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307 W. 26th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenue
Upright Citizens Citizens Brigade, New York's local comedic improvisation troupe!
They are amazing, honestly. They are ingenious. And best of all, they're cheap! :-) $5 per person, per show, the shows are typically 2 hours, bring your own beer or buy it there, and prepare yourself for fits of laughter as these guys do the darndest things! Ever see Who's Line? Well, this is it. Only more risque, more New York, more modern, more adult, more fun! I would say age 16/18 and up! The topics are a bit off-color but it's all in good fun. If you're a Christian fundamentalist, don't go.
This place is great. You can get reservations online and pick up your tickets at the door. This place, like the Comedy Cellar, is an underground event, down in a basement, but a bigger stage here, better lighting and sounds (more techy geeks work there than at the Comedy Cellar!) and a more interactive crowd!
The clientele differ each day, sometimes its mostly tourists, sometimes its mostly locals, high school teenagers, college kids, adults, even grandparents! I must admit I took my 9 year old sister here once, but she claims she's very mature for her age! haha
I definitely recommend this place is you have teen/college kids, or go yourself, with a spouse or with friends. It's definitely worth the late night laughs! :-) If you can, try to see ASSSSCat. They're great! Leave a Comment
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 by shutterlust
75 9th Avenue, between 15th and 16th Street
Take the A, C, E, L to 14th Street
Take the Downtown M11 to 15th and Ninth Avenue
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Take the Crosstown M14 to 15th and Ninth Avenue Leave a Comment
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 Tenement Building by madamx
It is quite fascinating to visit, and even more so to learn of the history of the museum. The building's owner in the 30's could not renovate the building to code so evicted all the tenants and basically boarded up the building until the late 1980's. He had income from a couple of stores located in the bottom floors. When the building was opened for restoration it was a virtual time capsule; there were 25 layers or 1/2 an inch of wallpaper on the walls. From the 1870's until the 1930's there were a total of 10,000 occupants from 20 countries that resided in the building.
Guides are very informative as you trace the history of actual families that resided in the re-created apartments. It is shocking to learn about the living conditions during those times.
Tours are limited to 15 people and run from approx 1:00 pm until 4:30, and I highly recommend you pre order your tickets over the internet, or go very early to the museum to book your tour; they fill up fast. It is also helpful to try to stand at the front of the group, as part of the tour is outside, and the street noise can definitely drown out the guide. I also recommend that you book all the tours offered to see more of this totally absorbing museum.
If you have a family with young kids, I would advise you book the children's tour where they get to try on vintage clothes and handle objects; the regular tours involve NO touching of items, and they would probably be bored with the presentation.
Location: 90 Orchard Street at Broome Street Leave a Comment
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 by shutterlust
Read the information before getting the reservation. But it's really simple. You go to the website the day you want to go see a show, print out the receipt with your name and other information, show it at the door right before the show, get seated, buy two drinks per person over the course of the show, pay your bill plus the 20% gratuity and you've just seen a virtually free show! :-)
As for the show itself, it's amazing. I love the comedians there, sometimes really well-known names come on stage. It's a small, dimly lit basement, with a small stage and a keyboard, you're sitting closely to other people in a very Village-esque atmosphere. Locals AND tourists both frequent the Comedy Cellar. Located right on MacDougal, between W 3rd Street and Minetta Lane in Greenwich Village, it's a great place to go before or after hitting the bars or after dinner. It's a hilarious, low-key way to spend an evening in Manhattan! Leave a Comment Phone: 212-254-3480Website: comedycellar.com
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 by madamx
The munchies range from pedestrian fruit jellies and candies to dried cuttle fish and meat jerkies. More adventurous snacks include sweetened dried roses. I actually bought some to take home; they sort of have a crunchy jelly-like consistency, and taste faintly of roses, a definitely different treat. My other favorites included the lemon dried ginger and the salted plums.
Location: 37 Mott Street in Chinatown Leave a Comment
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 Brooklyn Bridge by janicewilson
Critique: Big Onion Walking Tours offers the best walking tours on the planet. Period.
Delivery: If you want glaze, this ain't the tour for you. Big Onion Walking Tours was started by graduate students earning their PhDs in history and looking to earn a little cash on the side to pay for tuition. Consequently, the tour guides (all either PhDs or students earning their PhDs) get down and dirty with substantive historical details and often provide little known insights derived from their own dissertations. And it isn't dry stuff. The content is simply fascinating. All the tour guides are personable and know how to captivate an audience. Speaking of the audience, you'll find a large percentage of the group are actually NYC locals wanting to learn more about their city.
Content: Plenty of choices. Big Onion offers intimate tours with various themes including Revolutionary New York, Chinatown, Central Park, Gangs of New York, East Village, Irish New York, Gay and Lesbian New York and Jewish Lower East Side. My personal favorite, the Multi Ethnic Eating Tour. Fantastic eats and fantastic content. For what more can one ask?
Physicality and Dress: You'll do some serious walking. Nothing you can't handle, but be certain to put on some comfortable walking shoes. Tours last between 2-4 hours.
Advice: Whatever you do, do not take a tour bus to Harlem! You'll miss the faded Harlem Renaissance glamour if you're stuck looking through the window of a tour van. Instead, opt for the Big Onion's Historic Harlem tour.
Pricing: $15 for Adults. $12 for Seniors. $10 for Students. Additional fees may apply for specific tours.
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 by madamx
Interestingly, the builders used native indians of the Canadian Caughnawaga tribe, as they did not fear heights, and they were soon sought after for building many of New York's skyscrapers.
I found out that photos were not allowed in the lobby (I don't know why), as the guard started yelling at me as soon as I took it. If you want to take a picture, walk in, scope out where the security guard is, then be prepared for a quick getaway.
Location: 521 5th Avenue, near 42nd St. Leave a Comment
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 The gorgeous Astor Court by madamx
The St. Regis is known in New York as one of the best places to have afternoon tea, so take a break from pounding the pavement and give yourself a treat. Afternoon tea is approximately $39.00 US a person, but well worth the experience. You can also have champagne as well. They do insist that you make reservations.
Location: 2 55th St. at 5th Ave Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 753-4500
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For something a bit different take the cable car from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island (and back) for views of the city that not many tourists get to see. When I went me and my wife were the only passengers and all for a couple of dollars. Access is at 59th street and 2nd Avenue or if you head for Bloomingdales and then head east you'll come to the Queensboro Bridge and the cable car runs from there.
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Please please please go onto their website as it will explain things far better than I have time for! If you are around at the weekend, this really is a must do and see activity as it will take you away from the usual tourist trap shananigans!
HELL'S KITCHEN FLEA MARKET, where the tourists, locals and celebrities go to hunt for a bargain. Great fashion finds, art, antiques, collectibles and fresh produce. Outdoor market.
Open 10.00 - 18.00 every Sat and Sun
West 39th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue Leave a Comment
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