Serious suggestion from a nyc lifer: Just walk Broadway from Harlem to the southern tip of Manhattan. If it’s too much walking for you, do it over two days. Just walking around NYC is the best way to experience the city.
If you do end up in Brooklyn you might like to visit Prospect Park. It was designed by the same man who did Central Park. Fun fact Central park is bigger than Vatican City and the Municipality of Monaco.
Lived in the NYC area for about 10 yrs. and one of my favorite spots off the beaten path is the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan. Amazing stories of recent immigrants living in such conditions relating to the different waves of immigration from different countries going back to Dutch immigration in the late 1600's, Irish & Chinese waves in the mid and late 1800's and on, etc. Fascinating stuff! Along the same lines, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration is excellent, as well. Recommend it for your trip, Mike
I'm from NYC....you DO want to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, take the Staten Island Ferry, go on the Subway and visit Central Park....the other things are a bit dull- taking a photo of the Flatiron building (for example) is a bit of a time waster just to take a photo and have nothing to do next. Chinatown is great for the authentic VERY spicy food....In terms of Central Park it stretches from 59th street on the south end to 110th street on the North- about 3 miles, and between 5th ave on the East and Central Park West on the west about a mile or so. The area in the south end of the park from 59th street all the way up to about 96th street has street performers, musicians, sketch artists, food vendors, and scenic views. Above 96th street is a not so nice area and you don't want to be anywhere in the park at night. (In the 1970s you would be mugged or attacked by criminals or homeless if you went in at night or during the day...nowadays it is basically very empty and not safe after dark. The boat rental area is nice...you can also rent a bicycle from one of the CitIBike stands (there are hundreds scattered around Manhattan and the other bores) and return at any of the other stations) su could rent a bicycle a few blocks away and pedal about on the many paths and walkways that meander through the park
As someone who lived there before, don't plan on spending much time at all in Times Square. There's a reason locals avoid it. Also, the view from the top of Rockefeller Center is better than the view from the Empire State Building.
Agreed- fellow NYer here- In Times Square you will just be accosted by people in Elmo suits try to scam a selfie with them...best views ARE from Rockefeller Center or the Staten Island Ferry and Brooklyn Bridge.
I read about The Vessel sometime last year and it looks stunning. But I had never even heard of The Oculis. I can attest to the magic of Central Park in Spring. It is mindboggling how you can step off some of the busiest streets in the world just brimming with energy, and within minutes feel like the entire city has evaporated and you are just comfortably in the countryside. Anyway, this was one of the best such "list" videos I've seen, simply because the guy wasn't just pulling the same stock video used by every other channel and incorporated his own footage and perspectives. It felt more organic and less like it was created by the tourist board.
Mike-has to try iconic NYC pizza, and a pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Deli. The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Central Park is worth a visit-as well as many other museums (the Natural History Museum is amazing). Just walking from midtown down to where the Staten Island Ferry has a wealth of places to see. The NYC Library, Washington Square Park, Rockefeller Center, etc. And definitely walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, top of the Empire State Building, seeing the 911 Memorial and Museum, and taking in a Broadway show. I think this video is really made for a younger crowd who want to take a lot of Instagram photos as opposed to really seeing and feeling NYC. And go to Times Square, even though it’s packed with tourists. You’ll want to experience on your first visit and then ignore it on the next visit.
I visited the Vessel last September and it was probably the thing I was most looking forward to visiting as I had seen the photo ops from the Vessel and I had wanted to get some shots. Unfortunately, about two or three months prior to my visit, there was another suicide, the 4th one since the Vessel opened and it forced the closure of the Vessel. As far as I know, it hasn't been re-opened and might not be again unless they find a way to prevent people from jumping and at the same time still keeping the aesthetics of the original design.
Dave - Take your kids to New York! Since I’m from Connecticut, it was just a couple hours away from our house and my mother would take us frequently. I was probably 3 or 4 years old my first trip and I’ve gone countless times since. If you want an amazing experience for your kids, get tickets in one of the restaurants during the Macy’s thanksgiving day parade.
Having visited NYC myself back in 2017 there is tons of places to go my top ones would be Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, The 911 Memorial and Museum, Central Park Zoo, go on the New York Tour, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Macy’s aka The Worlds Largest Department Store, Little Italy and some others
The Manhattan Bridge photo location even has its own nickname: DUMBO = down under Manhattan Bridge overpass. For another great photo location, the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn has a lot of fantastic street art/spray art/graffiti that is always changing.
🇺🇸 The Vessel is a tiny part of a massive project called "Hudson Yard" It can be a 30 minute reaction video alone...its a multi-billion $ project that saw a ribbon cutting inaugural before covid hit.
An African American community...Senaca Village, had its home owners removed and homes mowed down to help make central park. Prime real estate just taken.
Central Park does have a dark history most people don't know about. There was a fully functioning sizeable village (Seneca Village) with a ton of very successful free black people in a part of the planned park footprint, who's properties all got stolen and raized.
Go to the MOMA - so many famous paintings it always amazes me - like your college art book come to life. I’ve lived here 20 years and the city is a little rough around the edges right now. Lots of people having mental health and drug issues since the pandemic but it’s still safe just keep your eyes open. Happy to see tourism picking back up!
On central park west(72nd st)there is a place to visit called Strawberry Fields, which is a loving memoriam to John Lennon who lived in a building across the street called The Dakota, a picture 📸 opportunity is to stand on this design named Imagine-named for John's big solo hit song
I went for my first time in December and loved it. We stayed in Midtown which was a great area to start our days from. Day 1 we walked all the way to the south tip, hit China Town, Little Italy and the 911 site then rode the subway back to midtown. Day two we took the subway to the north side of Central Park and walked it all the way south. Then went west through Times Square. Best Advice: do some long walks before you go and wear good shoes.
My wife and I are planning a trip in September to the UK. We're spending most of our time in the Cotswolds and London, but we are heading up north to your neck of the woods. Sorry, but Liverpool. Huge Beatles fan.
Lifelong New Yorker & long time Office Blokes subscriber - For the BK bridge, the foot path is divided for pedestrians/bicycles but no one follows the rules anyway. The Vessel is cool but may be closed to the public due to the trend of suicides there although this may have changed in recent times. Hudson Yards in general is really cool for food and shopping. Instead of going on the ferry, it's a much better experience to buy tickets to the statue of liberty (and the museum access too). The real gems I think are the food spots you won't find anywhere else. If you're coming to the Flatiron (I work there), let me know and we'll grab a beer or lunch!
Have fun in New York, Mike. I'm American and I've never been to New York City before, but I'd love to go. However, I have been all the way to London. I've visited your biggest city but not my own. Funny how that works out.
Hey guys. I live in NYC and unlike every other NYC commenter, I'm not going to waste my energy typing pointless suggestions but rather waste my energy whining about pointless suggestions.
The Occulus is where the Towers used to stand. It is beautiful but expensive and always crowded with people; however, it leads to the 911 monument, and if it is Spring, there might be an event happening nearby. The Vessel is new and also expensive, but has excellent views of New York.. If you are in the Flatiron area try Eatly also Sony is located three blocks from the Flatiron Building. Wear sneakers
This is for Mike who’s gonna visit NYC. He has to see this guy called “The MacMaster”. He’s a British guy who used to live in Hoboken. Check him out on his TH-cam “ The Most Epic NYC tour”
Dumbo(street with bridge view) is right next to the Brooklyn bridge park. I'd get their at sunset. It doesn't get overwhelming packed around that time.
Don't even be slightly afraid of the NYC subway. I've lived in NYC for about a year now and use the subway almost every day; I've never been in danger and 99.9% of the time it's uneventful. The people you see in comps aren't actually common and the vast majority of the time it's uneventful. And even when they're there, they're harmless.
This video is like the influencer’s guide to New York goddamn. If you wanna see some cool nyc shit don’t look at the flatiron building or take pictures of a bridge. Visit museums like MoMA or the MET. Go to Mexican, Chinese and Italian restaurants. Get a dollar slice. If you’re interested in history of nyc go visit Ellis island or the tenement museum. Venture out, go to Brooklyn and queens. If your budgets high enough go see a broadway show then get shake shack or something. Go to Coney Island if you’ve got time. Nyc is full of fun and exciting things to do so don’t just time lapse the whole thing. Enjoy it 😊
Mike, I’m so excited you’ll be visiting! I live down south in Texas-far from the Big Apple-but New York is a great time! There are many of us over here whom you can give a holler, should you need any help whilst you’re on this side of the pond 🥰!
You better wear the best comfort shoes you can buy. Exploring NYC will feel like running a marathon everyday (track your steps with phone or watch….you will be shocked)
Put Keens Steakhouse on your list . Est. In 1875 its where Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein, Teddy Rosavelt and many others considered the best Steak in NYC ! Near the Empire State building not far from Time Sq.
Definitely visit the Empire State Building if you like architecture. It was built in the 30s, but it is still the most gorgeous building! And try New York style pizza !
close to times square, you can take the PATH to world trade center which is the white mall structure in this, and then you can see the memorial there and go up to top on WTC one. and the Vessel is a walking art work, I think it is 20 stories high, its located in a new development that opened just before the pandemic started. Its called Hudson yards, and was built over a train parking area. they have one high rise that has a wonderful outside ledge to go out on. but aso the Vessel has been known to have some people commit suicide by jumping off the top.
This is what you get from a random backflipper. Museums? Zero. Even the small Frick, a beautiful building, has 3 Vermeer paintings inside -- which is 3 more than in all of Canada.
Whenever anyone comes to visit we walk the Brooklyn Bridge and go to Grimaldi's on the Brooklyn side. Besides the statue of Liberty there is also Governor's Island - you can go for the sunset and cocktails (if it is open). I also always recommend the hop on - hop off bus - as you get to see so much of the city. Enjoy NYC, Mike!
We have a flat iron building g in Toronto but ita only 5 floors I think and it's was built way later. Alot of new york and Toronto buildings have the same designs weather it was Canadian based companys or American. Were only separated by a lake. Lake Ontario. In the late 1800's to early 1900's my family used to canoe between New York and Toronto to see family and friends. That's before the boarders and security we have now.
Coney Island. Trinity church Natural history museum 42nd st library Chelsea piers. Meatpacking district Tavern on the green Rockafeller center. The high line. Astoria queens has the best food. Sals the king of subs - George Clooney and bill Murray always eating there at the fish spot on ditmars ave can’t miss it last stop on the end train.
Some of these are pretty odd suggestions. I would say go to the High Line. You can walk many blocks from mid Manhattan down to the Meat Packing District without even feeling it. By the way, at the Meat Packing District, you can get a bite to eat at Chelsea Market and visit the Whitney Museum. Other museums to visit are the Met -- of course. You should also go to The Cloisters, which is way at the other end of Manhattan and is part of the Met. It's a collection of four cloisters that were moved from France to New York and features medieval art. Speaking of museums, you should hit the MoMA and the Guggenheim. The video suggested going on the Staten Island Ferry, but I would suggest taking a Circle Line Tour which is a ferry that will take you around the entire island of Manhattan. It takes about three hours. It's a lovely break and you get a tour guide who points out all the sites. I would also take in Rockefeller Center and go up to the Top of Rock. Most people go up to the top of the Empire State Building, but I like the Rock better. You should also take in Chinatown. In fact, you might want to take a New York Food Tour. Each tour features a food from a different part of the city/ethnicity. The Chinatown one was good. We had Peking Duck at one of the stops. You might also want to take in the United Nations. Nice Tour. Of course, you should also see some shows. Don't limit yourself to Broadway. Off Broadway can be the place to find the next hit. And, of course, you should visit the 9-11 Memorial and Museum.
Mike is thinking of the High Line, not Sky Line. The north entrance to that is near the Vessel at Hudson Yards (take a picture at the Edge there). And when you reach the end of the High Line, visit Little Island.
On your first full day I would really recommend taking a city tour bus. I do it in every new city I visit. It gives you a sense of the layout and places you want to actually visit. Definitely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, and sit in the park on the Brooklyn side, take the Staten Island Ferry, go to Central Park, although not at night and stick to the east side from 59th up to about 79th, making sure to take in the Zoo and the lake. I would also recommend going up to the top of the Empire State Building, and going to the 9/11 Memorial, including the Oculus. Times Square is a given, but go late at night, like 11 PM or something, because it gets so crowded. You absolutely shouldn't miss Rockefeller Center either. An easy plan is to take a cab or bus to 59th and 5th, walk around the Plaza Hotel, which is very luxurious, head south on Fifth Avenue to Rockefeller Center, stop across the street in St. Patrick's Cathedral for a few minutes, and maybe the ladies would like to spend a few minutes walking around Saks Fifth Avenue. Then you could head back north on Lexington Avenue to Bloomindale's another very high end Department Store, go across on 59th and go into Central Park. The Zoo is right there. If it were me I'd then take a taxi back to the Hotel. :) A word to the wise: the Hotels and Department Stores are also great for bathroom breaks. For food, Trip Advisor is almost always reliable. I would recommend not winging it, not even for pizza. Don't do what so many Brits seem to do, which is to eat fast food. NYC is one of the great food cities of the world; take advantage of it. I always tell people that once they have their day planned they should look for restaurants in the guide for where they'll be. You really should go to the more "hipster" parts of the city in Brooklyn or downtown Manhattan. Any good guide will tell you where to go. Also, go eat in Greenwich Village. Great scene and great food. As for museums, if you're up for only one or two, go to the Metropolitan; everyone always loves the Egyptian Exhibit, complete with a pyramid. The Natural History Museum is also fabulous.
New York is a surreal place to visit, because so much of it has been featured in films, tv shows, & comic books. Everywhere you turn you'll see something that you've seen somewhere before. I can't think of any other city that's been so well exposed on film. Travelling by subway is much cheaper than by taxi. I'd suggest subway over the bus. Mike should watch some more videos on where to stay & visit in NYC.
I love visiting NYC. Luckily my agent lives on Long Island so when I visit he takes me to all the cool places in the city. I made him take me to Time Square the last time I was there. This guy was not kidding there are a ton of people there. Did the subway for the first time last visit. It's not bad. Can get kind of hot underground.
Subways are great. And will save you tons of money. They are super easy to navigate with maps on your phone. I always use the subway to zip around to different areas. Then will Uber/walk around some shorter distances within the area.
Damn, i thought the #1 place to visit in NY was going to be the JP Morgan Chase bank when all the workers were taking a nap after leaving the vault door open.🤷♂️
1.Central Park - the boat house, eat, have a drink or ride a row boat 🚣♀️ & Bethesda Fountain near the boat house . 2. St. Patricks Cathedral 3.Little Italy and China town 4. Walk the High Line 5. Rockefeller Central - roof top viewing platform. its cheaper, faster and just as good views as Empire State or Trade Center . Best time is right before sun set !!! 6. Grand Central Station 7. Fraunces Tavern - est. In 1832 its where George Washington met with his Officers after the British finally left Manhattan/America. 8. The Met or Museum of Natural History .
@@officeblokemike7914 be sure to add one of the MANY great rooftop bars in Manhattan 🍸. Just Google and pick the one you like 👍. 230 fifth is popular. And iconic restaurant Keen Steakhouse !!!
Mike! When you go to New York and are in Midtown, make some time to have lunch or dinner at Lazzara's Pizza. Fantastic pizza. Great calamari. It's between Times Square and The Empire State Building. All within walking distance. Not too far from the Flat Iron building either. Have fun on your trip!
and yet he didn't mention the food. Some of the best and most diverse in the world. My first stop would be Katz's Deli for Pastrami on Rye. Just don't forget it's cash only ;)
The 9/11 Memorial is way more impact ful than the Oculus, which is right next to it. You can also scratch the Manhattan Bridge off your list. Tip: take the subway to Brooklyn and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge TOWARD Manhattan (preferably at sunset) 😉
Not so fun fact about Central Park it used to be a thriving Black community called Seneca Village. But the city (wealthy wipe people) wanted a park so they had to go. And they were not paid what the land was worth because because who were they going to complain to,
Mike’s going to have a great time! Having an itinerary is great but NYC is one of those places where you just go with the flow because you never know what you’re going to discover. My Junior and senior year of high school we would cut school for days at a time and drive up to NY from Washington D.C. and run a muck in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you’re going to Central Park it’s a nice place to just sprawl out and get some sun especially in late spring. Definitely check out the 9/11 memorial, Empire State Building, Time Square at night. Obviously there is no shortage of restaurants, the Staten Island ferry is amazing at night as well. There are some pretty sweet tour busses that go thru the city too. Definitely catch a Broadway show and a Yankees game. Endless amount of things to do. Either way! Hope Mike has a safe and amazing trip. 💯
Check out coney island/ sheepshead bay area, prospect park, and Williamsburg in brooklyn and flushing in queens is cool as well... in lower manhattan check out alphabet city and chinatown area amazing food and history I could go on mike have fun I hope you do it right forgot yeah stadium area and arthur avenue in the bronx is worth it
The only place I wasn’t familiar with is the vessel. I had to look it up. I wish there was more of an emphasis on places in the outer boroughs though. We never get any love.
These places to visit are cool but they're just attractions. Tourists should experience the varying neighborhoods of Queens, with every ethnicity imaginable found there. You can eat cuisines from all around the world in a matter of a few hours.
Hope you have a great visit: few tips/ideas if interested: - Central Park: the southern end is the prettiest; enter by the corner of 5th Ave & 59th and walk uptown on that side (would suggest navigating to the Egyptian obelisk, which is about half way up - you’ll see everything along the way that’s iconic in the park) - The Vessel is at the top of the Highline so start your walk on the Highline there and go downtown to see both - Lots of observation decks in NYC but 2 best are the edge (next to the vessel) and one Vanderbilt (next to grand central) - one world trade isn’t a great view imo - Pro tip: catch the NYC ferry at the 34th st ferry terminal by 1st Ave (on the east river) and sit on the top open deck - take that downtown around the bottom of Manhattan; you get amazing views of the skyline for a $2.50 ticket; they’re new and clean with nice restrooms and they serve beer onboard - Def check out Flatiron; the park there (Madison Square Park) is cute and you’ll often see movies filming there (also fun fact: it’s the location of the original shake shack in the park there - suggest grabbing a beer & burger if it’s nice out - go sit on the grass and people watch) - Brooklyn bridge is fun but always packed - if you’re an early riser suggest getting up early enough to watch the sunrise from the middle of the bridge (there’s benches and the sun rises over Astoria) - Great classic thin crust nyc pizza: www.nycthincrust.com/about/ (they have a few places around the city under different names but all the same - get a classic plain cheese you will not be upset I promise)
For great Italian food cross the Brooklyn Bridge and go near the Court Houses. to Queen Restauarant. Its where all the lawyers and judges eat and has the best Italian food in NYC other than Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. For Chinese Food go to China Town In lower Manhattan. Second Avenue on the East Side from the streets numbered 50-90 or so has 100s of restaurants since this is the residential area where all the large apartment complexes are. Houston Street (pronounced HOWSTON) is essentially zero street, the numbered streets are north and the named streets from when the Dutch and British ruled the area are south- SOHO means South of Houston- and that area has many art galleries and trendy restaurants since that is one of the wealthiest areas where many celebrities live. The Upper West Side in the 60s-90s has many restaurants as well since that is the other major residential area in Manhattan proper. There are MANY museums on 5th Avenue between the 70s and about 104th street- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum (modern art), The Museum of the City of NY, The Frick Collection...so you could start by bicycling or walking through Central Park entering at the South end at 59th street and exiting around 72nd street on the East side and then going to the various museums traveling North up 5th avenue...
There are a few statues of famous characters in Central Park, you could get a map of them and seek them out, or maybe Central Park Zoo. Really should take a day and come up to the Catskill Mountains or at least to Bear Mountain State Park or something like that.
The vessel & occulos are relatively new there’s also a high line walk that’s new you may want to look into there’s also 1 Vanderbilt which is another new building you should check out on your trip
Hi Mike don’t need to extend your trip. If your doing the high line, you will encounter the vessel. And if your going to to 9/11 memorial you can go in the oculus as it’s on the same site.
I went just before the first lockdown it’s an amazing place. Also big up Dave I’m also from northwich. Next time your in pennyblack drop us a msg I will buy you a pint. Daz doesn’t need to know we’re in a weatherspoons. Fucking snob
Serious suggestion from a nyc lifer: Just walk Broadway from Harlem to the southern tip of Manhattan. If it’s too much walking for you, do it over two days. Just walking around NYC is the best way to experience the city.
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If you do end up in Brooklyn you might like to visit Prospect Park. It was designed by the same man who did Central Park. Fun fact Central park is bigger than Vatican City and the Municipality of Monaco.
Visit on a Saturday at 9am if you love dogs. Hundreds of friendly pups are off leash
Lived in the NYC area for about 10 yrs. and one of my favorite spots off the beaten path is the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan. Amazing stories of recent immigrants living in such conditions relating to the different waves of immigration from different countries going back to Dutch immigration in the late 1600's, Irish & Chinese waves in the mid and late 1800's and on, etc. Fascinating stuff! Along the same lines, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration is excellent, as well. Recommend it for your trip, Mike
Cheers Ben 👍🏻
They should definitely hit up some comedy clubs too. Comedy Cellar, Carolines, NY Comedy Club.
Ellis Island is amazing.
I'm from NYC....you DO want to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, take the Staten Island Ferry, go on the Subway and visit Central Park....the other things are a bit dull- taking a photo of the Flatiron building (for example) is a bit of a time waster just to take a photo and have nothing to do next. Chinatown is great for the authentic VERY spicy food....In terms of Central Park it stretches from 59th street on the south end to 110th street on the North- about 3 miles, and between 5th ave on the East and Central Park West on the west about a mile or so. The area in the south end of the park from 59th street all the way up to about 96th street has street performers, musicians, sketch artists, food vendors, and scenic views. Above 96th street is a not so nice area and you don't want to be anywhere in the park at night. (In the 1970s you would be mugged or attacked by criminals or homeless if you went in at night or during the day...nowadays it is basically very empty and not safe after dark. The boat rental area is nice...you can also rent a bicycle from one of the CitIBike stands (there are hundreds scattered around Manhattan and the other bores) and return at any of the other stations) su could rent a bicycle a few blocks away and pedal about on the many paths and walkways that meander through the park
Thanks for the information, much appreciated 👍🏻
@@officeblokemike7914 Your welcome- would be glad to answer any questions you might have about New York
Listen to him.
As someone who lived there before, don't plan on spending much time at all in Times Square. There's a reason locals avoid it. Also, the view from the top of Rockefeller Center is better than the view from the Empire State Building.
Agreed- fellow NYer here- In Times Square you will just be accosted by people in Elmo suits try to scam a selfie with them...best views ARE from Rockefeller Center or the Staten Island Ferry and Brooklyn Bridge.
I read about The Vessel sometime last year and it looks stunning. But I had never even heard of The Oculis. I can attest to the magic of Central Park in Spring. It is mindboggling how you can step off some of the busiest streets in the world just brimming with energy, and within minutes feel like the entire city has evaporated and you are just comfortably in the countryside. Anyway, this was one of the best such "list" videos I've seen, simply because the guy wasn't just pulling the same stock video used by every other channel and incorporated his own footage and perspectives. It felt more organic and less like it was created by the tourist board.
Mike-has to try iconic NYC pizza, and a pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Deli. The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Central Park is worth a visit-as well as many other museums (the Natural History Museum is amazing). Just walking from midtown down to where the Staten Island Ferry has a wealth of places to see. The NYC Library, Washington Square Park, Rockefeller Center, etc. And definitely walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, top of the Empire State Building, seeing the 911 Memorial and Museum, and taking in a Broadway show. I think this video is really made for a younger crowd who want to take a lot of Instagram photos as opposed to really seeing and feeling NYC. And go to Times Square, even though it’s packed with tourists. You’ll want to experience on your first visit and then ignore it on the next visit.
I like how this dude actually explains what’s interesting to him about NY. Really cool. Makes you want to go there.
@Ernie B well. His vid looks nice enough to actually be interesting and make me want to visit.
I visited the Vessel last September and it was probably the thing I was most looking forward to visiting as I had seen the photo ops from the Vessel and I had wanted to get some shots. Unfortunately, about two or three months prior to my visit, there was another suicide, the 4th one since the Vessel opened and it forced the closure of the Vessel. As far as I know, it hasn't been re-opened and might not be again unless they find a way to prevent people from jumping and at the same time still keeping the aesthetics of the original design.
Dave - Take your kids to New York! Since I’m from Connecticut, it was just a couple hours away from our house and my mother would take us frequently. I was probably 3 or 4 years old my first trip and I’ve gone countless times since. If you want an amazing experience for your kids, get tickets in one of the restaurants during the Macy’s thanksgiving day parade.
Having visited NYC myself back in 2017 there is tons of places to go my top ones would be Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, The 911 Memorial and Museum, Central Park Zoo, go on the New York Tour, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Macy’s aka The Worlds Largest Department Store, Little Italy and some others
The Manhattan Bridge photo location even has its own nickname: DUMBO = down under Manhattan Bridge overpass. For another great photo location, the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn has a lot of fantastic street art/spray art/graffiti that is always changing.
I visited New York years ago and a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge in the early morning was one of my favorite things.
Dave, you will have to back flips on the Brooklyn Bridge & film them for us all to see now. 😀
🇺🇸 The Vessel is a tiny part of a massive project called "Hudson Yard" It can be a 30 minute reaction video alone...its a multi-billion $ project that saw a ribbon cutting inaugural before covid hit.
I walked that bridge back in the early 80's. I had a friend who lived in Brooklyn and we walked to his house from Manhattan.
An African American community...Senaca Village, had its home owners removed and homes mowed down to help make central park.
Prime real estate just taken.
The botanical garden is amazing
Central Park does have a dark history most people don't know about. There was a fully functioning sizeable village (Seneca Village) with a ton of very successful free black people in a part of the planned park footprint, who's properties all got stolen and raized.
I've been living in NYC for more than 15 years and I still feel I've barely scratched the surface.
i love watching the softball games in central park. those dudes go hard
Go to the MOMA - so many famous paintings it always amazes me - like your college art book come to life. I’ve lived here 20 years and the city is a little rough around the edges right now. Lots of people having mental health and drug issues since the pandemic but it’s still safe just keep your eyes open. Happy to see tourism picking back up!
That Vessel building reminded me of a beautiful acorn. No one else?
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On central park west(72nd st)there is a place to visit called Strawberry Fields, which is a loving memoriam to John Lennon who lived in a building across the street called The Dakota, a picture 📸 opportunity is to stand on this design named Imagine-named for John's big solo hit song
I went for my first time in December and loved it. We stayed in Midtown which was a great area to start our days from. Day 1 we walked all the way to the south tip, hit China Town, Little Italy and the 911 site then rode the subway back to midtown. Day two we took the subway to the north side of Central Park and walked it all the way south. Then went west through Times Square.
Best Advice: do some long walks before you go and wear good shoes.
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It always surprises me how much walking New Yorkers do.
When i lived in NYC I loved taking the ferry, no reason other than I just loved taking it.
My wife and I are planning a trip in September to the UK. We're spending most of our time in the Cotswolds and London, but we are heading up north to your neck of the woods. Sorry, but Liverpool. Huge Beatles fan.
Lifelong New Yorker & long time Office Blokes subscriber - For the BK bridge, the foot path is divided for pedestrians/bicycles but no one follows the rules anyway. The Vessel is cool but may be closed to the public due to the trend of suicides there although this may have changed in recent times. Hudson Yards in general is really cool for food and shopping. Instead of going on the ferry, it's a much better experience to buy tickets to the statue of liberty (and the museum access too). The real gems I think are the food spots you won't find anywhere else. If you're coming to the Flatiron (I work there), let me know and we'll grab a beer or lunch!
Have fun in New York, Mike. I'm American and I've never been to New York City before, but I'd love to go. However, I have been all the way to London. I've visited your biggest city but not my own. Funny how that works out.
Hey guys. I live in NYC and unlike every other NYC commenter, I'm not going to waste my energy typing pointless suggestions but rather waste my energy whining about pointless suggestions.
The Occulus is where the Towers used to stand. It is beautiful but expensive and always crowded with people; however, it leads to the 911 monument, and if it is Spring, there might be an event happening nearby. The Vessel is new and also expensive, but has excellent views of New York.. If you are in the Flatiron area try Eatly also Sony is located three blocks from the Flatiron Building. Wear sneakers
This is for Mike who’s gonna visit NYC. He has to see this guy called “The MacMaster”. He’s a British guy who used to live in Hoboken. Check him out on his TH-cam “ The Most Epic NYC tour”
Central Park was originally a black neighborhood.
Dumbo(street with bridge view) is right next to the Brooklyn bridge park. I'd get their at sunset. It doesn't get overwhelming packed around that time.
If you visit the Natural History Museum in NYC, you can walk right over to Central Park. Makes for a great day actually.
Don't even be slightly afraid of the NYC subway. I've lived in NYC for about a year now and use the subway almost every day; I've never been in danger and 99.9% of the time it's uneventful. The people you see in comps aren't actually common and the vast majority of the time it's uneventful. And even when they're there, they're harmless.
The subway doesn’t use zones like the tube Mike. It’s $2.75 for each person each way.
This video is like the influencer’s guide to New York goddamn. If you wanna see some cool nyc shit don’t look at the flatiron building or take pictures of a bridge. Visit museums like MoMA or the MET. Go to Mexican, Chinese and Italian restaurants. Get a dollar slice. If you’re interested in history of nyc go visit Ellis island or the tenement museum. Venture out, go to Brooklyn and queens. If your budgets high enough go see a broadway show then get shake shack or something. Go to Coney Island if you’ve got time. Nyc is full of fun and exciting things to do so don’t just time lapse the whole thing. Enjoy it 😊
Mike, I’m so excited you’ll be visiting! I live down south in Texas-far from the Big Apple-but New York is a great time! There are many of us over here whom you can give a holler, should you need any help whilst you’re on this side of the pond 🥰!
Looking forward to it Beverly,gonna be great👍🏻
NYer for over 40 years...you should take a stroll, or ride a bike on the Hudson river park. Quite a lot to see and do.
You better wear the best comfort shoes you can buy. Exploring NYC will feel like running a marathon everyday (track your steps with phone or watch….you will be shocked)
Put Keens Steakhouse on your list . Est. In 1875 its where Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein, Teddy Rosavelt and many others considered the best Steak in NYC !
Near the Empire State building not far from Time Sq.
Definitely visit the Empire State Building if you like architecture. It was built in the 30s, but it is still the most gorgeous building! And try New York style pizza !
Pretty proud to say I did all of these things when I last went to NY! That city showed me a good time and I showed up!
🇺🇸 There's talk of The Vessel shutting down because (sadly) the number of suicides from people jumping from the top, during covid
2:09 The upper deck or promenade or the bridge was always an observation deck with bike lanes.
The Vessel is pretty cool to visit. There’s an elevator if you don’t wanna walk the stairs 😉
Love to see a top 10 southern California sites video reaction
Good shout David 😉
close to times square, you can take the PATH to world trade center which is the white mall structure in this, and then you can see the memorial there and go up to top on WTC one. and the Vessel is a walking art work, I think it is 20 stories high, its located in a new development that opened just before the pandemic started. Its called Hudson yards, and was built over a train parking area. they have one high rise that has a wonderful outside ledge to go out on. but aso the Vessel has been known to have some people commit suicide by jumping off the top.
First watch the PBS program " History of Central Park and Seneca Village". Lots of great historical information and the architects of the project.
This is what you get from a random backflipper. Museums? Zero. Even the small Frick, a beautiful building, has 3 Vermeer paintings inside -- which is 3 more than in all of Canada.
You hope for back flippers, but you usually get the crazies
I recommend staying away from the subway, it's too unpredictable for my tastes
Fun fact - Central Park alone is bigger than Monaco.
Definitely take the hike across the bridge and turn left to go down to the park by the river
Whenever anyone comes to visit we walk the Brooklyn Bridge and go to Grimaldi's on the Brooklyn side. Besides the statue of Liberty there is also Governor's Island - you can go for the sunset and cocktails (if it is open). I also always recommend the hop on - hop off bus - as you get to see so much of the city. Enjoy NYC, Mike!
Thanks Alana, defo doing Brooklyn Bridge 👍🏻
We have a flat iron building g in Toronto but ita only 5 floors I think and it's was built way later. Alot of new york and Toronto buildings have the same designs weather it was Canadian based companys or American. Were only separated by a lake. Lake Ontario. In the late 1800's to early 1900's my family used to canoe between New York and Toronto to see family and friends. That's before the boarders and security we have now.
Coney Island.
Trinity church
Natural history museum
42nd st library
Chelsea piers.
Meatpacking district
Tavern on the green
Rockafeller center.
The high line.
Astoria queens has the best food.
Sals the king of subs - George Clooney and bill Murray always eating there at the fish spot on ditmars ave can’t miss it last stop on the end train.
Some of these are pretty odd suggestions. I would say go to the High Line. You can walk many blocks from mid Manhattan down to the Meat Packing District without even feeling it. By the way, at the Meat Packing District, you can get a bite to eat at Chelsea Market and visit the Whitney Museum. Other museums to visit are the Met -- of course. You should also go to The Cloisters, which is way at the other end of Manhattan and is part of the Met. It's a collection of four cloisters that were moved from France to New York and features medieval art. Speaking of museums, you should hit the MoMA and the Guggenheim. The video suggested going on the Staten Island Ferry, but I would suggest taking a Circle Line Tour which is a ferry that will take you around the entire island of Manhattan. It takes about three hours. It's a lovely break and you get a tour guide who points out all the sites. I would also take in Rockefeller Center and go up to the Top of Rock. Most people go up to the top of the Empire State Building, but I like the Rock better. You should also take in Chinatown. In fact, you might want to take a New York Food Tour. Each tour features a food from a different part of the city/ethnicity. The Chinatown one was good. We had Peking Duck at one of the stops. You might also want to take in the United Nations. Nice Tour. Of course, you should also see some shows. Don't limit yourself to Broadway. Off Broadway can be the place to find the next hit. And, of course, you should visit the 9-11 Memorial and Museum.
Mike is thinking of the High Line, not Sky Line. The north entrance to that is near the Vessel at Hudson Yards (take a picture at the Edge there). And when you reach the end of the High Line, visit Little Island.
Also the construction on Ground Zero has been finished for years. There's the (new) World Trade Center, the Oculus, and the 9/11 memorial pools.
On your first full day I would really recommend taking a city tour bus. I do it in every new city I visit. It gives you a sense of the layout and places you want to actually visit. Definitely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, and sit in the park on the Brooklyn side, take the Staten Island Ferry, go to Central Park, although not at night and stick to the east side from 59th up to about 79th, making sure to take in the Zoo and the lake. I would also recommend going up to the top of the Empire State Building, and going to the 9/11 Memorial, including the Oculus. Times Square is a given, but go late at night, like 11 PM or something, because it gets so crowded. You absolutely shouldn't miss Rockefeller Center either. An easy plan is to take a cab or bus to 59th and 5th, walk around the Plaza Hotel, which is very luxurious, head south on Fifth Avenue to Rockefeller Center, stop across the street in St. Patrick's Cathedral for a few minutes, and maybe the ladies would like to spend a few minutes walking around Saks Fifth Avenue. Then you could head back north on Lexington Avenue to Bloomindale's another very high end Department Store, go across on 59th and go into Central Park. The Zoo is right there. If it were me I'd then take a taxi back to the Hotel. :) A word to the wise: the Hotels and Department Stores are also great for bathroom breaks. For food, Trip Advisor is almost always reliable. I would recommend not winging it, not even for pizza. Don't do what so many Brits seem to do, which is to eat fast food. NYC is one of the great food cities of the world; take advantage of it. I always tell people that once they have their day planned they should look for restaurants in the guide for where they'll be. You really should go to the more "hipster" parts of the city in Brooklyn or downtown Manhattan. Any good guide will tell you where to go. Also, go eat in Greenwich Village. Great scene and great food. As for museums, if you're up for only one or two, go to the Metropolitan; everyone always loves the Egyptian Exhibit, complete with a pyramid. The Natural History Museum is also fabulous.
New York is a surreal place to visit, because so much of it has been featured in films, tv shows, & comic books. Everywhere you turn you'll see something that you've seen somewhere before. I can't think of any other city that's been so well exposed on film. Travelling by subway is much cheaper than by taxi. I'd suggest subway over the bus. Mike should watch some more videos on where to stay & visit in NYC.
I love visiting NYC. Luckily my agent lives on Long Island so when I visit he takes me to all the cool places in the city. I made him take me to Time Square the last time I was there. This guy was not kidding there are a ton of people there. Did the subway for the first time last visit. It's not bad. Can get kind of hot underground.
Subways are great. And will save you tons of money. They are super easy to navigate with maps on your phone. I always use the subway to zip around to different areas. Then will Uber/walk around some shorter distances within the area.
16:08 There are certain streets in San Francisco where you can get a similar perspective of the Bay Bridge
Go to Little Italy on Arthur Ave in the Bronx for great authentic Italian food.
Damn, i thought the #1 place to visit in NY was going to be the JP Morgan Chase bank when all the workers were taking a nap after leaving the vault door open.🤷♂️
I live in NYC and now realize that I barely do anything in this city.
1.Central Park - the boat house, eat, have a drink or ride a row boat 🚣♀️ & Bethesda Fountain near the boat house .
2. St. Patricks Cathedral
3.Little Italy and China town
4. Walk the High Line
5. Rockefeller Central - roof top viewing platform. its cheaper, faster and just as good views as Empire State or Trade Center . Best time is right before sun set !!!
6. Grand Central Station
7. Fraunces Tavern - est. In 1832 its where George Washington met with his Officers after the British finally left Manhattan/America.
8. The Met or Museum of Natural History .
Thanks for the suggestions Robert👊🏻
@@officeblokemike7914 be sure to add one of the MANY great rooftop bars in Manhattan 🍸.
Just Google and pick the one you like 👍. 230 fifth is popular.
And iconic restaurant Keen Steakhouse !!!
I recommend Arthur Avenue in the Bronx the real little Italy
Mike! When you go to New York and are in Midtown, make some time to have lunch or dinner at Lazzara's Pizza. Fantastic pizza. Great calamari. It's between Times Square and The Empire State Building. All within walking distance. Not too far from the Flat Iron building either. Have fun on your trip!
and yet he didn't mention the food. Some of the best and most diverse in the world. My first stop would be Katz's Deli for Pastrami on Rye. Just don't forget it's cash only ;)
The 9/11 Memorial is way more impact ful than the Oculus, which is right next to it. You can also scratch the Manhattan Bridge off your list. Tip: take the subway to Brooklyn and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge TOWARD Manhattan (preferably at sunset) 😉
Also when you do the high line at stop of at the Chelsea market it’s the original Oreo biscuit factory but it’s now a food hall with great food
My school is in the paramount building :D I live out of state and go online but I will be there for clinicals late this year, early next year :D
Got to Jackson Hole Burgers, 32nd St and Second Ave
Not so fun fact about Central Park it used to be a thriving Black community called Seneca Village. But the city (wealthy wipe people) wanted a park so they had to go. And they were not paid what the land was worth because because who were they going to complain to,
Mike’s going to have a great time! Having an itinerary is great but NYC is one of those places where you just go with the flow because you never know what you’re going to discover. My Junior and senior year of high school we would cut school for days at a time and drive up to NY from Washington D.C. and run a muck in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you’re going to Central Park it’s a nice place to just sprawl out and get some sun especially in late spring. Definitely check out the 9/11 memorial, Empire State Building, Time Square at night. Obviously there is no shortage of restaurants, the Staten Island ferry is amazing at night as well. There are some pretty sweet tour busses that go thru the city too. Definitely catch a Broadway show and a Yankees game. Endless amount of things to do. Either way! Hope Mike has a safe and amazing trip. 💯
Officebloke mike looks like Pope Francis on the r shirt cartoon
There are so many other sites, it's endless!
Check out coney island/ sheepshead bay area, prospect park, and Williamsburg in brooklyn and flushing in queens is cool as well... in lower manhattan check out alphabet city and chinatown area amazing food and history I could go on mike have fun I hope you do it right forgot yeah stadium area and arthur avenue in the bronx is worth it
If you are there in May you should catch a Yankees or Mets baseball game.
Visit 'little island' it's new.
The only place I wasn’t familiar with is the vessel. I had to look it up. I wish there was more of an emphasis on places in the outer boroughs though. We never get any love.
Go to Times Sq, see it, and get out. There are no New Yorkers in Times Sq., we avoid it like the plaque. All it is is a tourist trap.
Im Brooklyn born, bred, and buttered.
I have stories about my trip there from pre 9/11... can't really post them here... Glad I went
i know this guy didnt say times square is in the top 10 places must see in NYC 😂
Hey Mike I’m a New Yorker…you should check out “top of the rock” mate
These places to visit are cool but they're just attractions. Tourists should experience the varying neighborhoods of Queens, with every ethnicity imaginable found there. You can eat cuisines from all around the world in a matter of a few hours.
Hope you have a great visit: few tips/ideas if interested:
- Central Park: the southern end is the prettiest; enter by the corner of 5th Ave & 59th and walk uptown on that side (would suggest navigating to the Egyptian obelisk, which is about half way up - you’ll see everything along the way that’s iconic in the park)
- The Vessel is at the top of the Highline so start your walk on the Highline there and go downtown to see both
- Lots of observation decks in NYC but 2 best are the edge (next to the vessel) and one Vanderbilt (next to grand central) - one world trade isn’t a great view imo
- Pro tip: catch the NYC ferry at the 34th st ferry terminal by 1st Ave (on the east river) and sit on the top open deck - take that downtown around the bottom of Manhattan; you get amazing views of the skyline for a $2.50 ticket; they’re new and clean with nice restrooms and they serve beer onboard
- Def check out Flatiron; the park there (Madison Square Park) is cute and you’ll often see movies filming there (also fun fact: it’s the location of the original shake shack in the park there - suggest grabbing a beer & burger if it’s nice out - go sit on the grass and people watch)
- Brooklyn bridge is fun but always packed - if you’re an early riser suggest getting up early enough to watch the sunrise from the middle of the bridge (there’s benches and the sun rises over Astoria)
- Great classic thin crust nyc pizza: www.nycthincrust.com/about/ (they have a few places around the city under different names but all the same - get a classic plain cheese you will not be upset I promise)
And if you are brave enough visit 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx is the birthplace of hip hop. Lmao
Defo going there 🤣😉
Man I wish you three could go to ny together and go to some of the places you’ve seen in the videos
Maybe one day 😉
For great Italian food cross the Brooklyn Bridge and go near the Court Houses. to Queen Restauarant. Its where all the lawyers and judges eat and has the best Italian food in NYC other than Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. For Chinese Food go to China Town In lower Manhattan. Second Avenue on the East Side from the streets numbered 50-90 or so has 100s of restaurants since this is the residential area where all the large apartment complexes are. Houston Street (pronounced HOWSTON) is essentially zero street, the numbered streets are north and the named streets from when the Dutch and British ruled the area are south- SOHO means South of Houston- and that area has many art galleries and trendy restaurants since that is one of the wealthiest areas where many celebrities live. The Upper West Side in the 60s-90s has many restaurants as well since that is the other major residential area in Manhattan proper. There are MANY museums on 5th Avenue between the 70s and about 104th street- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum (modern art), The Museum of the City of NY, The Frick Collection...so you could start by bicycling or walking through Central Park entering at the South end at 59th street and exiting around 72nd street on the East side and then going to the various museums traveling North up 5th avenue...
Daz would have loved this video
There are a few statues of famous characters in Central Park, you could get a map of them and seek them out, or maybe Central Park Zoo.
Really should take a day and come up to the Catskill Mountains or at least to Bear Mountain State Park or something like that.
The vessel & occulos are relatively new there’s also a high line walk that’s new you may want to look into there’s also 1 Vanderbilt which is another new building you should check out on your trip
Will do 👍🏻
@@officeblokemike7914 At the moment the vessel is closed unfortunately due to people committing suicide off of it. Sorry for the depressing info
Hi Mike don’t need to extend your trip. If your doing the high line, you will encounter the vessel. And if your going to to 9/11 memorial you can go in the oculus as it’s on the same site.
I went just before the first lockdown it’s an amazing place. Also big up Dave I’m also from northwich. Next time your in pennyblack drop us a msg I will buy you a pint. Daz doesn’t need to know we’re in a weatherspoons. Fucking snob
👍🏻thanks for that, glad you told me 👍🏻😎
Mike avoid Central Park at night, especially on the north side.
Unfortunately the vessel has been indefinitely closed because of a few suicide jumpers.