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New York (01/13 - 01/17)
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This is not just any New York vacation. It's five fun days experiencing New York NY and the multitude of New York attractions available. It's an exciting way to experience the real New York as a first-time tourist because there's just too many things to do and see in New York. This trip will allow you to see the New York attractions and wander around the various neighborhoods of New York City NY without having to pay for a New York tour. If you're looking for the perfect New York vacation, this is it. Experience New York and enjoy a vacation that you won't forget.
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Day 1 - 01/13/2009
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Hotel Edison (lodging)
All Day
64%
based on 3 reviews
Address: 228 West 47th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)840-5000
Price: $200+ per night
Summary: The Edison has been recently revamped, but the owners have preserved its art deco lobby. This is a great place to stay if you are a theater lover, as it is so accessible to surrounding venues. Broadway gypsies (chorus line and bit-part performers) have been known to congregate in the Edison Cafe downstairs. Plush interiors of the rooms spell comfort for the various guests who frequent this hotel. One of the most recommended places for staying, Hotel Edison caters to your minutest of needs with great care, thus giving each guest a feeling of being pampered.
Westin New York Times Square (lodging)
All Day
91%
based on 1046 reviews
Address: 270 W 43rd St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)201-2700
Price: $249+ per night
Summary: Hailed as one of the anchors of Times Square's turn-of-the-millennium renaissance, the Westin is a marvel in more ways than one. First, the space-age design evokes a future of which none of us could have ever dreamed. Inside, the list of amenities seems endless. The staff is expertly attentive, the interior design is plushness personified, and the guest rooms radiate unmitigated comfort. Shula's, located on the premises, is consistently named one of the top steakhouses in the country. An adjacent entertainment complex houses theaters, shopping and more dining options. Last but not least, of course, the hotel is located in the heart of Times Square, one of the most-visited travel destinations on the planet!
Marriott New York Marquis Times Square (lodging)
All Day
90%
based on 1203 reviews
Address: 1535 Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)398-1900
Price: $296+ per night
Summary: This quality hotel is ideally located near most Broadway theaters. Built in the 1980s, the 50-story building is an integral part of the transformed and family-friendly Times Square. The Marquis has what most business and leisure travelers cannot find in New York—large and comfortable rooms. Do not overlook the revolving rooftop lounge, ideal for a pre- or post-theater drink. The sauna and whirlpool in the health club should also put you in a good mood.
W New York - Times Square (lodging)
All Day
83%
based on 564 reviews
Address: 1567 Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)930-7400
Price: $276+ per night
Summary: For a peaceful stay in the bustling and vibrant Theater District, opt for the W New York at Times Square. Located amidst museums in the north and other interesting venues such as the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Square Garden, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center in the vicinity, it offers a perfect retreat to both the business traveler and the tourist. Rooms are cozy and fitted with amenities like an ironing board, hairdryer, safe, coffee maker, DVD player and more. Ease into the evening with fabulous skyline views from your room. Enjoy a meal or a drink at the popular Blue Fin restaurant or The Living Room Bar. Check the website for interesting packages offered.
Day 1 Times Square
All Day
Notes: Today, you will get a chance to walk around and explore the famous Times Square area as well as take some time to enjoy a Broadway musical.
Paramount Hotel (lodging)
All Day
60%
based on 985 reviews
Address: 235 W 46th St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (954)969-0069
Price: $149+ per night
Summary: In the heart of the Theater District and Restaurant Row, this Ian Schrager hotel Paramount Hotel is modern and trendy. Guestrooms are small but original in design and lighting. Every room is decorated in whites and grays, and has silk-screened headboards, fresh flowers and a VCR. There is also a well-equipped fitness center onsite. Two bars and a restaurant insure guests can have a good time without leaving the hotel.
Hilton Times Square (lodging)
All Day
68%
based on 444 reviews
Address: 234 W 42nd St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)840-8222
Price: $276+ per night
Summary: This modern looking luxury hotel is at the center of the action in Times Square, and near all of the area's Broadway theaters. Rooms and suites are large and comfortable and feature coffeemakers, irons, hairdryers, laptop safes, a work desk and newspaper delivery, as well as bathrobes, an alarm radio and cable television. Restaurant Above is located on the 21st floor of the hotel and features wonderful views of the city. Above also provides room service for the hotel's guests.
Times Square TKTS Booth (activity)
11:00am - 12:00pm
70%
based on 54 reviews
Address: W 47th Street & Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)768-1818
Price: $21-$30
Summary: If the soaring price of Broadway tickets starts to take a toll on your budget, never fear the TKTS Booth is nearby. Established by the Theater Development Fund in 1973, TKTS offers dozens of tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway at half or three-quarters price on the day of the performance. The more popular shows tend to move fast, so arrive as early as you can before the booth opens. Cash and traveler's checks only.
Notes: Sundays 11am-3pm, come by TKTS to try and get some tickets for that evening's shows for about half the price of a normal ticket. Tickets sell out quickly, so come earlier.
Times Square (activity)
11:30am - 4:00pm
88%
based on 909 reviews
Address: 1560 Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)768-1560
Price: Free
Summary: Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District. Once populated by peep shows and sex shops, it has undergone a complete image overhaul. Hotels, office towers and commercial businesses have sprung up. Disney has moved in, as well as Condé Nast. Megastores and theme restaurants have also set up shop. Times Square remains the city's favorite venue for New Year's Eve, where a huge street party is highlighted by a glitter ball dropped from Times Tower. The Times Square Alliance which was founded in 1992, works for the improvement and promotion of this most popular New York city attraction.
Paramount Building (activity)
12:00pm - 12:30pm
60%
based on 10 reviews
Address: 1501 Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)484-1222
Summary: This 33 storey colossal clock-tower in the middle of Times Square is one of New York City's most popular attractions. Built in the year 1926, the pyramid-shaped monument was home to the 3600 seat Paramount Theater. Gary Cooper, Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby all graced the stage here at some point in time—that is Paramount's historic trivia for you. By the year 1964, the doors closed to make way for the corporate clan. A lot of offices have sprung up within Paramount's premises in recent years and it now houses the WWF entertainment complex along with a restaurant, retail store and nightclub.
Notes: You won't be able to miss this classic New York landmark
Virgil's Real BBQ (dining)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
73%
based on 725 reviews
Address: 152 W 44th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)921-9494
Website: www.virgilsbbq.com
Price: $21-$30
Summary: There is nothing upscale or snooty about this big, bi-level down-home eatery located in Times Square. Tourists and business crowds chow down on fairly authentic, old-fashioned barbecue favorites like pork ribs and Georgia Chicken-Fried Steak. The prices are not bad either, especially considering the massive portions served. While those looking for quiet conversation would be better off going elsewhere, it is ideal for rowdy groups looking to have a good time.
Carmine's (dining)
4:30pm - 6:00pm
80%
based on 1016 reviews
Address: 200 West 44th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)221-3800
Price: $31-$50
Summary: A Theatre District favorite, Carmine's features large servings of good Southern Italian food. Portions are family style (meaning huge), and sharing is recommended. The food comes with plenty of garlic and red sauce, including chicken cacciatore, fried calamari and linguine with clam sauce. With a busy, noisy atmosphere, this is definitely a fun place to eat with the family or a group of friends.
Shubert Theatre-NY (activity)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
64%
based on 3 reviews
Address: 225 West 44th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)239-6200
Summary: This venerable house is literally in the heart of Broadway, insuring that theatre-goers will get an authentic showbiz experience anytime they step through this venue's portals. This theatre has featured such performances as Forever Tango, Chicago and Crazy For You. Since 2005 the theatre has been staging Monty Python's Spamalot, directed by the renowned Mike Nichols who has been lauded with the Tony for this musical. Broadway musical at its grandest and glitziest best.
Watch a broadway show
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Majestic Theatre (activity)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
80%
based on 11 reviews
Address: 247 West 44th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (800)775-1617
Summary: Like its name, the Majestic Theatre is one of the largest theatres in New York (more than 1600 seats) with a long-running reputation for having exceptional plays and musicals. The theatre is home to the longest running show in the history of Broadway "The Phantom of the Opera" which has music by the fabled Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Day 2 - 01/14/2009
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Waldorf-Astoria (lodging)
All Day
89%
based on 1109 reviews
Address: 301 Park Ave
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)355-3000
Price: $294+ per night
Summary: The majestic Waldorf-Astoria, built in 1931, still symbolizes the splendor and elegance of New York City. The hotel is known for its glorious lobby and individually-decorated, amenity-filled rooms. All guests receive in-room coffee service, a work desk with a lamp, and 24-hour housekeeping services. While staying at the Waldorf, a good dining option is the Bull & Bear, a steakhouse connected to the hotel. It is also close to Fifth Avenue shopping, Midtown offices and numerous tourist attractions.     
New York Palace Hotel (lodging)
All Day
94%
based on 608 reviews
Address: 455 Madison Ave
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)888-7000
Price: $315+ per night
Summary: The New York Palace is an opulent combination of traditional and modern hospitality. The hotel is a 55-story tower atop the 19th century Villard House—you have a choice of fantastic views and modern decor, or old-world elegance in a low-rise building. Either way, service and facilities are topnotch, with a large and modern Spa and Fitness Center and complimentary shuttle service to Wall Street.
Hilton New York (lodging)
All Day
68%
based on 914 reviews
Address: 1335 Avenue Of The Americas
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)586-7000
Price: $336+ per night
Summary: Built in 1963, this renovated hotel has remained one of the top choices for the business crowd in Midtown. The Hilton is also user-friendly for visiting shoppers, sightseers and families. Located across from Rockefeller Center, all of the glamor of Broadway and the fine stores of Fifth Avenue are at your fingertips. Tiffany's and Saks Fifth Avenue are nearby, so are St. Patrick's Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art and Central Park.
Roosevelt Hotel New York (lodging)
All Day
68%
based on 865 reviews
Address: 45 E 45th St
New York,NYUS
Price: $247+ per night
Summary: Location. The Roosevelt Hotel is located on Madison Avenue at 45th Street, where the business, couture and cultural districts of New York City, N.Y., convene in midtown Manhattan. This hotel stands three blocks from Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal.
Hotel Features. The Roosevelt Hotel reflects Neo Classical style with Tiffany crystal chandeliers, gilt trim, coffered ceilings, marble floors and a life sized statue of Teddy Roosevelt. Artistic renderings of the hotel's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt, grace the walls of the Roosevelt Grill that serves elegant American style buffets, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Guy Lombardo and Lawrence Welk began their illustrious careers at The Roosevelt Grill. The Madison Club Lounge features a glowing fireplace, a rich mahogany bar, leather seating and late night bar service. A limited hour business center offers three computer stations with high speed Internet access, whereas the 24 hour Web Zone contains two computer stations. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, and 30,000 square feet of event space accommodates small and grand scale functions. The hotel's 24 hour fitness center features cardiovascular equipment, weight machines and free weights.

Guestrooms. This 20 story hotel offers 1,015 guestrooms, including 52 suites. Beds feature triple layered sheets, five plush pillows and mattresses draped in golden, Corinthian patterned duvets. Multi line telephones and high speed Internet access are included. Bathrooms contain either shower/tub combinations or stall showers.

Expert Tip. You're free for the day, you're in the middle of Manhattan and nothing would please you more than a round of golf. As luck would have it, the Roosevelt Hotel enjoys an established relationship with nearby Chelsea Piers, where you can take advantage of privileged tee times, pre paid ball cards and use of pro line golf equipment.
Rockefeller Center Hotel (lodging)
All Day
80%
based on 10 reviews
Address: 25 West 51st St
New York,NYUS
Price: $243+ per night
Summary: Location. Across from Rockefeller Plaza, the famed ice skating rink and the NBC Today Show studios, the Rockefeller Center Hotel is located in New York, N.Y. The hotel, located between Lexington and Third Avenues, is within two blocks Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Broadway Theater District. Central Park is eight blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Rockefeller Center Hotel features Johnny Utah's Saloon and Steakhouse. The sixth floor fitness center boasts flat screen televisions on each cardiovascular machine. Members only access is available for a fee to the Terrace Club, an elegant space open for meetings, parties, business services and meals.

Guestrooms. The Rockefeller Center Hotel's guestrooms include flat screen LCD televisions and media panels with connections for music devices, cameras, DVD players and computers. Guestrooms include complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access. Select rooms and suites include a kitchenette with cookware, microwave oven and refrigerator. Most bathrooms offer shelf space and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. The NBC Studio Tour is located in the GE Building in Rockefeller Plaza. Daily tours are offered. An NBC Page guides the way as guests have the opportunity to visit the sets of NBC Nightly News, Dateline, NBC Sports, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Saturday Night Live. Two to three studios are available for viewing during each tour.
Day 2 - UN HQ, Empire State bldg, Rockefeller
All Day
Notes: Today is the day to check out the United Nations HQ, Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and Rockefeller Square
United Nations HQ (activity)
9:30am - 11:00am
84%
based on 45 reviews
Address: First Avenue
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)963-8687
Website: http://un.org/
Price: Free
Summary: This complex was designated the permanent headquarters for the United Nations in 1952. Many buildings, including the General Assembly Hall, can be viewed on guided tours. When the flags in front of the complex are flying, the Assembly is in session. It is possible to sit in on a council session. Call the information desk for a free ticket. Seats are limited, so make sure you book well in advance. Tours are held every half-hour. Prices and opening times are subject to change.
Sushi Yasuda (dining)
11:30am - 1:00pm
88%
based on 727 reviews
Address: 204 East 43rd Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)972-1001
Website: http://www.sushiyasuda.com/
Price: $31-$50
Summary: The area surrounding Grand Central Terminal has long been a restaurant wasteland, but this sleek, elegant sushi restaurant has gone a long way towards changing that. Locals and commuters flock here for the large selection of fresh, innovative sushi and sashimi dishes, as well as some other Japanese dishes. The spicy tuna rolls are just that-very spicy. There is a relaxing ambiance, elegant and immaculate but minimalist. All this luxury does not come cheap however.
Grand Central Terminal (activity)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
93%
based on 179 reviews
Address: 82 East 42nd Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)340-3404
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Built in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is impressive even to New Yorkers, particularly the massive main hall with its cathedral-like vaulted ceiling. The building s beautiful with chic new shops and a food court lending an air of urban charm. Not an easy feat for a railway station that is filled with a half million commuters each week. The bar at Michael Jordan's The Steak House overlooks the busy terminal. If you crave shellfish, dine at the legendary Oyster Bar. The Vanderbilt Hall within the station is also the site of numerous cultural events, so check out the website for the latest in the station's support of artistic endeavors. The station services outlying suburbs via the Metro-North Commuter Railroad.
Empire State Building (activity)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
87%
based on 872 reviews
Address: 350 Fifth Avenue
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)736-3100
Website: http://esbnyc.com/index2.cfm
Price: $11-$20
Summary: The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest anymore, it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays. Tickets can be purchased online through the Empire State Building's website or in the building's lobby.
Notes: Hours: Mon-Sun: 8am-12am
Rockefeller Center (activity)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
89%
based on 138 reviews
Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)332-6868
Price: Free
Summary: Rockefeller Center or Rockefeller Plaza is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st streets in New York City.

From the soaring views of Top of the Rock to a backstage pass at NBC Studios, every visit at Rockefeller Center brings you inside and behind-the-scenes of some of the city’s most beloved treasures. Explore more and visit the seasonal highlights, outdoor gardens and historic buildings that give Rockefeller Center its diverse, dynamic flavor.
Serendipity 3 (dining)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
84%
based on 1484 reviews
Address: 225 East 60th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)838-3531
Website: http://www.serendipity3.com
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Around since the 1950s, this dessert shop is a classic to older Upper East Side residents, who in turn have made their children fans of this incredibly popular spot. Lines out the door do not deter families from waiting for a table or ordering takeout dessert. Small, white circular tables are scattered throughout the room, past which fast moving waiters weave back and forth. The menu features American food such as hamburgers, but dessert is what you really want to come here for. Be sure to try the famous frozen hot chocolate.
Notes: Dinner and dessert. Definitely must try their frozen hot chocolate.
Central Park (activity)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
95%
based on 716 reviews
Address: 14 East 60th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)310-6600
Website: www.centralparknyc.org/
Price: Free
Summary: Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. Central Park, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963, was designed by landscape designer and writer Frederick Law Olmsted and the English architect Calvert Vaux in 1858 after winning a design competition.

The park, which receives approximately thirty-five million visitors annually, is the most visited urban park in the United States.
It has 843 acres of land, It is 2.5 miles (4 km) long between 59th Street (Central Park South) and 110th Street (Central Park North), and is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West.

Many activities take place in the park during the year, and a few attractions like Belvedere Castle, Angel of the Waters Fountain, Boathouse Cafe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and a skating ring are located within the park.

A must see!
Notes: Great place to relax and enjoy the day. You can take a romantic stroll here in the evening or take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Central Park.
Day 3 - 01/15/2009
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W New York Union Square (lodging)
All Day
69%
based on 192 reviews
Address: 201 Park Avenue South
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)253-9119
Price: $329+ per night
Summary: The landmark Guardian Life Building, which sits right on the edge of Union Square, has been reborn as the city's latest W Hotel. It offers the stylized, modern decor and long list of plush niceties that separate W Hotels from the pack; just some of these include designer bath products in all rooms, plus down comforters and fluffy bathrobes, CD players, and VCRs.
Union Square Inn (lodging)
All Day
66%
based on 81 reviews
Address: 209 E 14th Street
New York,NYUS
Price: $169+ per night
Summary: The Union Square Inn Is A Small Boutique Hotel With 41 Charming Rooms Combining A Landmark Building With Modern Decor. Close To Midtown And Downtown, You Can Walk To Union Square Business Area And Park, Irving Place, Silicon Alley, The Flat Iron District, Off Broadway Shows, East And West Village, Astor Place, Restaurants, Shopping And More. The Hotel Is Minutes Away By Train Or Taxi To Wall Street, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown, Time Square And All That New York Is Famous For. Continental Breakfast Served Daily In The Hotels Breakfast Room.
Tribeca Grand Hotel (lodging)
All Day
83%
based on 222 reviews
Address: 2 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)519-6600
Price: $259+ per night
Summary: Just down the street from its popular sister location the Soho Grand Hotel. Like its older sibling, the Tribeca Grand caters to hip, wealthy business types and tourists who prefer to avoid the noise and bustle of Midtown. It's proximity to Wall Street and such top Tribeca restaurants as Chanterelle and Bouley Bakery only adds to the appeal. The hotel offers all its guests such amenities as a built-in television in the bathroom, CD and VCR players, free Web access and an in-room safe.
Hotel Gansevoort (lodging)
All Day
69%
based on 442 reviews
Address: 18 Ninth Aveune
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)206-6700
Price: $295+ per night
Summary: Trendy Hotel Gansevoort in Manhattan's Meatpacking District provides breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, a swimming pool on the roof, and Ono, a Japanese bar and restaurant. A full-service spa and exercise facility is in the works. Rooms have plush feather beds, multi-line telephones with voice mail, and Plasma TVs. Suites include balconies, steam showers, and surround-sound stereo systems. The duplex penthouse starts at USD5000 with a jacuzzi, home office, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Maritime Hotel (lodging)
All Day
87%
based on 78 reviews
Address: 363 West 16th Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)242-4300
Price: $415+ per night
Summary: The Maritime Hotel in Chelsea is popular with travelers, given its unique nautical theme and modern structure. Make yourself comfy in any one of the 125 rooms, all equipped with flat-screen television sets, DVD players, mini-bars, cozy beds and beautiful attached bathrooms; the staff is efficient too, and will take good care of you. The penthouse suite offers guests sweeping views of the city, and when hunger comes calling, visit the in-house restaurant, or enjoy drinks with friends at the bar. For the regular tourist or for the businessman, the Maritime is one of the city's best accommodations.
Soho Grand Hotel (lodging)
All Day
64%
based on 400 reviews
Address: 310 W Broadway
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)965-3000
Price: $299+ per night
Summary: Opened in 1996, this opulent hotel greets you with a brightly mirrored lobby and a sweeping staircase made of iron and bottle glass. All the comforts of a top quality hotel are here, along with easy access to the restaurants, shops and galleries that give Soho its reputation for being the artistic heart of the city. Choose from king, corner, penthouse and grand corner rooms, each decorated in eclectic Soho style and boasting many amenities. There is also an attractive but pricey lobby bar.
Tribeca Grand Hotel (lodging)
All Day
83%
based on 222 reviews
Address: 2 Avenue of the Americas
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)519-6600
Price: $259+ per night
Summary: Just down the street from its popular sister location the Soho Grand Hotel. Like its older sibling, the Tribeca Grand caters to hip, wealthy business types and tourists who prefer to avoid the noise and bustle of Midtown. It's proximity to Wall Street and such top Tribeca restaurants as Chanterelle and Bouley Bakery only adds to the appeal. The hotel offers all its guests such amenities as a built-in television in the bathroom, CD and VCR players, free Web access and an in-room safe.
Pommes Frites (dining)
10:00am - 10:30am
81%
based on 1627 reviews
Address: 123 2nd Ave
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)674-1234
Website: http://www.pommesfrites.ws/
Price: $21-$30
Summary: Pommes Frites isn't an ordinary shop, but a specialty shop serving authentic Belgian fries, or as the Belgians call them, "pommes frites." You won't find many seats here, but you will find the tastiest treat in town. Pommes Frites means premium fresh fried potatoes, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside: self-indulgent and pleasurable. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, the packaging and signage unique. Pommes Frites isn't only selling affordable food, but excitement and an experience, too. There is no fancy skill involved, but there is a trick. The potatoes are fried twice. The first time they are cooked through. The second time provides a golden color and makes them deliciously crisp. Europeans have been eating their fries with everything but ketchup for many years, and now Americans may also have the best crispy fried potatoes with their choice of sauce. Americans (those who have experienced Pommes Frites) seem to be extremely pleased that fries can be prepared differently and served with a variety of goodies, other than ketchup. For example, you can eat them with exotic mustards and mayonnaise, or drowned in vinegar, curry sauce, or even with a peanut satay sauce. All are for sale at Pommes Frites. The selection of toppings for your frites includes everything from the familiar to the exotic, and is limited only by imagination. Pommes Frites sales' policies include allowing the customer to sample the frites and taste any and every sauce until satisfied. With the help of the amazing potato, Pommes Frites will continue to join the ranks of other famous street foods and become a part of American culture.
Notes: Btwn 7th st and St. Marks Pl.
Fries with hundreds of different dips to try.
http://www.pommesfrites.ws/
Mamoun's Falafel (dining)
11:00am - 11:30am
87%
based on 784 reviews
Address: 119 MacDougal St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)674-8685
Website: http://www.mamounsfalafel.com
Price: <$10
Summary: Tasty authentic middle eastern cuisine for a great price! "Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant on MacDougal Street, NY, in Greenwich Village was established in 1971 and has been a favorite for folks looking for a delicious Middle Eastern falafel at a cheap price. Be prepared for lines out the door during lunchtime. But, they speed through the lines pretty quickly.
Notes: (Cross Street: Minetta Lane)
The falafel is quite possibly one of the best bargains in New York. There can sometimes be a line out the door, but the line moves fairly fast.
Joe's Pizza (dining)
12:00pm - 12:30pm
84%
based on 511 reviews
Address: 7 Carmine Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)255-3946
Website: http://www.famousjoespizza.com/
Price: $11-$20
Summary: This pizza place features no atmosphere, no service and no seating. But if you are on the run and need a good slice, Joe's is the place to go. The pizza is available plain or with toppings. If you have a little more time, just down the street is their other location with plenty of seats available, the pizza is just as good, and the atmosphere is definitely better.
Notes: (Cross Street: Bleecker Street),
Phenomenal thin crust New York style pizza here.
Rocco's Pastry Shop (dining)
12:30pm - 1:00pm
80%
based on 214 reviews
Address: 243 Bleecker St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)242-6031
Website: http://www.roccospastry.com/
Price: <$10
Summary: Rocco's Pastry & Espresso Cafe' has been satisfying the great citizens of New York for 31 years. With an astounding selection of baked goods - nearly everything under the sun - Italian family traditions live on at Rocco’s.
Notes: (Cross Street: Btwn Carmine St and Cornelia St)
Try their cannoli!
Milk & Cookies (dining)
1:30pm - 2:00pm
76%
based on 32 reviews
Address: 19 Commerce Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)243-1640
Summary: As the name suggests, this little place serves up the staple all-American treat that both adults and kids can't seem to do without—milk and cookies! Bite huge chocolate-chip chunks out of your blues and up your mood with oatmeal-cranberry cookies! If you like, you can try a "mix-in", a mini batch of cookies with the flavour of your choice—they'll be ready in 10 minutes! And after you've had your fill, drink up a delicious cold glass of milk!
Notes: (Cross Street: 7th Avenue),
Incredible cookies here.
Magnolia Bakery (dining)
2:00pm - 2:30pm
67%
based on 1837 reviews
Address: 401 Bleecker St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)462-2572
Website: magnoliacupcakes.com
Price: <$10
Summary: Old-fashioned goodness is chic at this Greenwich Village bakery and cafe. Many trendsetters are spotted nibbling on cupcakes with chocolate, mocha or white butter cream icing. Their cakes are also hard to resist, and the beautiful presentation makes them perfect for special occasions. The Hummingbird Cake is particularly enticing, made with bananas, pineapple and pecans and covered gingerly with cream cheese icing. Since they bake on the premises, this cafe is also quite entertaining-watch the diligent bakers work their magic right before your eyes.
Notes: (Cross Street: 11th Street)
Famous for their cupcakes.
New York University (activity)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
60%
based on 10 reviews
Address: 70 Washington Square Park
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)998-4636
Summary: When New York University was founded in 1831, most higher education in the United States focused on such classical studies as Latin and Greek. NYU was determined to concentrate on more practical studies, and today over 30,000 students from all over the world get degrees in medicine, dentistry, business, law, education, social work and many other areas. This is much more than just an urban commuter college, and cultural events and lectures are readily available and usually open to the public.
Washington Square (activity)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
80%
based on 76 reviews
Address: 5th Avenue & Washington Square North
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)484-1200
Price: Free
Summary: The Greenwich Village park is popular with students and residents. It is one of the few green spots in the area. At the northern end of the park is a triumphal arch, built in 1789 to honor George Washington, the late President of the United States. This historic arch is since then, referred to as the Washington Square. The area was home to artists and writers, including Henry James, Edith Wharton and Edward Hopper; many lived in the still intact row houses across from the northern end of the park. Other parts of the park are surrounded by the campus of New York University.
Greenwich Village (activity)
4:30pm - 7:30pm
87%
based on 140 reviews
Address: Houston to 14th street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)484-1200
Price: Free
Summary: The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of the Greenwich Village have a far more laid back atmosphere than most neighborhoods in the city. The center of New York's gay and student communities lies here, with a variety of funky shopping and nightlife including jazz, rock and dance clubs, restaurants, bars and cafés. By the early 1900s, the Village had fully established itself as the center of radical thinking in the United States. Famous reformers, artists and intellectuals all gathered here—and many still do. Do not miss a visit to Washington Square Park as it will take your breath away!
Spice (dining)
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Address: 60 University Place
New York,NYUS
Website: http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/33070505/new_york_ny/spice.html
Price: 20
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Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel (lodging)
All Day
84%
based on 48 reviews
Address: 15 Gold Street
New York,NYUS
Price: $170+ per night
Summary: Guests can almost smell the money and hear the deals being hatched. In the historic and financial heart of New York City, the Wall Street District Hotel stands within a flip of a coin to the New York Stock Exchange, leading banks and financial institutions, and close to leisure spots like South Street Seaport and dynamic neighborhoods of Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, Little Italy and Chinatown.
For dining, guests can enjoy the hotel's San Marino Ristorante's delectable cuisine, a 24 hour gift shop, business center, room service from a real New York deli, concierges, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, limos and town cars. In addition, guests can work out at the New York City hotel's fitness facility with exercise equipment staff can also deliver to guestrooms. The hotel also offers passes to local fitness centers.
MobilePC Magazine even named this Holiday Inn one of the country's most wired hotels, conceeding that Holiday Inns in Topeka don't look like this one. Completely connected to the world of business, guestrooms resemble high tech offices, with free computers and office supplies, Internet access and eight foot desks. Cellular connectivity allows calls from guestrooms to cell phones. Other amenities include WebTV, CD players, periodical and CD lending libraries, on demand movies, video games, coffee makers, computer safes, minibars, rain forest showers, hair dryers and terry cloth robes.
For mixing business and pleasure, or simply enjoying a New York vacation, the Wall Street District Hotel gets guest as close to the action as possible.
Stay for Breakfast Package:
Book a stay in a "Stay for Breakfast" rate category and receive accommodations as selected with complimentary daily breakfast for two adults and children under 13. This offer is valid on site breakfast from the hot buffet, full menu or room service. May not be combined with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.
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All Day
Millenium Hilton (lodging)
All Day
Address: 55 Church St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)693-2001
Price: $222+ per night
Summary: Known for its first-rate business center and luxury rooms, this 55-story hotel is an inspiring black-glass encased monolith, with impressive views of the Hudson and East Rivers and all of Manhattan. There is ample space for any traveler, whether you're in for business or leisure. You're situated right in the thick of Manhattan, so be sure to bring your walking shoes. Don't know where to go? Let your concierge brief you on excellent places in the city.
Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park (lodging)
All Day
70%
based on 334 reviews
Address: 2 West Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)344-0800
Price: $325+ per night
Summary: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, is the only AAA Five Diamond luxury waterfront in NYC. Panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, plus indoor and outdoor dining are on offer. This orgy of luxury and pomp is just 30 minutes from LaGuardia Airport. The Rise bar with an outdoor terrace, located on the 14th floor of this 39-storied glass and brick tower, is famous for the best views of the city. This hotel leaves nothing to the imagination. The world is at your fingertips here.
Greenwich Hotel (lodging)
All Day
72%
based on 133 reviews
Address: 377 Greenwich Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)941-8900
Price: $475+ per night
Summary: The Greenwich Hotel is New York's new place to be seen. Robert DeNiro's venture into hospitality impressively boasts that no two rooms are the same. The newest in ultra-sheik New York hotels, expect international, luxurious amenities such as Tibetan rugs, Siberian oak floors, and Moroccan tile. In addition, the hotel also features organic bath products in all rooms as well as soaking tubs and iPod docks, to name a few. The hotel also offers the exclusive Shibui Spa, featuring a lantern lit swimming pool, and the Ago Restaurant with its cork decorated ceiling, mirroring the extensive wine list.
New York Marriott Downtown (lodging)
All Day
68%
based on 25 reviews
Address: 85 West St
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)385-4900
Price: $217+ per night
Summary: Within walking distance of Chinatown, the South Street Seaport and Tribeca, just to name a few of the city's most popular destinations. The popular Roy's New York restaurant is located inside the hotel. Sink into the comforts of their luxurious rooms, dine at their finest restaurants and bars, enjoy your workouts at their state-of-art fitness center or simply relax by the poolside. With an efficient service at your beck and call, you couldn't have asked for anything more!
The Wall Street Inn (lodging)
All Day
76%
based on 51 reviews
Address: 9 S William St
New York,NYUS
Price: $212+ per night
Summary: The Wall Street Inn, a deluxe hotel located in New York's financial and historic district, offers the best of the best. The hotel is well suited to please both the business traveler and the leisure guest. The hotel is located near South Seaport, Statue of Liberty, Museum of Jewish Heritage, American Indian Museum and the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to its prime position, this hotel offers guests excellent service and superb accommodations.
At the end of a day of business or leisure touring, retire to one of the finely appointed rooms. Each room is thoughtfully equipped for your comfort and convenience. The maximum occupancy per room in this hotel is two people. The friendly and well trained staff is waiting to spoil you while catering to your every need.
Chanterelle (dining)
8:30am - 9:30am
84%
based on 238 reviews
Address: 2 Harrison Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)966-6960
Price: $50+
Summary: High ceilings, warm colors and fresh flowers make this Tribeca restaurant a truly romantic spot. After more than two decades, Chanterelle remains one of the top restaurants in the city. The staff is delighted to serve you, and portions are huge. Sample such delights as Maine sea scallops, potato ravioli and beef in red wine sauce. There is also a distinguished wine cellar, and the grand dining room is an antique jewel. All this luxury does come at a hefty price however.
World Trade Center site (activity)
9:30am - 10:30am
Century 21 (activity)
10:00am - 11:30am
68%
based on 44 reviews
Address: 22 Cortlandt Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)227-9092
Summary: Century 21 has long been loved by bargain hunters, who go to find huge markdowns on designer clothing for men and women, as well as items for the home. There are several other locations scattered around the five boroughs.
Wall Street (activity)
11:30am - 12:30pm
85%
based on 17 reviews
Address: Wall Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)427-7200
Price: Free
Summary: Wall Street refers to the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street running from Broadway to South Street on the East River in lower Manhattan. Over time, the term has become a metonym for the financial markets of the United States as a whole, or signifying New York-based financial interests. It is the home of the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies.[3] Several other major exchanges have or had headquarters in the Wall Street area, including NASDAQ, the New York Mercantile Exchange, the New York Board of Trade, and the former American Stock Exchange. Anchored by Wall Street, New York City is one of the world's principal financial centers.
New York Stock Exchange (activity)
11:30am - 12:30pm
64%
based on 1 reviews
Address: 11 Wall Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)656-3000
Summary: The Stock Exchange's present home on Wall Street did not open until 1903, but trading in stocks began well before that. By the time this building became its headquarters, the Exchange had already been in existence for more than a hundred years. Today, people trade hundreds of millions of shares electronically as well as by the floor broker system. Visitors can watch the action on the floor from a viewing gallery. Multi-media exhibits help explain the frenzy below. Admission is free.
Battery Park (activity)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
86%
based on 54 reviews
Address: 1 New York Plaza
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)344-3491
Price: Free
Summary: The 'Battery' was created in 1693, when the British government that then controlled New York mounted cannons there. It played a role in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and even the Civil War as draftees were housed in a tent city there. Today, Battery Park attracts many New Yorkers and visitors, especially in warm weather. There is a fine view of the Statue of Liberty and New Jersey across the river. Castle Clinton is located inside the park.
Bowling Green Park (activity)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
68%
based on 10 reviews
Address: Broadway & Whitehall Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)639-9675
Price: Free
Summary: Resting on this patch of green at the end of Broadway is a treat after a hectic shopping spree in NYC. This was the spot where in 1733, Peter Minuit bought the island of Manhattan for $24 worth of beads. It is one of the oldest parks in the city and has become one of the many lunch spots for stockbrokers. This is also the place to pick up same-day discounted tickets for a Broadway or off-Broadway show. The park gets its name from the fact that colonial gentlemen used to bowl here, paying the annual sum of 1 peppercorn for the privilege.
Statue of Liberty (activity)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
89%
based on 722 reviews
Address: Liberty Island
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)363-3200
Website: http://www.nps.gov/stli/
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Created by Frenchmen Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Now, visitors can view the inside of the statue through a glass ceiling, and capture a better image of Lady Liberty through the enhanced lighting and video system surrounding the statue. Once again, visitors can walk onto the observation deck to see New York City and its Harbor. With a torch and a book in her hands, Lady Liberty has generously welcomed immigrants and visitors for over a century.

The Statue of Liberty crown is set to re-open on July 4th, 2009.
Notes: Round trip fare on the ferry, which includes admission to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, is $10 for adults. The ferries leave from Battery Park in Manhattan and operate 7 days a week, from approx 9:30am to 4:00pm. For ferry sched and info, 212-269-5755.

Staten Island Ferry: Whitehall and Water St (Free)
Ellis Island Immigration Museum (activity)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
86%
based on 67 reviews
Address: 1 Ellis Island
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)883-1986
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Not far from Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty stands Ellis Island, former gateway to the United States. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants landed here. In 1990, the long disused buildings were restored and the Immigration Museum was born. Ellis Island is accessible by ferry from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
Nobu (dining)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
79%
based on 566 reviews
Address: 105 Hudson Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)219-0500
Website: http://www.noburestaurants.com/newyork/index.html
Price: $50+
Summary: This high caliber Japanese restaurant features exquisite sushi, greaseless tempura, extraordinary specials, elegant décor and a large bill; most people would agree it is worth every penny. Owner Nobu Matsuhisa (who is a partner here and at Next Door Nobu along with Drew Nieperont and Robert De Niro) features a mix of traditional Japanese food, with some French and even Peruvian touches. A piece of sashimi may be sprinkled with fresh chiles, and sauteed sea bass topped with seared foie gras. Try the chef's tasting menu for a real treat.
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Day 5 - Chinatown, fly home
All Day
Chinatown (activity)
9:00am - 11:30am
88%
based on 270 reviews
Address: Chinatown
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)260-6000
Price: <$10
Summary: New York's Chinatown is a cultural haven full of ancient and exotic traditions, and a huge amount of restaurants. This bustling and crowded neighborhood is home to over half of the city's Chinese population. In the grocery stores and fruit stands, you will find many food items available nowhere else in the city—from exotic fruit and vegetables to live snails and dried shrimp. In recent years, excellent Thai, Vietnamese and Korean restaurants have joined the mix.
Notes: Walk around chinatown and get some of the best deals you can get on souvenirs for you to take home. Much better deals here than any of the more touristy places around New York.
Joe's Shanghai Restaurant (dining)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
87%
based on 477 reviews
Address: 9 Pell Street
New York,NYUS
Phone: (212)233-8888
Website: http://www.joeshanghairestaurants.com/
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Our two special soup dumplings, crab pork meat became a New York favorite.

Other special dishes includes Spicy Szechuan Style Sliced Beef; Crispy Jumbo Prawns with Lime Sauce; Braised Duck, Braised Pork Shoulders and not to mention our different varieties of cold cuts like Wine Chicken; Shanghai Fried Bean Curd; Braised Sliced Beef.

Over the years, we have been named as Best Restaurant and awarded recognition by New York Times Restaurant Guide; Gourmet Magazine; Travel and Leisure; New York Magazine and Zagat Survey. We have been featured in many gourmet magazines in Japan as well as on the Japanese Fuji TV show.

Today, thanks to our popularity we have three restaurants located in New York - Chinatown, Midtwon Manhattan and Flushing, Queens. In Japan, we have three Joe's Shanghai located in Ikebukuro, Funabashi and Ginza.

Like many New Yorkers, celebrities and tourists from all over -- be sure to visit any of our locations and enjoy the famous Joe's Shanghai Soup Dumplings!
Notes: Best Shanghainese dumplings anywhere. There's generally a line here though.

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