Woop wooh!! We’re off to New York for 5 days next month which we’re very very excited about! We bagged some pretty cheap flights and made a massive saving on a room by bidding for it through Priceline, this has left us feeling pretty smug 
After some initial research we’re getting a good idea as to the classic attractions of the big apple and we’ve booked tickets for the Knicks vs. Nets which I’m well pleased about (I was a big fan of Vince Carter growing up and I think he plays for the Nets, i’m kinda out of touch with BBall these days)
What we would love to know is if any one’s any great tips for getting a bit off the beaten track and your number one thing to do in New York. Thanks!
Benedict Adam
Trying to travel with the ethos of a backpacker, no matter of budget, whether I'm across the other side of the world or over the road.
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Here's another tip, don't try to see too much, you will be totally exhausted. Also, you look at the map and you think "i'll walk it, it's only 4 blocks" but those blocks are long, really long. Get your head round the subway and use it.
I too was curious as to what you could find outside new york in that area and couldn't think of very much. I was able to find this http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/165432/e… online. Might be better to get there and ask the locals where they like to go.
Take a subway over to Brooklyn, there's some good bars with friendly people, probably friendlier than Manhattan.
priceline is a great place for deals. enjoy nyc
NY Mag has released its best of new york http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/2009/cheap-eats/ should be helpful!