"I'll Take Manhattan..." New York City by Radiomom

New York City Travel Guide: 19,521 reviews and 30,170 photos

Way-Cool Chrysler Building - New York City

A Great City to Get to Know

I had my first real job in NYC - lived on the Upper West side (W88th Street) and worked at Young & Rubicam. Before retiring in 2005, I would get up to my employer's NYC office at least twice a year on business. Our daughter has lived in NYC since graduating from college. She's lived on Staten Island, then Astoria, Queens, then just off Park Avenue in Spanish Harlem, and now on the lower east side (Stuyvesanttown) -- Luckily my Mom taught me to write "kid's" addresses in the address book in PENCIL because they move often! So, anyway, we still head up Rt 95 to visit several times a year. Sometimes we stay in the city, sometimes at her place. We all love New York.

This looks like Europe, right?

NOT! It's one of the gardens at the Cloisters museum, in Fort Tryon Park at West 190th St. I took too many pictures and wanted to get this pretty quince tree up someplace.

Hunter College - Manhattan

Yeah, I'm proud! My daughter just picked up a Master's degree in Bilingual Education. (picked up? That sounds too easy -- going to school while teaching full-time was quite a challenge, and we're terrifically proud of her!) We drove up for a long weekend (January 2006) to share the in the celebration. Hunter is located on the East side of Manhattan, and they've got this great pedestrian walk over the street -- we weren't the only people to use it as a backdrop for graduation pictures.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The most Exciting City in the US
Cons:You can do it on the cheap, but $$$ really makes a difference
In a nutshell:If you can make it here, you'll make it anywhere...(ouch, you know the rest?)

Last visit to New York City: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Feb 23, 2006
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Reviews (42)

Warm, Tuscan Comforts! Restaurants (11)

OK - I must preface this by saying that the Chef is a friend of the family -- but we think he's fantastic and would... more travel advice

Celebrate! Nightlife (4)

When daughter Holly got her Master's degree she wanted a big party. Sala (on Bowery) turned out to be the perfect spot.... more travel advice

Whoa! Big Boxes in NYC! Shopping (1)

Walking down 3rd Avenue from the Hunter College area -- What's this -- HOME DEPOT! I was so surprised to see them,... more travel advice

It was so much warmer inside! - New York City

Another Quick Breakfast Spot Restaurants (11)

This is a nice spot for a quick sandwich at lunch or a tasty breakfast in the morning. I enjoyed watching people... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (6)
See All Convenient Snack Bar at the school
Local Customs (3)
See All Amazing what you can do on an empty...
Things to Do (5)
See All Getting there is a walk in the park...
Hotels (5)
See All Comfy place for an extended stay!

Warnings Or Dangers (2)
See All Wet turf!
Transportation (3)
See All Da Subway!
Favorites (1)
Ride the Staten Island Ferry
Tourist Traps (1)
Times Square

Comments (15)

King_Golo May 14, 2010 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

Nice page. NYC is great.
Maurizioago Mar 13, 2007 at 3:08 AM Report Abuse

Nice page. Ciao!
nicolaitan Feb 21, 2006 at 9:51 AM Report Abuse

great nyc page which I shall go thru in detail tonite. I am sad to inform you however that one of our favorite places, crispo, is out of business when the owner of the space raised the rent too high for him to continue.
mirjana51 Feb 10, 2006 at 6:07 AM Report Abuse

Thanks fot the perfect tips and lovely pictures. I don't like to miss Acquario restaurant. The place is so cute. Hope you can give me more info :))
scottishvisitor Oct 11, 2005 at 1:33 PM Report Abuse

Refreshing look at New York City!! Loved your descriptions & photos = well done to you!!
Callavetta May 10, 2005 at 6:44 PM Report Abuse

Great tips. It was a fun tour through NYC. Thanks!
Nativenewyorker Nov 25, 2004 at 1:30 AM Report Abuse

New York has over 30 dog parks, including ones at Union Square (14th Street) and West 81st. (next to the Museum of Natural History) We love our dogs!
starship Sep 20, 2004 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

I love New York, and just reading your page generates excitement! Love trying restaurants, the plays, the people!! Only wish I could find the great deals on hotels you have--suggestions?
kyoub Sep 11, 2004 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

What an very interesting page on NYC. A neighborhood veggie garden, what a great idea.
tini58de Sep 11, 2004 at 2:41 AM Report Abuse

What a fabulous page, Diane! Enjoyed every bit of it! Great job - thanks so much!