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New York may be the greatest city in the world -- with the possible exception of London. I'm not sure which I like better.

Natives will probably scoff at this, but I had probably been to NY twenty or thirty times on business, and finally decided to just "go tourist" and take the Gray Line double decker bus tour of the city. It was fun, and a way to see a lot of places quickly. Some of them you will want to visit again. Your ticket is good for 24 hours, and you can get off one bus and catch the next one (or one later) if there is somewhere where you want to spend more time. There are several tours from which to choose. Just a thought. After I finally took the NY tour, I did the same thing in London. It was fun.

In terms of shows, I hope you watched the Tony (Toni?) Awards last night. Seems the hot shows (at least according to the Theatre crowd) are "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (although I didn't find it interesting), another revival "Into the Woods" (Sondheim is always outstanding and this is a great show), Urintown (haven't seen it), and Mama Mia (if you like ABBA music). Other good shows still playing: Don't miss Les Miserables (my all time favorite), Aida, Rent (maybe my second favorite), Cabaret, and even Lion King and Phantom of the Opera. There are lots of others on and off Broadway, but these are the ones that pop into my mind.

Also, someone mentioned Rockefeller Plaza. Check to see if SNL is in production at NBC while you're there (Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza -- although tickets must be gotten way in advance). Also, you might try David Letterman which also broadcasts from Manhattan. Again, tickets well in advance. If you're an early riser, you can watch one of the network morning shows. I like TODAY, but that's because I worked for NBC for many years. I wouldn't do that, but people seem to enjoy it.

I agree with the comments on the museums made above. So take your walking shoes! Manhattan is a wonderful place to walk around -- and it will save lots of cab fare! There are lots of great restaurants!

The first time I ever went to NY, I was a sophomore in college (1967) and found it to be a very intimidating place. I found the people to be very unfriendly. That has all changed. The people are wonderful and there's not much you can't find to do. And, the cabs hardly honk anymore. Everyone else does, though.

It's just a great city. There is so much going on. I've really just touched on part of Manhattan. You're very lucky. Take advantage of it.