We arrived in New York city at the crack of dawn (around 5:30 am) and went straight over to the hotel room.  Then, we headed over to the Shubert theater to get tickets to Spamalot.  We were able to get standing room only tickets for that evening.  Just be sure to get there earlier since there is a limited quantity of standing room only tickets. 

If you're a foodie like me, you'll love this food tour.  Of course, you could just pay the money and get a certified guide to show you around... but since both myself and someone else had already been through that particular tour, we decided to see if we could re-create it.  Although it wasn't perfect, we also put own variation to it. 

First stop: Pommes Frites where you can try over 100 different sauces with your fries.  Very unique.

Next: Mamoun's Falafel is quite possibly the best bargain in Greenwich.  A delicious falafel for a few dollars.  Prices seem to be slowly climbing (stupid inflation), but it's still a great bargain for what you get.

Third stop: Joe's Pizza offers a delicious slice of real New York style pizza.  Great crunchy bottom and a thin layer of cheese and toppings.  It was also featured in the Spiderman movies. 

Fourth on our list: Rocco's Pastry Shop has a long history of selling delicious cannoli's.  Try one out for yourself.

Fifth: Milk and Cookies hits the spot after all the other food items.  If the cookies are warm, they are simply irresistible.

Sixth (last stop): Magnolia's bakery has awesome cupcakes (in case your sweet tooth has not yet been quenched by cannolis and cookies).

If you need some souvenirs before you head home, there is no better place to get them than here in Chinatown.  Everything from knock offs to perfumes to key chains to shot glasses to New York memorabilia can be found here.  But after you're done browsing everything don't forget to visit Joe's Shanghai. 

Joe's Shanghai is my absolute favorite Chinese restaurant in New York.  Their Shanghai dumplings are amazing.  I'd say that they are even better than din tai fung, but that's just my opinion.  The skin is a bit thicker but that's because it has to hold in all the juices.  Beware of that by the way.. it can be quite hot.  Whether you choose the crab-filled ones or the meat ones you'll be sure to enjoy it.  Their other dishes are good as well, but I come here for those delicious dumplings.  Makes me hungry just thinking about them.

I guess you really can't come to New York and NOT see the Statue of Liberty.  I've seen it on multiple occassions, but for those who come here for the first time, it's a site to behold.  You can view it from the Staten Island Ferry, from Battery Park, or take the ferry there.  I've done all three.  And, although the Staten Island Ferry is free and gives you a nice closer view of the famed landmark, there really is something to be said for actually going on Statue of Liberty Island and walking around it while you marvel at what it symbolized for millions of immigrants.  If you have the time, I'd say take the ferry.  Of course, if you've already been to NYC several times, you probably wouldn't even come here. 

Statue of Liberty - There's something to be said for actually being right there next to the famous statue itself.

The Wall Street Bull - If you're walking over to Battery Park anyways, might as well stop by and see Wall Street and take a picture with the famous Bull.

The view of the city from Battery Park.