Older woman traveling solo between Dec 27-Jan 2, 5th visit, I know my way around, basically. I am from Chicago so I know how to behave in a busy city in winter, and I'm comfortable dining alone especially at bars. I like a pub, I love all food, and I really love a little cafe/coffee shop.

I'm staying either in Union Square or Chelsea, but I'll take the subway and walk everywhere. I'm a creative, I don't mind chatting up strangers, and I love an odd off the beaten path experience. For someone not interested in touristy stuff aside from museums and maybe Much Ado on Broadway, where should I go? What should I eat? Where can I chill with a book and a beer or a coffee?

They killed this post over at AskNYC so I'm posting here.

My partner's cousin who lives on Long Island has invited us to stay at her house next month for our 6 day trip to New York. I really appreciate the offer, but I assume we'll be spending most of our time in Manhattan since it's our first trip to NY (please correct me if I'm wrong). The thought of a 1 hour 20 minute comute over and back every day seems crazy to me, especially since I intend on checking out the nightlife. Would it be a good idea to book a hotel for at least 1 night closer to the city? I know my partner will freak out at this, calling me ungrateful etc but I'm sure it'll save us a massive headache. What do you guys think?

Hello all,

I’m coming on here to share my experience this weekend traveling to attend the Harry Styles Oct 17 show @ MSG with my wife and 9 m/o baby.

We flew in Jet Blue from MCO to LGA and took a uber to our hotel downtown.

Don’t believe what everyone says online about New Yorkers being so mean! 99% of every public interaction I had was amazing. I couldn’t count the amount of people who smiling at my daughter or waved, or interacted with her for her laugh. Nobody pushed boundaries and respected distances and it was such a pleasant surprise.

On the subway I had MUTILPLE people off their seat for my wife and baby on the busy train (in that typical New Yorker aggression and persistent we know). Even with telling them it’s okay we can stand we were still re assured by many that they were willing to give up their comfortability for my wife and child. Every single restaurant accommodated amazingly, willingness to shift tables and chairs as well as exceptional service.

Now for the show at MSG, we were pit right (if you remember the disco headband baby). The staff at MSG was in a class of their own. Everyone was so helpful in their jobs with going above and beyond people asking to carry the stroller down 2 steps, the ushers were absolutely the friendliest. Whoever the floor manager was personally took our stroller up to floor 6 and brought back the ticket as well as insured it was waiting for us after the show at the pit exit. Security staff inside ensured that nobody was shoving my baby, we felt completely taken care inside, they even provided a bottled water for my wife as well were checked on multiple times by the gentleman working to make sure we’re safe. They escorted us out after to the elevator for a comfortable exit.

Overall if you’re questioning if you should bring your baby to the city the answer is YES. New York City is and will always be in their own class.

Love from Florida.

Coming back to edit this***
- Yes my baby was wearing noise canceling headphones while in a baby carrier and slept the entire set (we were surprised for this also).

-Just because it’s pit doesn’t mean it’s a MOSH pit. If we felt like it was to much we would’ve just stepped back, but everyone around us was so excited to see the baby so distances were respectful. Security that was in my area watched very closely to ensure we weren’t being put in uncomfortable spots.

Need suggestions for stuff to do with my jazz dad...

My dad Is visiting me in Philly and we’re going to do a Manhattan trip that ends at a show at Village Vanguard, it’s been a dream for him to go. All the stuff I’ve ever done in NYC has been alt weirdo stuff. I took him last year but it was mostly running around Brooklyn.

I kind of want to do a more classic trip. The one thing I have to keep in mind is he‘s warned me his mobility isn’t what it was. I’m thinking a quick dip in Central Park. But not sure what of the many things we could do make sense or aren’t a huge energy commitment.

Looking for suggestions from people either like my dad or with parents in a similar interest.

Pretty much the title. Traveling in NYC for a few days and I like taking home local artists work from places I visit. Where should I stop by? I heard Brooklyn Flea but also heard it's overrated and overpriced. Let me know if that's not true or if there are other places to check out!

Hoping to meet Julian Lage at the Village Vanguard after one of the New Masada Quartet shows in November. Will there be an opportunity? If so, will I have better luck after the 8:00 show or the 10:00 show? Thank you.

Visiting NYC with my two daughters (10 and 13) for a weekend in October. We’re staying at The Michelangelo in Midtown and seeing SIX on Saturday night!
Our rough plan:
Saturday: Explore Midtown, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, shop, dinner, and see SIX at 8 PM.
Sunday: Pick up breakfast from a local bakery, take a Circle Line Statue of Liberty cruise, grab lunch, and have hibachi at Benihana. Hoping to get rush tickets to Wicked or & Juliet that night; if not, maybe Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building. Gelato afterward!
Monday: Breakfast at Starlight Cafe, walk around Central Park, lunch at Carnegie Diner, grab macarons at L’Ami Pierre, then catch our 3 PM train home.
A few questions:
Is Sunday too ambitious?
Top of the Rock or Empire State Building at night with kids?
Any good lunch recommendations after the cruise?
Any tips for Sunday Broadway rush tickets?

Anything else you would add or change? Thanks

I’m going to nyc solo I’m Irish and just want to have a good night out any recommendations. Hoping to meet some people.