Mycenius
Senior Member
Hi All,
As mentioned in my USA Trip (Stage 1) - Hawaii, USA Trip (Stage 2) - Pacific Coast Highway & San Francisco, & USA Trip (Stage 3) - Washington DC, Antietam/Gettysburg, & Niagara Falls threads I will be heading to the US in a couple of months for a long holiday - it finishes with me driving from Niagara Falls to New York City and spending some time in the 'Big Apple' (5 days) before I head home. I split up my itinerary into about 4 stages to post them separately so as to keep each thread focussed on a particular area.
As with my previous thread questions would appreciate any advice from locals or people who have spent time in NY City, or know any special places to see on the road from Niagara to NYC. I'm interested in scenery & wildlife, historical sites, secluded/serene places to relax, and anything that's a great photography opportunity, etc. Other nice to haves are unique places to eat (e.g. restaurants that may be hidden gems only locals know about), and areas that will have good budget accommodation and such... Basically anything interesting or unique...
Obviously plan to see some of the key landmarks of the city (e.g. ES & Chrysler Buildings, etc), but want to try and experience as much of the atmosphere as well...
So if anyone can offer any information that'd be much appreciated.
Many TIA.
As mentioned in my USA Trip (Stage 1) - Hawaii, USA Trip (Stage 2) - Pacific Coast Highway & San Francisco, & USA Trip (Stage 3) - Washington DC, Antietam/Gettysburg, & Niagara Falls threads I will be heading to the US in a couple of months for a long holiday - it finishes with me driving from Niagara Falls to New York City and spending some time in the 'Big Apple' (5 days) before I head home. I split up my itinerary into about 4 stages to post them separately so as to keep each thread focussed on a particular area.
As with my previous thread questions would appreciate any advice from locals or people who have spent time in NY City, or know any special places to see on the road from Niagara to NYC. I'm interested in scenery & wildlife, historical sites, secluded/serene places to relax, and anything that's a great photography opportunity, etc. Other nice to haves are unique places to eat (e.g. restaurants that may be hidden gems only locals know about), and areas that will have good budget accommodation and such... Basically anything interesting or unique...
Obviously plan to see some of the key landmarks of the city (e.g. ES & Chrysler Buildings, etc), but want to try and experience as much of the atmosphere as well...
So if anyone can offer any information that'd be much appreciated.
Many TIA.
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