DC and New York

Wossi · 17-04-2008, 14:03

Driving to Washington DC later today for some sight seeing (only 5 hours away) and would like ideas on what to see and where to eat (if you've been) while we are there. Also will be driving to New York afterwards and again, if you know of any nice places to eat and places to see.

Should be a fun trip

Mark · 17-04-2008, 14:08

DC I've only been to the airport, though the answer seems obvious. Just don't do anything dodgy, or it'll be off to Guantanamo with you and do not pass Go.

NY is a bit easier - take your pick from Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island (if you're interested in history), Empire State, catch a game or two at Madison Square Garden, catch a show on/off Broadway (cheap tickets available on the day via Tkts but arrive early and be prepared to queue), 5th Avenue Shops (don't forget to grab an 11% discount voucher if you go shopping at Macy's), head over to Brooklyn for a good view of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park Zoo, etc.

Will · 17-04-2008, 14:10

New York... god so many places it's hard to suggest. What do you like?

If you want steak, Peter Lugers off the Williamsburg bridge (literally as soon as you get off, turn right and right again, 2 blocks and it's on the corner). AMAZING steaks - and fantastic quality beef.

If you like fish restaurants, Fresh is very good down towards Tribeca.

Mexican, Dos Caminos down 6th I think, and it's quite far down, towards washington sq I think.

There are hundreds of great restaurants...

As for things to do, Empire State or the Rock are both good for decent views. A walk round Central Park is also worth it. lots of art museums too if that interests you. Frankly just walking up and down 5th, 6th & 7th avenue is quite action packed. Grand central is worth a look, times square ain't all that but it's busy as it crosses with broadway and lots going on so could be fun. Comedy clubs, bars, shows are all well worth it. Try and go and see something at MSG. Wall street and the financial district is worth a visit IMO. The list is endless really....

Chuckles · 17-04-2008, 14:13

In NYC - Kraft on 42nd
in DC - The hotdog stand outside capitol building

Desmo · 17-04-2008, 14:39

Do one of those mid street shoot outs you seen in American films. That should be interesting

Burble · 17-04-2008, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

If you want steak, Peter Lugers off the Williamsburg bridge (literally as soon as you get off, turn right and right again, 2 blocks and it's on the corner). AMAZING steaks - and fantastic quality beef.

Whoever told you about that place must be a real steak fiend

Peter Lugers (take the subway to Marcy Avenue) is quite possibly my favourite restaurant in the US. If you go there do try the steak sauce even if you normally eat your cow unmolested.

Feek · 17-04-2008, 15:52

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It's great!

Wossi · 17-04-2008, 16:21

Only problem is we are only spending 1 night and day in each city, so travelling today to Washington and spending the night, then walking around tomorrow. Then drive to Philly and catch the Amtrak to NY as neither of us really want to drive around NY, spend the night then the next day walking around, possibly spend another night then leave and drive back to NC.

Some good ideas so at least we have a good idea of what to do. The Smithsonian is a good call as I would love to go there.

Mark · 17-04-2008, 16:59

Me too. Not sure if I ever will, but if I ever happen to be in the right place.

Will · 17-04-2008, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

Whoever told you about that place must be a real steak fiend

Peter Lugers (take the subway to Marcy Avenue) is quite possibly my favourite restaurant in the US. If you go there do try the steak sauce even if you normally eat your cow unmolested.

Well he's a **** principally but since he knows about good steak (from one connoisseur to another

) I can forgive him that.

17-04-2008, 14:03	#1
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	DC and New York Driving to Washington DC later today for some sight seeing (only 5 hours away) and would like ideas on what to see and where to eat (if you've been) while we are there. Also will be driving to New York afterwards and again, if you know of any nice places to eat and places to see. Should be a fun trip

17-04-2008, 14:10	#3
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	New York... god so many places it's hard to suggest. What do you like? If you want steak, Peter Lugers off the Williamsburg bridge (literally as soon as you get off, turn right and right again, 2 blocks and it's on the corner). AMAZING steaks - and fantastic quality beef. If you like fish restaurants, Fresh is very good down towards Tribeca. Mexican, Dos Caminos down 6th I think, and it's quite far down, towards washington sq I think. There are hundreds of great restaurants... As for things to do, Empire State or the Rock are both good for decent views. A walk round Central Park is also worth it. lots of art museums too if that interests you. Frankly just walking up and down 5th, 6th & 7th avenue is quite action packed. Grand central is worth a look, times square ain't all that but it's busy as it crosses with broadway and lots going on so could be fun. Comedy clubs, bars, shows are all well worth it. Try and go and see something at MSG. Wall street and the financial district is worth a visit IMO. The list is endless really.... __________________ *No No!*

17-04-2008, 14:13	#4
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	In NYC - Kraft on 42nd in DC - The hotdog stand outside capitol building __________________

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Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Do one of those mid street shoot outs you seen in American films. That should be interesting __________________

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It's great! __________________

17-04-2008, 14:08	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	DC I've only been to the airport, though the answer seems obvious. Just don't do anything dodgy, or it'll be off to Guantanamo with you and do not pass Go. NY is a bit easier - take your pick from Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island (if you're interested in history), Empire State, catch a game or two at Madison Square Garden, catch a show on/off Broadway (cheap tickets available on the day via Tkts but arrive early and be prepared to queue), 5th Avenue Shops (don't forget to grab an 11% discount voucher if you go shopping at Macy's), head over to Brooklyn for a good view of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park Zoo, etc.

17-04-2008, 16:21	#8
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Only problem is we are only spending 1 night and day in each city, so travelling today to Washington and spending the night, then walking around tomorrow. Then drive to Philly and catch the Amtrak to NY as neither of us really want to drive around NY, spend the night then the next day walking around, possibly spend another night then leave and drive back to NC. Some good ideas so at least we have a good idea of what to do. The Smithsonian is a good call as I would love to go there.

17-04-2008, 16:59	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Me too. Not sure if I ever will, but if I ever happen to be in the right place.