First trip to NYC...hope it is not my last

[modo22]

I am attending a conference this Friday through next Wednesday.  I will be staying in “midtown” I guess that is what it is called, I just say it is down by timesquare J .  I have never been to NYC and am looking forward to it, but also alittle nervous.  I have never had the pleasure of being mugged before, but can not wait.  Honestly I am not sure if I will have time to smoke at all and with all the BS laws you guys face there I do not even think I will be bringing any.  It should be a pretty busy conference, but it sounds like I will have the mornings all to myself to explore and most nights to pick which hot spot has the hottest party.  I would really like to check out the 9/11 memorial.  But all in all, I just want a pizza, want to be told to F*off, and give the middle finger to a cab drive...  That will be one of my first checks. 
 
Any other suggestions or tips?  Things I can check out in the mornings?  I know there is A LOT there and I better bring my bank roll, but it is paid for so I plan to have some fun!!

 

[whylieineedacigar]

Check out the empire estate building, it's pretty cool. If you're planning on going down to 34th st to do some shopping then make sure you go eat a Gyro and some waffle fries (make sure to wash it down with a Brooklyn Lager) at Gyro II located 7th Ave. Between 33rd & 34th St. every single time I go down there that's what I look forward the most.
 
If you want to get mugged, then head down to the projects in the Boggie Down Bronx, I promise you, it's an experience you will never forget. (make sure you tell them you have been to jail, or else, they will also rape you if they know you're a virgin thru the back)

 

[Joebunaga]

Never had any problems in Manhattan myself and I've been up all night, on foot or riding a subway across a large portion of it. Stay south of 110th street, that's pretty tame.
Depending on what you like and how much time you have The Metropolitan Museum is fantastic and The Natural History Museum is good too. There's good food everywhere although I don't know of a good pizza place... which kinda hacks me off now that I think about it. Peter Luger's in Brooklyn makes my favorite steak, but its pricey. If you can swing a visit to Brooklyn Brewing, I heard its good as well. Eataly in the Flatiron district is good Italian at reasonable prices(for NYC).
 
If you get really bored there's always the Museum of Sex!

 

[nfulton]

I enjoyed NYC and especially midtown. My wife lived there in the late 80's early 90's and said things had changed so much she hardly recognized it without the hookers and the danger. I really liked club macanudo. There is a two (entirely too expensive) drink minimum, but they had a decent whiskey menu. If you don't take a few sticks, they have an ok selection. It's about a ten minute cab ride from that area.

 

[CMontoya79]

Grimaldis pizza in Brooklyn, 1 front street Brooklyn NY. , best breakfast at good enough to eat by Central Park, 520 colombus ave 85th st New York. In little Italy on check out mulberry street cigars 140 mulberry st New York. Have fun!

 

[extremeXconcepts]

Nothing to worry about. Dont act like a tourist and walk around looking up the whole time and you'll be just fine. Be aware of your surroundings and have a great time. It is something you won't forget. And def. Go up in the empire state building if you can. Have fun and good luck lol

 

[Light this!]

C,mon guys NYC is one of the safest places in the country. That bad rep is long gone. There are as many police cars as cabs. Don't get me wrong there are some rough areas that you are probably not going into but you would know if you ended up there. Enjoy your stay.
 
Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, ground zero (I believe you need to purchase tickets in advance), Time Square at night and the list goes on depending on time.
 
I agree with Joebunaga at about Peter Luger's in Brooklyn for steaks.
 
As for smoking laws I keep this link on my cell phone as I like to smoke near the parks when the weather permits:
 
http://www.nycgovparks.org/facility/rules/smoke-free

 

[tone-ny]

The city is awesome this time of year. The big crowds are gone and there is a lot to do. Walking Times Square and Herald Square are a must. Depending on the time you have available go to a Broadway show get discounted tickets at the TKTS booth at Times Square. You still can smoke cigars, Cigar Inn and Davidoffs have great selection of cigars but pricey because of the tax. They also have seats for enjoying a purchase. Next time let us know in advance and we can meet up.

 

[thinde]

The city is awesome this time of year. The big crowds are gone and there is a lot to do. Walking Times Square and Herald Square are a must. Depending on the time you have available go to a Broadway show get discounted tickets at the TKTS booth at Times Square. You still can smoke cigars, Cigar Inn and Davidoffs have great selection of cigars but pricey because of the tax. They also have seats for enjoying a purchase. Next time let us know in advance and we can meet up.

 
With enough advanced notice, a couple us guys from CT have been known to show up to these gatherings.

 

[tomthirtysix]

 

The city is awesome this time of year. The big crowds are gone and there is a lot to do. Walking Times Square and Herald Square are a must. Depending on the time you have available go to a Broadway show get discounted tickets at the TKTS booth at Times Square. You still can smoke cigars, Cigar Inn and Davidoffs have great selection of cigars but pricey because of the tax. They also have seats for enjoying a purchase. Next time let us know in advance and we can meet up.

 
With enough advanced notice, a couple us guys from CT have been known to show up to these gatherings.
 

 
Don't let that discourage you from giving plenty of notice, though. :laugh:
 
As tough as the smoking laws are, never go anywhere without. You never know when you'll have a chance for one. The weather may not be right for it. but the short cruises around the southern half of Manhattan are a great way to see a whole bunch of the sites in a short amount of time. Since you're going to be in the Times Square area, grab a cup of coffee here: http://www.scoutingny.com/the-fanciest-diner-in-new-york/

 

[thinde]

 

 


The city is awesome this time of year. The big crowds are gone and there is a lot to do. Walking Times Square and Herald Square are a must. Depending on the time you have available go to a Broadway show get discounted tickets at the TKTS booth at Times Square. You still can smoke cigars, Cigar Inn and Davidoffs have great selection of cigars but pricey because of the tax. They also have seats for enjoying a purchase. Next time let us know in advance and we can meet up.

 
With enough advanced notice, a couple us guys from CT have been known to show up to these gatherings.
 

 
Don't let that discourage you from giving plenty of notice, though. :laugh:
 
 


Ouch!

 

[{tpc}]

Ben, if you want real adventure, there are some streets in DT Detroit that I won't stop at a stop sign or red light for.....but I doubt you will find good pizza.
 
If you do find the pizza, toss a slice in a usps flat rate....I've never had NYC pizza. :laugh:

 

[Set-In-Stone]

Hope you are enjoying yourself in the City... One of my favorite places to visit! Im sure by now you have figured out that you can pretty much do/say what you want down there and it's "the norm". Perhaps you have even gave the bird to another tourist as a way of saying "thanks".  
 
  There isn't enough time to see and do what all NYC has to offer. I have grown up in NY and frequent the City a lot, yet I have just scratched the surface. The Museums by the park are pretty neat, 'Strawberry Fields' in Central Park where J. Lenon's memorial is which also is just outside his apt. where he was murdered, Central Park by itself, world known street artist "Banksy" works of art throughout the city, TV studio tours, plays, happy ending 'massage' parlors, etc.... Whatever your interest, it's a subway/cab stop away. 
 
 Food and bars are everywhere, pick one. Don't be fooled by the "World's Best/famous" signs in the windows either...it's usually sh*t food. All 5 boroughs have their own flare and things to offer, however, I personally like Manhattan, and Brooklyn. Brooklyn has many great places to eat/drink and as well as great architecture and parks. Brooklyn Heights district is nice with the Atlantic Chip Shoppe for a greasy lunch, as well as a thriving revival of Williamsburg with many new places to check out. Manhattan is where all the "action" is. Or what people would think of as NYC. Great places for restaurants (Cheslea are) and check out the Lantern's Keep in Midtown. Located in the back of the historic Iroquois Hotel, it's a cool place for a drink, as well as The Dead Rabbit on Water St., or McSorley's - the city's oldest watering hole ( only 2 beers offered ' light or dark')
 
 Hope you have a pleasant experience and don't get mugged, but your odds are against you... hahaha.

 

[Mrepp]

Rumor has it Tom knows a few of the hot night spots too but you run the risk of actually running into him lol

 

[modo22]

 

 


 


The city is awesome this time of year. The big crowds are gone and there is a lot to do. Walking Times Square and Herald Square are a must. Depending on the time you have available go to a Broadway show get discounted tickets at the TKTS booth at Times Square. You still can smoke cigars, Cigar Inn and Davidoffs have great selection of cigars but pricey because of the tax. They also have seats for enjoying a purchase. Next time let us know in advance and we can meet up.

 
With enough advanced notice, a couple us guys from CT have been known to show up to these gatherings.
 

 
Don't let that discourage you from giving plenty of notice, though. :laugh:
 
 


 
 


 
Guys, Jan. 8-13, 2015....Herf?! 
 
Wow, what a city.  I am still waking up, talk about a city that doesn't sleep.