Lucky enough to be revisiting New York next year, having not been there in over 10 years. First time we went there we ticked off all the main tourist attractions - Statue of Liberty, Times sq, Grand Central Station, Central Park, Ellis Island, Empire State building etc - so was wondering if anyone has any tips for more obscure activities and attractions that the city has to offer.
Also, where are the best places in Manhatten to stay on a budget or is there anywhere off the island that is recommendable?
Recommends the Jane Hotel. Was ideal as a solo traveller but not sure what it’d be like if you’re a couple. Rooms are like cabins so pretty small but still kinda cool.
Other recommendations - last time I walked over Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO to get the classic bridge pic then got on the train to Coney Island which was kinda cool in a weird way (because it was the middle of winter it was abandoned bar a few fisherman and had a weird batman vibe to it).
Spent a day just cutting about Williamsburg, went to the Brooklyn Brewery, ate a few slices of pizza then went to a gig at Warsaw.
Realise these are more bumming about things than actual attractions but you’ll never be short of a thing or two to do in the Windy City
If you’re into books and haven’t been, drop in to The Strand bookstore. I could have spent a whole day there last time.
Don’t have any specific recommendations but I really enjoyed hanging out around DUMBO (down under Manhattan bridge overpass) which is a really cool area with bars and restaurants and those iconic views of the bridge from street level.
Btw, we’ve managed to find accommodation in Chelsea for less than $100 a night. Basic as fuck but our line of logic is that, apart from somewhere to lay our heads and shower, we ain’t gonna be spending much time there. It looks OK, and the location is perfect.
Yes. Totally not my thing but the people I was there with loved it. It’s very cheesy and that’s the point I guess.
Over 10 years since I went and It’s probably even more well known now so guessing it’ll be pretty packed and probably pretty expensive compared to other diners. But YOLO.