tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1471277943395049258..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Planning for New York CityKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33632169614761958312013-10-30T21:44:46.378-04:002013-10-30T21:44:46.378-04:00The Highline was already on my list, I thought it ...The Highline was already on my list, I thought it sounded really interesting.<br /><br />Love your idea of renting bikes and biking a portion of the Hudson River, Kevin will look into that. We have done the Staten Island Ferry before and perhaps we will do it again and we'll certainly check out Yelp for the street food.<br /><br />Thanks for the great ideas.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85124352451791781952013-10-28T11:38:40.551-04:002013-10-28T11:38:40.551-04:00For Outdoors people, you need to walk the Highlin...For Outdoors people, you need to walk the Highline http://www.thehighline.org/<br /><br />You can now bike or walk a good portion of the Hudson river. Citibike is a very easy way to rent bikes. http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/manhattan-waterfront-greenway-bike-map/<br /><br />The Staten Island Ferry is free, Easy way to see New York Harbor. <br /><br />Use Yelp to get reviews on street food, Great options. <br /><br /><br />kevin sickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04134207122936749983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22135599855761286182013-10-26T13:28:53.914-04:002013-10-26T13:28:53.914-04:00That is an idea, as we love street food!That is an idea, as we love street food!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7198126423265955892013-10-26T13:27:57.290-04:002013-10-26T13:27:57.290-04:00Thanks Leah, we might just do that!Thanks Leah, we might just do that!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59264449319470588252013-10-25T00:59:55.480-04:002013-10-25T00:59:55.480-04:00Since you have three full days and are budget mind...Since you have three full days and are budget minded, how about a study on street food and the cost versus yummyness? Either way, have a great time there! Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5425285579788521522013-10-24T23:17:20.555-04:002013-10-24T23:17:20.555-04:00The Metropolitan Museum of Art was most impressive...The Metropolitan Museum of Art was most impressive, and ad.mission is by donation, and if the weather's bad you'd be inside.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048176597265988319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50161033339191374632013-10-24T22:05:40.810-04:002013-10-24T22:05:40.810-04:00Kevin sent in a request for tickets in early Septe...Kevin sent in a request for tickets in early September and we haven't heard anything on them yet. I think that there is a possibility of getting tickets in the morning for that day's show but they don't have many available so the odds aren't good. Would sure be fun if we could get some though!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32827199576485847502013-10-24T22:01:39.405-04:002013-10-24T22:01:39.405-04:00I am sure that we will have a good walkabout in Ce...I am sure that we will have a good walkabout in Central Park. The smartphone apps won't do us any good though, as you need to have a phone to make the apps work and we don't have a phone.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57321793130385679642013-10-24T21:59:47.148-04:002013-10-24T21:59:47.148-04:00We actually did a tour of the NYSE back in 2000 an...We actually did a tour of the NYSE back in 2000 and were there for the opening bell and it was pretty cool to see. Unfortunately the NYSE is not open for tours anymore and even if it was it wouldn't be the same as technology has taken over so much that the same craziness isn't there anymore.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19762414210050860302013-10-24T21:49:14.933-04:002013-10-24T21:49:14.933-04:00China Town will most likely be on our list. We'...China Town will most likely be on our list. We've done Wall Street before so not sure we will do it again, we are trying to do things we didn't do on our last visit. Having said that we will most likely do part of Central Park again but we will choose to go to a different part of it. We love people watching so that will be a must do and perhaps we will see some of the runners finishing the marathon.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-72271067705830374072013-10-24T21:39:26.965-04:002013-10-24T21:39:26.965-04:00We love Chili so maybe we will try to track some d...We love Chili so maybe we will try to track some down, thanks for the suggestion.<br /><br />Yes, we know that the Flying Trapeze School is outside, it is only an idea at the moment.<br /><br />We like Sam's idea as well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10498671148503771272013-10-24T21:34:03.975-04:002013-10-24T21:34:03.975-04:00There is a strong possibility that is one of the t...There is a strong possibility that is one of the things we will try to see. It is definitely something that we would love to do. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52185050821898542522013-10-24T21:31:57.119-04:002013-10-24T21:31:57.119-04:00We have walked around Battery Park before and enjo...We have walked around Battery Park before and enjoyed it so not sure we will do it again but you never know. The Twin Tower Memorial will probably be one of our picks seeing that we were up in the Windows On The World a year before the towers came down. I doubt we will go see a show, the line up for the discount tickets is nuts but you never know, if something pops up we may just grab the moment.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41009502585677829362013-10-23T16:02:35.452-04:002013-10-23T16:02:35.452-04:00Try to get tickets for David Letterman.Try to get tickets for David Letterman.Elaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3225429219883818902013-10-23T13:23:14.227-04:002013-10-23T13:23:14.227-04:00Be sure to thoroughly explore Central Park. NYC a...Be sure to thoroughly explore Central Park. NYC also has lots of famous bridges to walk, completely free. There are also lots of smartphone apps that point savvy tourists to little-known places off the beaten path. The Brooklyn Bridge even has its own app!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79695327497130218012013-10-23T12:33:56.826-04:002013-10-23T12:33:56.826-04:00What about watching the NYSE for a bit? Is that al...What about watching the NYSE for a bit? Is that allowed? I mean, it's total craziness but maybe it would be interesting to see the place where so much influence on the world's money comes from. Oh, and the noise! I think I would be good for a few minutes........Doug and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871784919365473814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78842634229765470572013-10-23T12:06:39.934-04:002013-10-23T12:06:39.934-04:00I loved visiting NYC Chinatown, being an authority...I loved visiting NYC Chinatown, being an authority on San Francisco's Chinatown, I wanted to see New York's. We ate lunch there and it was so much cheaper than other areas - and great food too. Also, Wall Street is 'where it's happening' and fun to walk around in the milieu of money barons. The New York Marathon is fun to watch, although you have to choose your spots as you can't see it all! The finish line is in Central Park and we did see the finish of many of the runners. If you want to see the first runner cross you almost have to miss any other spots along the course in order to have a good view of whomever finishes first. Of course, New York bagels, lox and cream cheese in a NY deli are good. Also pastrami sandwiches. I love to walk in Central Park, sitting on a park bench to enjoy people watching from time to time. Have so much fun!mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13932464760176460202013-10-23T11:36:03.611-04:002013-10-23T11:36:03.611-04:00Howdy R&K,
If you want to do a Mystery Search,...Howdy R&K,<br />If you want to do a Mystery Search, try finding a 'REAL' BOWL OF RED/TEXAS CHILI IN NYC !!!! Did you read ALL of the Flying Trapeze site; IT'S OUTSIDE on PIER 40 and sometimes closes for BADD WEATHER !!<br />Sam's idea is a good one, too... <br />Hope your Nova Scotia weather stays gooood for another week or so... butterbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175812283517686524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70001946775720785242013-10-23T09:26:25.420-04:002013-10-23T09:26:25.420-04:00Make sure and see the USS Intrepid berthed on the ...Make sure and see the USS Intrepid berthed on the Hudson River, It is a great Museum, and kevin said he would like to see an aircraft carrier, although this is one of the smaller Essex Class. I spent a month on a Helo det on her when she took the Lexington.s place as the training carrier in Pensacola.while the Lex was in the yards. Sam & Donna...Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66114846149133545202013-10-23T09:15:04.803-04:002013-10-23T09:15:04.803-04:00I chaperoned our kids on a high school band trip t...I chaperoned our kids on a high school band trip to NYC in 1998. One of the things I remember enjoying was walking around in Battery Park, looking at some of the statutes there and people watching. We stayed at the Marriott Hotel that was right in front of the twin towers, so for me I'd definitely want to see the memorial that is now at that site. I would also go to a show or two. I know there is a place where you can get reduced tickets the day of the show. Have a great time!RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.com