what to do in the big apple??

[elskipador]

so inbetween the indy gp & the new jersey ama race myself & 3 other team members will be driving a van from indy to jersey. we were planning on hanging out in philly for a couple days, but once we noticed that new york city was only 120 miles from the track that all changed & we decided to forget philly & head straight to the apple. so now i'm looking for suggestions on what to do/see while we're there & places to stay & any info on transport, etc... i can get my hands on. 2 of the guys are sports nuts so any sporting event would be good. all of us are food/drink & music lovers. :staRang

 

[Hundo]

4040 club for the sports guys. It's upscale but chock full o' win! :thumbup

Stay in Hoeboken, New Jersey (Manhattan's f00king expensive) if you can and just take the Holland Tunnel in to play in the city.

 

[elskipador]

Stay in Hoeboken, New Jersey (Manhattan's f00king expensive) if you can and just take the Holland Tunnel in to play in the city.

was thinking a hostel might be the way to go on a place to stay. we won't be in the room very much. we've only got 3 days so we're pretty much going to go 24/7

 

[Melissa]

great decision!
I would check out what's happening at Madison Square Garden for sporting/music events or even the Nassau Coliseum. Maybe you'll get to see some local teams play or catch a good concert. The Jones Beach Theater also might still have the summer concert series happening.

I'd also consider checking out the local music scene in the city, maybe catch a good club show or some jazz.

Whatever you end up doing I am certain you'll enjoy the fuck outta your visit and enjoy the food!!! Go to a real Jewish deli! Go to Little Italy!

 

[racercutie]

I have a few friends who live in the BIG APPLE/Manhattan. I can hook you up if you want!
Hail a cab to the Ginger Man:
http://www.gingerman-ny.com/
East 36 near Lex. arty

If I remember correctly, across the street, there's a sweet jazz club (it's underground). I forgot the name though. The cover is a bit pricey (like $30-35), but worth it.
It's another bar, so drink up!
(Or head to the Remy Lounge on Greenwich for real jazz).

OR Spuyten Duyvil in Brooklyn is pretty cool too:
http://www.spuytenduyvilnyc.com/

 

[elskipador]

anybody know where the zeitgeist of new york is?

 

[CockyRooster]

The Met is free to get in if you like museums.

 

[racercutie]

anybody know where the zeitgeist of new york is?

The only place that comes to mind is Duffs in Brooklyn.

 

[SteelerFanatic]

Dude.. walk from Times Square, to Battery Park. Then head over to where the Twin Towers stood. From there, you can taxi back to Time Square. Definitely recommend Keens for a great steak and ambiance.

 

[gnahc79]

was thinking a hostel might be the way to go on a place to stay. we won't be in the room very much. we've only got 3 days so we're pretty much going to go 24/7

A few years ago my wife stayed at Bowery's Whitehouse for her sister's graduation from NYU and it was fine. They have a cat, so if you're allergic it may not be the best place.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Leave. That's the best thing to do in NYC.

 

[CHICKenstrip]

You'll find plenty to do! Not sure I'd call it a zeitgeist but MizCoop showed me the Tuesday Bike Night at the Ear Inn, in Greenwich Village. Quite a mix of both people and bikes, it was pretty cool. You could get hold of her and Frankie for any ideas on where to stay. :thumbup

 

[Dubbington]

sweat balls this time of year...I went last August for the first time, hit Boston and Jersey too. Boston was insane!! Nice place to live aside from the snow.

 

[Cereal KLR]

If you want to eat big time, try this place...

http://www.carminesnyc.com/

 

[Mole_]

Little Italy Pizza... best pizza ever imo

 

[SteelerFanatic]

Little Italy isn't what it used to be. It's surrounded by China/Korea town, and is now only one or two streets. Famous Rays for pizza. :laughing

 

[slowpoke]

What is there NOT to do in NYC!:love

BTW, drinking till 4am is all the motivation you need out there!:loco

 

[F4iChic]

get Pony up and running :confused

 

[ex911]

I would head immediately to Club Macanudo for a cigar, served to you by hotties in little black dresses. Make sure they show you around the walk-in humidor. The Club's located next to the Park Plaza Hotel, across the street from the southern border of Central Park. It's got a Ferrari stuck halfway through the wall, hard to miss.

I would also have steak/seafood at Smith & Wollensky if you have the budget for it. Best t-bone evarr.