Other Sports Things to do in Manhattan New York - Page 2

Otter · 07-01-2010, 03:23 AM

I'm aware this is a KC oriented BB but we have many well traveled posters that visit, post regularly and this is the only BB I frequent where the topic fits. My techie and midget porn boards don't take kindly to off-topics.

Been going into Manhattan, NY for six months every Saturday without fail for Krav Maga classes but until this coming weekend my trip has consisted of getting on train, getting dropped off at Penn Station, taking class then taking my usually black and blue ass back home.

This weekend I have company. She's female, somewhat sane and non-duct taped or sedated.

So, with the idea in mind that I'll have a backpack on with sweaty clothes and can't get too fancy because of my luggage what's some things to do in Manhattan?

All I have planned so far is a stop at Katz Diner for famous pastrami sandwich. Give me some ideas.

I'll bump this shamelessly probably one or two more times given the topic.

I'm getting promoted up to orange in class if that means anything (yay me) to you guys.

Los Pollos Hermanos · 07-01-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Booked reservations way in advance hotel right across from statue with telescope in room to look at lady liberty, did the 5 hour line, the security was tougher than airport. My family and I were almost undressed before they told us to hurry before we missed the boat. Get off boat at statue island where I get in another long ass line to go into statue. After a couple hours we finally make our way to front where they ask for more tickets. How many tickets do I freaking need? They inform me I have tickets for the island and for ellis island afterwards, but not to go into the statue. To see the statue I would need separate tickets. Weird anyone would go to the island and not the giant &#$&&^ statue that takes up most of the space. I was mad, but I said ok where do I get them at?
"You have to do it from the mainland and do it way in advance."
I thought I would explode, so I got real huffy and puffy demanding to see someone in charge.
Then some foreign lady park ranger with attitude and not good english comes up and tells me there was nothing I could do and I needed to leave the line. Park rangers run the island, not cops. I told her where only my wife and her could hear that it was BS. She tells me if a curse again the park rangers can take me to a holding cell at the bottom of the statue. Guess there is no freedom of speech around the lady. Part of me thought at least i would be able to see the inside of the freaking statue. Another part of me thought, wow I don't want to be stuck on an island with some power hungry park rangers. So, I told her it was ok, I was friends with Yogi and bobo and I left.
***Moral of story: Statue of Liberty is awesome to see, I loved it, at least the outside of it, just make sure you get both tickets.

You did not miss much. No spectactular view from the crown and nothing of interest in the stairwell to the top.

I went in 2001 just months before 9/11. Security was not so tough back then.

rad · 07-01-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I have no idea where/what Dorsia is but if you're going to be in the area I'm done with my shit at 11:30, shower up by 12 and train leaves at 7pm. If you're going to be in the area **** yeah dude get a hold of me. I'll be mad if you don't.

You have my contact info.

Just got recommended here as well. I'll add it for future reference:

Bring your girl here: http://www.amnh.org/rose/dome/ and here http://www.mars2112.com

You totally whiffed on the American Psycho reference.

Otter · 07-01-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushead2

as a New Yorker, Carnegie is the best sandwich, if you want want to call it that. What exactly are you looking to do? I can give a thousand ideas....

Honestly dude we're winging it for the day. It's supposed to be a nice day so traveling on foot is no problem and I know taxis are an arm swing away.

Dinner at a NY deli, a museum or two like mentioned above (nothing that's gonna take up more than an hour or so) and drinks before getting back on the train with as much as possible in between for two peeps in sandles, t-shirts and shorts. I'd even consider a motel room at the Holiday Inn since we'll be right there and bringing some duds along if I can figure out the night.

What would you do with a date in Manhattan? When I go on vacation it's usually as very far away from possible. Just never done New York. I usually get in and get out when I'm there.

Chiefnj2 · 07-01-2010, 07:38 AM

Take your class. Get two metrocards to take the subway. Grab the A or C train to Broadway-Nassau. Exit the subway, walk down Fulton to the South Street Seaport. Enjoy the day.

www.southstreetseaport.com

Chiefless · 07-01-2010, 07:45 AM

I've been to Manhattan twice. Both times I hit the Guggenhiem. I was floored both times seeing artists I thought I had little interest in seeing. That is the can't-miss site-seeing stop for me. Chelsea is cool too. But there are lots (and I mean LOTS) of galleries in that area. It's a bit overwhelming and there is just as much crap as there are gems.

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-01-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefless

I've been to Manhattan twice. Both times I hit the Guggenhiem. I was floored both times seeing artists I thought I had little interest in seeing. That is the can't-miss site-seeing stop for me. Chelsea is cool too. But there are lots (and I mean LOTS) of galleries in that area. It's a bit overwhelming and there is just as much crap as there are gems.

I recommend both. The Guggenhiem is Awesome, but can be very crowded. Sure, you have some good galleries and some garbage ones in Chelsea but it's fun to walk around and jump in and out of the galleries.

**noa** · 07-01-2010, 07:59 AM

A couple people have recommended Chelsea. If you wanna go there, you can also check out the Highline, which is an elevated train track converted into a park, so it's nice for a walk with a ladyfriend.
Central Park is probably the best spot for taking a lady, though.

I know you're going to hit up Katz's (which is better than Carnegie, don't listen to other people), but if you're still hungry later, which is doubtful, grab a slice of pizza at Artichoke on 14th and 1st, or get a small personal pie to go from Motorino on 12th and 1st.

If you are up for a little day drinking, check out The Frying Pan, right off the west side highway at 26th st. It's a boat in the hudson where you can just chill and drink and enjoy the weather. Nice spot.

**DaKCMan AP** · 07-01-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by noa

A couple people have recommended Chelsea. If you wanna go there, you can also check out the Highline, which is an elevated train track converted into a park, so it's nice for a walk with a ladyfriend.
Central Park is probably the best spot for taking a lady, though.

Yeah, the Highline was kind of neat and we walked there from Chelsea.

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I know you're going to hit up Katz's (which is better than Carnegie, don't listen to other people)

False. Carnegie makes the best corned beef & pastrami in the world. Their potato salad is Awesome too.

Otter · 07-01-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by D2112

If you are by Times square...stop in at Jimmy's corner tavern on w 44th between 6th and 7th. it's owned by legendary boxing cut man Jimmy Glenn. A LOT of boxing nostalgia in the bar and the prices are cheap. a pint of Becks on tap was like $4 when I was there earlier this month.

That's a perfect example of the advice I'm looking for this weekend. A hearty rep. And to all as soon as I catch up.

**Rain Man** · 07-01-2010, 08:44 AM

Great place. Walk around and look for history and popular references - Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Bleeker Street (if you like Simon & Garfunkel), Alexander Hamilton's grave, Ground Zero, etc. Manhattan is infused into our culture a lot.

Get some good cheap pizza at a neighborhood pizza joint. Walk through Central Park. Maybe go see the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, which I thought was really cool. I preferred the Museum of Modern Art over the Guggenheim, but your mileage may vary. The Guggenheim is a classic "here are great painters" museum and was nice, but the MoMA had a more broad range of art. When I was there a while back they had an exhibit that was something like "Art in everyday products" and it had stuff ranging from 1970s record players to cool drinking glasses. I liked it. And at the entrance they had a display of those little teardrop travel trailers.

Frazod · 07-01-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Great place. Walk around and look for history and popular references - Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Bleeker Street (if you like Simon & Garfunkel), Alexander Hamilton's grave, Ground Zero, etc. Manhattan is infused into our culture a lot.

Get some good cheap pizza at a neighborhood pizza joint. Walk through Central Park. Maybe go see the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, which I thought was really cool. I preferred the Museum of Modern Art over the Guggenheim, but your mileage may vary. The Guggenheim is a classic "here are great painters" museum and was nice, but the MoMA had a more broad range of art. When I was there a while back they had an exhibit that was something like "Art in everyday products" and it had stuff ranging from 1970s record players to cool drinking glasses. I liked it. And at the entrance they had a display of those little teardrop travel trailers.

I was just going to mention that little cemetery near Wall Street. That was neat. Robert Fulton is buried there as well.

**Rain Man** · 07-01-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I was just going to mention that little cemetary near Wall Street. That was neat. Robert Fulton is buried there as well.

Oh, cool. I didn't know that.

**Rain Man** · 07-01-2010, 08:48 AM

It probably wouldn't work for Otter on this trip, but at some point I think it'd be cool to get a car and drive up the Hudson Valley to check out West Point and the mansions and stuff.

Frazod · 07-01-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Oh, cool. I didn't know that.

That was one of the most memorable things about New York, seeing that ancient church and tiny little cemetery surrounded on all sides by towering skyscrapers. It was surreal.

RJ · 07-01-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo Jojo

Just walking Manhattan can be a good day. Grab a pretzel, pizza slice and Italian Ice from vendors or mom and pop shops.
If you want to go upscale and impress...Del Frisco's (great steakhouse) or Mesa Grill (females dig Bobby Flay).

And yes go to Ground Zero.

Yep. You can have a damn good day with no destination at all. Walk through Soho, Chinatown, Little Italy.....eat, drink, look around. I'm envious, that's a great way to spend a day.

I don't know how long you could stay in Manhattan before running out of things to see but it would be quite a while.

07-01-2010, 03:23 AM
Otter Live free or die hard Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Durango, CO Casino cash: $2508382	Things to do in Manhattan New York I'm aware this is a KC oriented BB but we have many well traveled posters that visit, post regularly and this is the only BB I frequent where the topic fits. My techie and midget porn boards don't take kindly to off-topics. Been going into Manhattan, NY for six months every Saturday without fail for Krav Maga classes but until this coming weekend my trip has consisted of getting on train, getting dropped off at Penn Station, taking class then taking my usually black and blue ass back home. This weekend I have company. She's female, somewhat sane and non-duct taped or sedated. So, with the idea in mind that I'll have a backpack on with sweaty clothes and can't get too fancy because of my luggage what's some things to do in Manhattan? All I have planned so far is a stop at Katz Diner for famous pastrami sandwich. Give me some ideas. I'll bump this shamelessly probably one or two more times given the topic. I'm getting promoted up to orange in class if that means anything (yay me) to you guys.
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07-01-2010, 07:38 AM	#19
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7823688	Take your class. Get two metrocards to take the subway. Grab the A or C train to Broadway-Nassau. Exit the subway, walk down Fulton to the South Street Seaport. Enjoy the day. www.southstreetseaport.com __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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07-01-2010, 07:45 AM	#20
Chiefless Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10007500	I've been to Manhattan twice. Both times I hit the Guggenhiem. I was floored both times seeing artists I thought I had little interest in seeing. That is the can't-miss site-seeing stop for me. Chelsea is cool too. But there are lots (and I mean LOTS) of galleries in that area. It's a bit overwhelming and there is just as much crap as there are gems.
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07-01-2010, 07:59 AM	#22
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1325453	A couple people have recommended Chelsea. If you wanna go there, you can also check out the Highline, which is an elevated train track converted into a park, so it's nice for a walk with a ladyfriend. Central Park is probably the best spot for taking a lady, though. I know you're going to hit up Katz's (which is better than Carnegie, don't listen to other people), but if you're still hungry later, which is doubtful, grab a slice of pizza at Artichoke on 14th and 1st, or get a small personal pie to go from Motorino on 12th and 1st. If you are up for a little day drinking, check out The Frying Pan, right off the west side highway at 26th st. It's a boat in the hudson where you can just chill and drink and enjoy the weather. Nice spot. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
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07-01-2010, 08:44 AM	#25
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3048491 VARSITY	Great place. Walk around and look for history and popular references - Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Bleeker Street (if you like Simon & Garfunkel), Alexander Hamilton's grave, Ground Zero, etc. Manhattan is infused into our culture a lot. Get some good cheap pizza at a neighborhood pizza joint. Walk through Central Park. Maybe go see the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, which I thought was really cool. I preferred the Museum of Modern Art over the Guggenheim, but your mileage may vary. The Guggenheim is a classic "here are great painters" museum and was nice, but the MoMA had a more broad range of art. When I was there a while back they had an exhibit that was something like "Art in everyday products" and it had stuff ranging from 1970s record players to cool drinking glasses. I liked it. And at the entrance they had a display of those little teardrop travel trailers. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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07-01-2010, 08:48 AM	#28
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3048491 VARSITY	It probably wouldn't work for Otter on this trip, but at some point I think it'd be cool to get a car and drive up the Hudson Valley to check out West Point and the mansions and stuff. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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