I've been 8 times, it's a pretty amazing city.
- Don't stay within a few blocks of Times Square. You'll thank me. Times Square is an amazing place to walk around for the first time but then it wears thin. Too many people.
- Museum mile (or, as a Canuck I like to call it Museum 1.6Km) is near the middle of Central Park and worth checking out. I prefer the Museum of Natural History.
- Central park is fantastic, especially if you're a jogger (as long as you're not allergic to horses). I think the best time to see the park is in the fall but there is no bad time. You'll spend hours there. The south part is much better than the north part.
- Checking out a Broadway show is worth the money but you can get by with the cheap seats ($66 ~). Go see a show you haven't seen before (as in, not Chicago or Lion King or something).
- Walking the Brooklyn bridge doesn't take long and is free and fun. You see a nice view of the city and the statue of liberty. Plus, on the otherside stop at Grimaldi's for pizza. It's a little tricky to find from there so you will need a map but it's worth the wait in line.
- I find NYers to be pretty rude so prepare for that and people overload. It's not a clean city either as you may image, you'll see garbage bags and rats quite frequently. It can be shady and the subway is kind of a dump but is the most efficient and best way to get around as long as you stay on the main line (the other east-west) aren't dependable on the weekend. It's also a safe city and one of the most unique in the world.
Enjoy!
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