"The Muscle of Manhattan" New York City by Geisha_Girl

New York City Travel Guide: 15,551 reviews and 30,943 photos

Now THAT'S a welcome!! (courtesy of jessicadf)

Geisha_Girl hits the Sidewalks of New York

MANHATTAN
(by Walt Whitman)

The mechanics of the city, the masters, well-form'd,
beautiful-faced, looking you straight in the eyes,
Trottoirs throng'd, vehicles, Broadway, the women, the
shops and shows,
A million people--manners free and superb--open voices--
hospitality--the most courageous and friendly young
men,
City of hurried and sparkling waters! city of spires and masts!
City nested in bays! my city!

Every trip to New York is a different experience. Each time I visit this fantastic city, I come back re-energized and wishin' I was back there again!

The vibrant energy is like no other place in the world....it's a city full of multi sub-cultures.

This year's Memorial Weekend was going to be a *spinoff* of last year's Memorial Weekend which was spent in NYC as well.

The only difference is that the I had ONE and ONLY one mission to accomplish: Partaaaaaay.

It's a weekend set to let off some steam...soak up the New York nightlife once more........see old friends and meet new ones!

Then add a little *VT TWIST* and you have the makings of a superb weekend for a GEISHA_GIRL_GOLIGHTLY like me!

I built a New York page previously, in the "old VT." That page is full of all of my tips, pics, and recommendations from the past decade I spent in NYC.

This page will be a little different. If you're looking for advice on museums, sightseeing tours, and general TOURIST info, you won't find it here.

This page will be more an "OFF BEAT PATH."

This page is dedicated to all of those "Timeless Party Girls" (and guys) who love New York just as much as I do!

Here is my *memorable* Memorial Weekend in New York.........

Spy_Girl and her own "Private Eye"

Them there EYES!

Dinner with the New York City VTers!

Swank Cuban

Pros and Cons

Pros:The shopping, dining, dancing, and GORGEOUS crowds! You're ignited with the city's vibrant energy once you hit the streets
Cons:You can never take full advantage of those expensive hotel rooms you pay for!
In a nutshell:The run o' the mill cab rides are the BEST!

Last visit to New York City: May 2003
Intro Updated May 30, 2003
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Better than a thousand kisses - New York City

Coffee CAN be Sensuous! Shopping (3)

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Just the right ambience on Earth - New York City

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Favorites (1)
Broadway for CHEAP!
Things to Do (3)
See All Gotta have the Cappuccino!
Transportation (2)
See All Let's Share a Cab!

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Gypsystravels Aug 5, 2008 at 7:42 AM

Had a fantastic time with you girl!! Good seeing you, hopefully I'll get out there before B'sA's....oh...here is Miriam's hp VirtualTourist.com she decided to join and hopefully can come to B's A's as well!
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ChrisRJ Apr 4, 2008 at 10:49 AM

We now have our 4th person for the trip so all is sunny. Night out in NYC the night before leaving for Roatan. I'm sure there will be stories.
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Carmela71 Dec 3, 2007 at 12:27 PM

I am heavily trying to convince the party girl and the sleeping dog ... lets see what happends! :-)
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Norali Apr 22, 2007 at 9:48 PM

The Murakami was cool but I used to love the graffitti LV (back in 2001, I think).Twas light blue graffiti "LOUIS VUITTON"s set on dark material. I just started working, that year & couldn't afford it. It's still somewhere in my brains.
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shutterlust Dec 28, 2006 at 9:25 PM

I'm glad you liked the coffee shop, it's right downstairs from my old apartment and I used to go there all the time. I loved your travelogues, they're really entertaining! :-) Best of luck/love in the New Year! cheers from NY-heather
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cjg1 Oct 27, 2006 at 10:53 AM

Great News!!!! A favorite place is now again serving blondes. Or at least making it easy to pick one up.
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willy_wonka Aug 2, 2006 at 11:50 PM

if you see jayz, tell him beyonce got nothing, wonky has the real deal. tell him, wonky is bootalicious. and bubbalicous. and bananalicous! tell him, wonky rocks! (i pay you later!) whaaaa!
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xstacey Jul 10, 2006 at 6:08 PM

Lucky sock, Triumph and puppies in nyc, what more could you ask for... I'm sure we'll come up with something on this next trip!!!
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spgood301 Apr 21, 2006 at 10:03 AM

Back atcha, G_G. I'm off to LA and Chicago for biz next week. Hope we can be in the same place at some time...it'd be great to meet you. Enjoy your trip, darlin'. I know you always do :-)
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sunlovey Apr 14, 2006 at 5:50 AM

Promise to make my best efforts to be there!!!100s of friends getting hitched this year, but I would still like (NEED) an NYC fix. ;-) Am completely excited re: Morocco. And thanks for the cock suggestion. :-)