New York or bust, I can't wait!!!

I'm from Queens, there's so much stuff to do in NY.  It depends on what you are into.   If you go out to the island there's some great liitle towns and nice beaches, but it will be cold now.  Statue of Liberty, Empire State, Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo.  That's all tourist stuff, but still cool.  If you go to eat, go to Little Italy!!!!  And definilty eat some pizza, almost anywhere in NY!!!  OK, I am getting hungry!  Have a blast!!

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anneshirly, I totally forgot about the museums!  Very good point.  I live out in OR now.  But the Museum of Natural History is my favorite!!  And you mentioned churches too, St. Patricks is nice too. Good ideas! 

If you're the adventurous type check out the off off broadway theater - you can see a great show for $15-20 but it ain't gonna be a big deal musical.

The metropolitan museum is fantastic and you can spend the whole day there (and the admission is a "suggestion" [or some such] so, if it's too much you don't HAVE TO spend the $20).

Then there's just wandering around and checking out the other pedestrians and shops. 

go to Soho! The street vendors are great!

What an awesome place to visit. Definitely have some pizza (Ray's is good) and bagels.  And definitely have a hot dog on the street.  And a sandwich from a deli. 

The Empire State Building is a touristy thing to do, but you can't beat the views.  Worth it.  I went first thing in the morning and it wasn't crowded yet.

The Statue of Liberty is okay, but since you can't climb inside it anymore (just look up from the bottom), I didn't really find it worth the long security lines and the money, but that's just me.

Central Park definitely.  You could easily spend a whole day there.  Great place to people watch (as is just about any location).

My sister (who lives there) and I went to a tenement museum once, which was pretty cool.  They show you exactly how people used to live.  Keep in mind that there is, of course, no heat or air conditioning.

Definitely pick up one of those laminated folding maps.  I think that's how we found the tenement museum. 

Have a great time!

I go up every year for a long weekend with my daughter.  Last year we discovered a walking tour.  It was all around Greenwich Village stopping in restaurants and bakeries getting free samples.  Google NY walking tours.  They also took us to where "Friends" opening scenes were shot, and a hidden farm house you can't see from street.  There are other tours available, too.  June would be a perfect time of year for something like this.

Teresa,

Have a wonderful trip!  NYC is one of my favorite places to visit.  I had been going since a young girl, but I had never gone on the ferry to see the statue of liberty or Ellis Island. Well about 4 yrs ago, I did that excursion with 2 of my daughters.  Well worth the time!! I have always been fascinated with the "lady in the harbor"and I am so glad I went!

I second Little Italy!! For a great dessert..go to the "Tiffany's"of desserts...there...called Ferrara's (sp?)!  I love canolli's..and they have the best. 

If you enjoy knock of purses, check out China Town!

Oh and Grand Central Station...just to stand in the middle..and take it all in!!

Enjoy!!

Lisa

A few years ago a bunch of us went.  They were unimpressed with Tavern's food and service. And we live in a small town with wallyworld being the best shopping!

I found that at Christmas, it seems that every small park has a artisian fair---amazing creations!  Only saw one import tent in 4 days of shopping in them.

OH, shopping!!   Filiene's Basement!!!!!!!!!!!!!  OH, yeah!  Great prices on good stuff.  Ck out "Born to Shop, New York" by susie something or other.

Maison du Chocolate, main store Paris.  Only need one peice and you're set for the day (besides it's so expensive, that's all we could do at a time! ) So worth it.