New York and England

gphib_95 · #1 07-18-2004, 08:37 PM

I will be going to New York City August 10th-19th. This will be my third trip, so I have seen all the real touristy stuff. What are some cool things I can do or see that might not be in the travel books?

Also I am going to England (about an hour north east of London) in September. I have never been before, so if anyone knows of some cool stuff to see or do please let me know.

PhiPsiRuss · #2 07-18-2004, 09:17 PM

You'll be in the City for 10 days? What type of things do you like to do?

Sister Havana · #3 07-18-2004, 09:57 PM

If you like books, you HAVE to go to The Strand, which is the best used bookstore on earth. It's at 12th St. and Broadway.

IowaStatePhiPsi · #4 07-18-2004, 10:09 PM

Three restaurants I highly recommend:

Caffe Torino (139 W 10th St., West Village) Italian cuisine, good wine selection. Most patrons dressed as if coming from a show or headed to the clubs after dinner. Classy place to go to when on a night on the town.
Eighteenth and Eighth (159 8th Ave, Chelsea): American cuisine with a casual atmosphere (gym bunnies come in after working out, couples on dates, families eating out)
Lucky Cheng's (24 1st Ave, East Village): Chinese and Thai cuisine. Most patrons dressed as if coming from a show or headed to the clubs after dinner. Lots of bachelorette parties go here- I think the Friday I ate there with a friend there were 4 or 5 in the place.