D and I have just spent the last 2 hours on skype trying to plan our itinerary. We have 6 days in New York and while that may sound like a lot, I am very aware of what we need to fit into these 6 days.
We now have a rough idea of what we'll be doing on Day 1 of our trip which just happens to be a Sunday.
We arrive late on Saturday night and unless we're feeling particularly wired we'll probably just want to get a drink, maybe something to eat and then crash. So the trip really starts on Sunday.
To get our bearings we've been advised to take in a river cruise around the island. We thought it might be a good idea to have a hearty breakfast to start the day (don't worry, we both have sea legs so the breakfast should not be seen again) so we're going to take a walk to Ellen's Stardust Diner on Broadway:
Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the home to Broadways theatres and the biggest New Years Eve party in the world, is also home to the future stars of stage and screen at Ellens Stardust Diner THE home of the singing waiters and some of the best Diner food in the country. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for tour groups and locals alike since 1987!
Our retro 1950s theme diner is filled with nostalgic memorabilia. Watch the best videos of the 1950s on authentic 1956 Predicta televisions & our “drive-in theatre” screen. So, sit back and relax as you will be taken back in time to a never forgotten era as you enjoy the best in classic American cuisine (complemented with updated food items for the 2000s).
We've then opted for the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise which is a 3 hour full island cruise. It takes in the following sights:
After the cruise we're going to take a leisurely stroll along The Highline, maybe with a picnic or maybe just to stroll.
At the end of The Highline we might stop into The Magnolia Bakery for a sweet treat or head over to The Strand Bookstore for a rare book. All this sounds like thirsty work to me so we may also head to Pete's Tavern while we're in the neighbourhood, one of the oldest bars in New York and also the location where Miranda proposed to Steve on Sex And The City.
So with Day 1 mostly fleshed out and initerised (I know it's not a word) I felt that we should celebrate by watching the opening scene of Woody Allen's Manhattan. Enjoy.
We now have a rough idea of what we'll be doing on Day 1 of our trip which just happens to be a Sunday.
We arrive late on Saturday night and unless we're feeling particularly wired we'll probably just want to get a drink, maybe something to eat and then crash. So the trip really starts on Sunday.
To get our bearings we've been advised to take in a river cruise around the island. We thought it might be a good idea to have a hearty breakfast to start the day (don't worry, we both have sea legs so the breakfast should not be seen again) so we're going to take a walk to Ellen's Stardust Diner on Broadway:
Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the home to Broadways theatres and the biggest New Years Eve party in the world, is also home to the future stars of stage and screen at Ellens Stardust Diner THE home of the singing waiters and some of the best Diner food in the country. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for tour groups and locals alike since 1987!
Our retro 1950s theme diner is filled with nostalgic memorabilia. Watch the best videos of the 1950s on authentic 1956 Predicta televisions & our “drive-in theatre” screen. So, sit back and relax as you will be taken back in time to a never forgotten era as you enjoy the best in classic American cuisine (complemented with updated food items for the 2000s).
We've then opted for the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise which is a 3 hour full island cruise. It takes in the following sights:
At the end of The Highline we might stop into The Magnolia Bakery for a sweet treat or head over to The Strand Bookstore for a rare book. All this sounds like thirsty work to me so we may also head to Pete's Tavern while we're in the neighbourhood, one of the oldest bars in New York and also the location where Miranda proposed to Steve on Sex And The City.
So with Day 1 mostly fleshed out and initerised (I know it's not a word) I felt that we should celebrate by watching the opening scene of Woody Allen's Manhattan. Enjoy.
