New York

Dontauro · 05-02-2008, 09:46 PM

So I'm leaving for NY in about 22 hours and I've collected some information on sites to see or go to but thought maybe I could get some leet inside infoz on places that are easily missed but would be fun to go to.

Other then museums, ground zero, the statue would be good, or even places to avoid.. like the Bronx at night(or altogether?).

Thanks in advance!

Millie · 05-02-2008, 09:48 PM

Not so much a sight to see, but a general tip: Figure out what part of town you're staying in. Don't venture too far outside that part of town during rush hour, and especially not during changes in cab driver shifts. The last place you want to be in inclement weather is a long way from your hotel, watching cab drivers zoom past you with no intention of stopping to pick you up.

krozman · 05-02-2008, 09:52 PM

NYC is a monochromatic shithole. The only wonder of this city is the amount of concrete used to create this palace of depression. See a show, eat some unique food, and then GTFO before you realize you're paying 300+ a night for this special kind of torture.

Millie · 05-02-2008, 10:01 PM

So much hate on these boards for the big cities. :\

Cadrid · 05-02-2008, 10:02 PM

Go to a Yankees game wearing a Red Sox jersey. You'll never have a more momentous evening!

Bonus Points: Wear a 38 Studios hat and scream "Schilling owns you newbs!" after every Yankees strikeout.

AladainAF · 05-02-2008, 10:14 PM

I enjoyed NY while I was there, all 1 day of it. No way in hell I'd live there. Too expensive, asshole peeps, and too much brown.

Gauss · 05-02-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by krozman

NYC is a monochromatic shithole. The only wonder of this city is the amount of concrete used to create this palace of depression. See a show, eat some unique food, and then GTFO before you realize you're paying 300+ a night for this special kind of torture.

Jews won't stfu about New York; Every last one of them has some story to tell about that place. It can't be THAT bad

kegkilla · 05-02-2008, 10:40 PM

NYC is an overpriced cesspool of trendy douchebags and self absorbed lowlife pricks, but considering you're coming from detroit you should have a blast.

Dontauro · 05-02-2008, 10:47 PM

So I guess if I don't like Detroit I won't like NY hmm?

This short getaway from home sounds great already!

kegkilla · 05-02-2008, 10:50 PM

no what i meant is that detroit is pretty much the worst place in the world so anywhere else you go should be a pleasant little getaway.

Celebrindal · 05-02-2008, 11:41 PM

Go see Spamalot.

Monty Python's Spamalot - A Musical Now Playing on Broadway, in London, in Las Vegas, and on Tour

If you wander in SoHo, try not to get too far into LES, as you will be shot, raped and buried in no particular order. Same goes for Brooklyn.

Vehn · 05-03-2008, 12:24 AM

this! Helped me out sooo much when I visited NY couple months ago

krozman · 05-03-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Millie

So much hate on these boards for the big cities. :\

Don't feel bad Millie, NYC is a special form of hell. It's LA I don't get...Over priced real estate, traffic, and well, it looks just like a normal city. I figure if I worked 80 hours a week for the next 45 years, I could afford the house I already have here in Spokane working 30 hours a week on my own. I fully admit I don't have the mental capacity to understand how people enjoy LA. The only thing they have going for it is the weather, and honestly, I like a little variety.

AngryGerbil · 05-03-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by krozman

Don't feel bad Millie, NYC is a special form of hell. It's LA I don't get...Over priced real estate, traffic, and well, it looks just like a normal city. I figure if I worked 80 hours a week for the next 45 years, I could afford the house I already have here in Spokane working 30 hours a week on my own. I fully admit I don't have the mental capacity to understand how people enjoy LA. The only thing they have going for it is the weather, and honestly, I like a little variety.

Yep. The more I visit and read about the two coasts, the more I'm glad I live in the middle. I'll keep visiting and reading, but NY, Philly, DC and LA are complete mysteries to me. There's fun stuff to do for maybe a week tops but why in the name of god anyone would want to live in these places is absolutely beyond me.

ValkyrieIsAboutToDie · 05-03-2008, 01:25 AM

Keens Steakhouse.

Canal Street.

A walk through the Park.

Museum of Natural History (I know you said no museums, but everyone needs to go here once.)

Few of my favorites.

05-02-2008, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dontauro Really been here since 04' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 285 -16 Internets	New York So I'm leaving for NY in about 22 hours and I've collected some information on sites to see or go to but thought maybe I could get some leet inside infoz on places that are easily missed but would be fun to go to. Other then museums, ground zero, the statue would be good, or even places to avoid.. like the Bronx at night(or altogether?). Thanks in advance!

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05-02-2008, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Millie Feisty Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,715	Not so much a sight to see, but a general tip: Figure out what part of town you're staying in. Don't venture too far outside that part of town during rush hour, and especially not during changes in cab driver shifts. The last place you want to be in inclement weather is a long way from your hotel, watching cab drivers zoom past you with no intention of stopping to pick you up.

05-02-2008, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
krozman Fires of Heaven WoW Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 306	NYC is a monochromatic shithole. The only wonder of this city is the amount of concrete used to create this palace of depression. See a show, eat some unique food, and then GTFO before you realize you're paying 300+ a night for this special kind of torture.

05-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Millie Feisty Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,715	So much hate on these boards for the big cities. :\

05-02-2008, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cadrid Sky-divin' Naked from an Aeroplane Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Acton, Massachusetts Posts: 1,633 +1 Internets	Go to a Yankees game wearing a Red Sox jersey. You'll never have a more momentous evening! Bonus Points: Wear a 38 Studios hat and scream "Schilling owns you newbs!" after every Yankees strikeout.

05-02-2008, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
AladainAF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,716	I enjoyed NY while I was there, all 1 day of it. No way in hell I'd live there. Too expensive, asshole peeps, and too much brown.

05-02-2008, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,569 -136 Internets	NYC is an overpriced cesspool of trendy douchebags and self absorbed lowlife pricks, but considering you're coming from detroit you should have a blast.

05-02-2008, 10:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dontauro Really been here since 04' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 285 -16 Internets	So I guess if I don't like Detroit I won't like NY hmm? This short getaway from home sounds great already!

05-02-2008, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,569 -136 Internets	no what i meant is that detroit is pretty much the worst place in the world so anywhere else you go should be a pleasant little getaway.

05-03-2008, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Vehn Hurm... Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,449 +1 Internets	this! Helped me out sooo much when I visited NY couple months ago

05-03-2008, 01:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
ValkyrieIsAboutToDie Needs food badly Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,277 +6 Internets	Keens Steakhouse. Canal Street. A walk through the Park. Museum of Natural History (I know you said no museums, but everyone needs to go here once.) Few of my favorites.