Have you ever been to new york?

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Jesse M

Yes. I live here. I was born and raised here. I'm 40 years old. I lived in Texas from age 30 to shortly before I turned 40, so I not only know New York, I have something to which to compare it.

I usually try to avoid critiquing other user's answers, but one person here said some things that are just so incredibly wrong, I'm not sure I believe s/he has been here. I wouldn't want you to make a judgment about coming here based on really bad, really negative information, so:

If a person can't see the sky here, they should try opening their eyes. We have lots of sky.

Yes, we're still cleaning up from 9/11, because we were ******* attacked by monsters and they knocked down two buildings that were for years the tallest in the world. At least we're cleaning up -- thank God we have the money to handle most of that ourselves. If we had to wait for the federal government, we'd be in the same situation as New Orleans.

Yes, it's a loud place. We have constant activity and 8 million residents of the five boroughs and our tri-state area, from which many people commute here to work, has 20 million people. Nonetheless, I don't have trouble hearing the people next to me unless I'm by a construction site or in a club.

If a cab cost this person $25, it was because he took a big trip. I've taken cabs here and tried to do it in Texas and I was aghast at what it cost in Texas. Cabs are a great deal. Nonetheless, we have one of the best mass transit systems in the country so unless you have too many packages to carry, there's no reason not to take a bus or a train. The traffic can be hairy. It doesn't cause a cab from say, one part of Manhattan to another, to go to $25.

The Spiderman thing is ridiculous and this person did NOT witness a drive-by. That's more likely in L.A. and even then, you have to go to the neighborhoods where that happens.

I'm sure this person just meant to be controversial and it worked. I don't like hearing my city smeared that way.

It is an incredible place. It can be really intense if you're here too long without a break, which is why you really have to take vacations to quieter places, but it is the most amazing city, it has tons of culture, everything you could ever want to do (I've lived here the vast majority of my life and I haven't done everything there is to do yet), and is the hub of most of what happens in the world.

horsegalfla

there are a lot of people but i guess it depends on the city you are going to but it is pretty

Big R

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http://nycvisit.com/

09? sistaa?

Okay basically NYC can be a lot of fun if you know what you're doing. for tourists its annoying bc its difficult to find help.

anyways if ou act like you know whats going on.. you're fine. lol

Well.. its a lot of fun because its a melting pot of culture. everyone is doing their own thing and having fun.

basically times square is the busiest place and so much fun at night

you have to go shopping in lower east manhatten.

queens is where i go.

its really busy and SO EASY to gt a TAXI

i dont reccommend th esubway.

but NYC is just really busy place that seriiously never goes to sleep.

if you go to times square at 2 in the morning.. it'lll be as busy as a mall on friday..

lol

ZARINAH T

yes all over ny brooklyn brox long island you are not specfic what details would you like there is much to tell about NY

ÉÉ”É”Çq

i went a few weeks ago!!
i loved it!!
i stayed in the Novatel Hotel...
our window overlooked times square....
:D

B&W

yes, I stayed at the Peninsula. Very fun.

Smit P

Yes it's crazy over there

hellothere

yea about 12 times. its cool.

Kimmie D

yes ive been there and its awesome, but very crowded but totally worth it. theres shopping everywhere nd china town and central park. everything its definatly worth going there. dont hava any second thoughts =] hope i helped

Mrs.Dr.Pepper

yes....i loved it...the city that never sleeps....i love the big apartments...theres so much to do...you'll never be bored there...i enoyed every minute of my time there...the noise, the smell, the people, just the feeling you get when you there..snd shopping is insane it's the best...you gotta go...

go for it.
are you going there?

GreenBrigade

yes, i've been there! i was very dissapointed that I had to spend so long there! Next time I visit the usa I'll be avoiding NY

for such a big city theres very little in way of bars and restaurants, not like they make out in films or tv, its big and noisy with plenty of shops if you dont mind waiting half an hour to pay! it takes about an hour to drive a mile but thats about it

Jasmine

I used to live there. It is the best place in the world. I'm going to move back

Sarah

I love it; I've been there twice. But it really depends on the person on how much you really enjoy the city. Everything is fast, the people, the cars, the food. NYC has a distinct smell, and it takes some getting used to in my opinion, but it's nothing you can't get over. Between Broadway and Fashion Avenue, all of the lights and sounds, it's a wonderful place to go to, especially if you're a huge fan of art, architecture, and diversity. Watch out for people trying to sell you things, though. Stick with Chinatown to get good deals. The guys near the Staten Island Ferry, for instance, sold me a pair of earrings for $10 when I could have gotten them for $5 in Chinatown.

The subways are fun, too, but watch out for sketchy people. I've had a crazy old man follow me from Penn Station all the way to Chinatown. Always tip the musicians, no matter how good or bad they are! Chances are, they live in the city and are dirt poor.

Have fun and take tons of pictures!!

Yes. Tons of fun. Very busy, congested and lots of activity. My friends and I went, mixed up some captain and cokes in soda bottles, threw on our backpacks and ran around the city all day and night drinking and looking at everything in sight.

Native New Yorker

My friend, the link below will provide all the information that you need.

Good luck
Native New Yorker

I AM KIRA

no I haven't been there :(

littlejlev

yes, crazy, busy, polluted, messy, smelly, waste of our natural resources, only good places are central park, Bronx zoo or something like that

Poppy

no. but im dying to go

Sunshine

I went there. I live right near to it.. It is very crowded. You may get lost!! Every street theres a shop or somethings. You see a lots of taxi. There is a lot of skyscaper!!

Stefanie L

i was born and raised in NY. (and now live in San Diego) What kinda details are you looking for? are you looking to take a vacation there, or move there? Places to visit: (if your planning a vacation Times Square, CENTRAL PARK- take a horse drawn carriage around the park!), see a broadway play, Go to all of the musuems (especially Natural History Museum) just walk the streets and see all the local artists and musicians performing.

Hope this helps

s.schmitt13

No,but it sounds like alot of FUN!!!!!!!

Shane-TheXbox360Expert

yes atleast 70 times in my life
i lov it there
details ?
well great place big buildings
lot of noise
fun
lots of places to go that r fun

Stars

NYC is great! You should really come and visit it. I suggest you to go to the Rockefeller Center. It is really cool and fun to be in there, you would enjoy the shops, museums, and the city itself. I also would suggest you to visit Time Square and Broadway Theater. There are awesome areas and places in New York City. You will love it! Enjoy!

Frankie T

yes
1 i cant see the sky
2 there still cleaning up from 9/11
3 its hard to hear the person next to you
4 if you get a cab youll end up with a bill of 25.00 cause of the traffic
5i saw spider man
6 dont go to new york
7 i witnessed a drive by

jotan23

here are some suggestions and tips from our personal experience:

we went to NY for a week and stayed at the Hilton Embassy Suites.
we had a blast!!!

you should visit Serendipity for dessert :)
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/day-1-aug-30-2007-thursday-i-woke-up.html

there's a book called Lonely Planet (NYC)
it is a really really helpful book for tourists like us because it includes walking tours, etc, and places to eat.

by the way, instead of waiting for hours in line to get to the statue of liberty, you may opt to have the NY waterway tour instead. This way, you will save enough time to tour other parts of the city :)
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/touring-new-york-city-on-day-2.html
there's also the famous BULL at the financial district :)
you should also try the yummiest Pizza Margherita at 'Lil Frankie in East Village ^,^

if you have more time, try walking the stretch of Brooklyn Bridge.
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/traveller-in-new-york-city-day-3.html
this serves as an exercise too.. hihihi
also, do visit Saint Patricks's Cathedral at 5th avenue.
don't miss to go inside.
it's wonderful!!!
we also went to Top of the Rock instead of the Empire State Building to avoid the long line hihihi because we were afraid we won't have enough time to see other parts of NYC :)

for shopping, you may want to visit Century 21, just across the former WTC.
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/livin-as-new-yorkers-do-day-4.html
you should have lunch/brunch at Cafe lalo!!! or at Sarabeth's :)
we chose Cafe Lalo hihihi because of the ambiance and because it's famous.

To relax, try having a picnic at Central Park.
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/labor-day-in-nyc-day-5.html
we chose to eat at the top of one huge rock there to have e good view of the whole central park :)
then, we went to MET (entrance is by donation only, you don't have to give 20 USD)
if you're a techie like my friends, you may want to visit the MAC store. it is now a tourist spot because of its unique architecture :p
DON'T MISS eating at PARADOU!!!
it's a MUST!!!
trust me on this!

you also gotta watch a broadway show! definitely!
there's WICKED and SPAMALOT :)
http://jotan23.blogspot.com/2008/03/goodbye-new-york-day-6.html

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