Chrysler Building
by jonesja
Go and see the Chrysler Buidling. it is simply stunning. My favourite memory of NYC-there are so many! Firstly I would say- aniticipation-as the plane lands at JFK you get a brief glimpse of Manhattan and it is so exciting. The anticipation of actually arriving in this place is immense.
Secondly-the vibe-NYC has this vibe about it like no other place could.
Thirdly the Chrysler building-as I sat in the Longwood Gourmet -a really nice deli on Lexington Avenue (and 48th St-try it for breakfast) and stared down towards the Chrysler I just thought WOW thats so stunning.
Fourth-Central Park in the snow -an experience every person should have as part of visitng New York. you've gotta do it..
Keep it Moving!
by agroshong
Sometimes as tourists, it is easy to forget our usual behavior and to stop & stare or find ourselves fumbling for something.
Often a complaint by visitors of New Yorkers is that they are unhelpful or unfriendly to tourists. It is simply a matter of timing. New Yorkers are incredibly proud of their city & are willing to assist travelers under the right circumstances. They are masters of their domain, but just look at the pace they move through it!
New Yorkers who are on the move generally have a very distinct destination in mind & a routine commute to that location. A New Yorker on the move generally will care if you try to keep them from their destination with even the smallest delay. To avoid the delay, it is considered the most polite by New Yorkers to simply not acknowledge you. Besides, you are a stranger & everyone is always a bit cautious about a stranger approaching them.
But there are many other New Yorkers available to the lost and befuddled visitor. Remember this is a largely pedestrian city, so the natives are very familiar with how to get from point A to B. If you must resort to asking someone on the street, try to find someone lounging in a park or on a bench. Asking people at the subway platform between trains can also prove helpful. Small store owners are also familiar with their neighborhoods!
Most of all, try to stay moving! If you are in a crowded area (sidewalk, subway platform, or other pedestrian area) & need to stop, try to make your way to the nearest wall. This takes you out of the main flow of traffic & gives you a good vantage point to recollect your senses. This helps you avoid the ever-prowling pickpocket or being walked over by a busy New Yorker.
To help identify someone who may be willing to assist, watch their body language. Select people who seem to be relaxing and are not engrossed with an activity. Be gracious, courteous, & if you start to feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to remove yourself from the situation.
Take the Boat ride round...
by TessaDavies
Take the Boat ride round Manhattan Island, the guides have some wonderful stories and you get to see parts you can't see from the land.
Go up the Empire State Building, just for the view.
Walk in the garment district, just for the experience.
Window shop, just for fun.
Have breakfast in a NY diner.
Have a picnic lunch in the park.
Have dinner anywhere on Broadway.
Goggle at the passersby on Fifth Avenue.
Take in a show, get the tickets from the discount ticket stall in Times Square, don't worry about the queue, it soon moves and the tickets are usually half price. Be prepared to see a show you hadn't thought of!
Just Enjoy!!! Walking down Broadway in the evening, just watching the world go by.
Building 1: The Dakota - 1 West 72nd Street
by jamiesno
There is plenty of great architecture in New York City and one of the most famous buildings is the Dakota Building because of its most famous resident, Mr. John Lennon of the Beatles. The Achitect was Henry J Hardenbergh who built it in 1881-84. I would consider the building German Gothic, French Renaissance and or English Victorian.
The Dakota Building is at the edge of Central Park and made famous because it was home to one of the most famous residents ever, Mr. John Lennon. It was also the sight where one morning he walked out and signed a fan’s autograph and then later that day upon his return the same fan whacked him.
For someone who wanted peace this was a tragic way to go. It happened right on the steps you see in this picture.
Today his widow Yoko Ono still lives there with many other celebrities like Connie Chung, I believe Maury Povich, Lauren Bacall, Roberta Flack, John Maddon, Paul Simon and a few others.
On Dec. 8, 1980 Mark David Chapman, a crazed fan, ended the life of one of the World's great musician / songwriters John 'Ono' Lennon. As John and Yoko returned home, the gunman approached them and shot Lennon to death. Then he casually laid down his gun, sat on the step and read a book.
Lennon died right here on the sidewalk in front of his New York home as Yoko watched in horror. Ironically, John had just autographed his record 'Double Fantasy' for Chapman just hours before the assassin returned to kill him.
This is the entrance as seen from across West 72nd St. John and Yoko's driver dropped them off on the night of Dec. 8th, 1980. Chapman waited there by the entrance and shouted "Hey, John!" Then fired five shot's. When police arrived they asked the fallen star; "Are you John Lennon?" his last words were; "Yes, I am". Chapman was arrested without incident. The Imagine mosaic in Central Park at Strawberry Feilds.
Totally touristic..Times Square
by mehbos37
Watching thousands of people from different parts of the world who gathered in that very colourful touristic spot is very enjoyable..
You notice the similarities,the differences between cultures,people...
Most people have smiling faces which is a positive thing :-) Find that naked cowboy and tip him for a picture together..
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The end of a very long day in NY
you're fired cocktail
with friends
market at Grand Central Terminal
