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Real Name: davequ
Lives In: Penistone, UK
Member Since: Sep 25, 2002
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NYC / Manhattan

by davequ - last update: May 2, 2009

America @ it's best




Despite some of the "cleanup" & commercialization
painful gentrification and skyrocketing rents & real estate
for a visitor there is still lots of great food & music
and much fun to be had in Manhattan



Mainline energy - from Top o' the Rock

Geeze up some Gershwin or Lou Reed

Manhattan / NYC still has some of the best food
(both restaurant and cheap street eats) on the planet.

All the famous / recommended 'sites' are worth it

but my favorite thing about Manhattan
( besides eating and drinking myself into a coma )
is walking all the different historic neighborhoods.

A great city to stroll and experience
drink and devour


Many thanks to all the kind & generous folks in the vt NYC forum for responding to all my lame questions, and people with vt NYC pages for sharing all the great tips and information.

Thanks also to Big Apple Greeters
East river skyline at night

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Pros:"Anything & everything"
Cons:"Gentrified - about $$, losing it's diverse personality - hurry before Manhattan becomes total Disneyland"
In A Nutshell:"Despite the high cost of living, NYC (Manhattan / Brooklyn) remains a great American city"
davequ's New York City Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 19 - Photos: 80
 
Restaurants
Tips: 22 - Photos: 62
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 8
 
Nightlife
Tips: 7 - Photos: 22
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 2 - Photos: 5
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 7
Local Customs
Tips: 6 - Photos: 14
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

davequ's New York City Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Central ParkOctober, 2005 8
Manhattan pixOctober, 2006 7
Some Manhattan Buildings I likedOctober, 2005 8
Walking Around picsSeptember, 2006 5

Comments for davequ about New York City
jo104 Thu Sep 18, 2008 14:36 UTC
 Fantastic tips here I will come back to check out your food tips - I notice you find a fond affilliation with Amsterdam as well I feel completely at home there perhaps my SA roots
Elodie_Caroline Mon Mar 10, 2008 16:00 UTC
 I hope you got my e-mail back to you yesterday, it was very long for me! lol. I don't have an 'R' next to your mail, but it is actually in my sentbox?
Karnubawax Mon Apr 30, 2007 19:16 UTC
 Thanks for all your tips! NYC was great. Lots of tips and photos in the pipeline!
lovetosurf Tue Apr 17, 2007 17:29 UTC
 I agree, the Top of the Rock is an excellent value and in addition to the view of the Empire State building you get a great view of Central Park!
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