a day trip to DC by train. Virtual 24 hour Amtrak service there to DC via Baltimore , which you can jump off for an hour or so just to say you were there.

Never been to Boston for any length of time to comment on it.

[Boycey]

Depends on what ur interested in I suppose but you could do worse than drive upstate New York and watch the seasons change... Its pretty spectacular at that time of year. Stay in some random backward town. Boston is a great option too.

[J70]

Going to NY in October lads, was hoping to take a few days to go somewhere else as well. We were thinking Atlantic city but it doesn't sound good. What would people recommend? We also are considering Boston, Washington or maybe the Catskills.

Boston or DC always worth a trip. Catskills is stunning at that time of year with the autumn leaves starting to kick in. Some very nice peaceful little towns like Woodstock too. Great place for hiking, kayaking and so on.

[heganboy]

Getting a place in the catskills this year will be cheap as cops, they got hit very bad by the storm, washed away bridges, houses etc. Doing whatever they can to get some money back into the area

[J70]

And the Hudson valley in general is well worth a tour on the way to the Catskills. Absolutely gorgeous countryside. West Point is well worth a stop (haven't done the tour, but the museum, which is outside the academy, is interesting and the location, on an bend on the Hudson, is stunning), as are places like New Paltz and the Shawangunks for hiking and climbing. Orchards and pumpkin fields are nicely ripe in October too.