Anything you do in NYC can be a Hoot. Just be safe, always look like you know were you are going, even if you are lost. Have fun, and visit the Dakota. This is were John Lennon lived when in NYC. If you sit in the park across the street you may hear him play, I am told.

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You will have a blast! I lived in NY w/ my brother and I had the best time!! You will meet tons of people. Hope you have a fabulous time!!

I went to Strawberry Fields the last time I was in NYC. Very nice place. I’m amazed a place like Central Park can exist in a place like Manhattan.

Yeah, just be careful with the speed dating. Don’t break anyone’s hearts!

No reason why you shouldn’t try it. Though I’ve never tried it, sounds like it could be a fun way to meet new people while enjoying a cool drink on a hot summer day. You options for summer activities are almost limitless and many are free or at little cost, depending on your interests. You’ll probably have a really great time. Try to visit the outer boroughs if you have the time. I recommend Brooklyn and Queens.

anything you do in the city will be alot of fun, but i also agree that you should try to always look like you know where you are. remember, if you are lost you can always get a cab, so dont worry if you dont know where you are. you will have a great time!!

I have never tried speed dating, but I am sure it would be a lot of fun. NY is SO much fun. Don’t be afraid to take the subway EVERYWHERE…they have visitor passes for (I think) $7/day or maybe it is $7 for 3 days…I forget the rates, but the METRO card is the way to go and the trains are easy to figure out even if you are only somewhat familiar with public transportation. Don’t rent a car or try to find parking!

Don’t know if you are into museums, but if you are—be sure to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

And if you are wanting to see a Broadway show for a not-so-broadway price—you can check with the theatre for standing room only tix (usually $15) or go to tkts in time square or try to win a lottery—if you win, you pay $20 for a ticket, if you don’t win, you simply make other plans for the night!

My sister lives in Brooklyn…and I don’t recommend taking the train out there. I mean, there’s cute coffee shops and neighborhood cafes and parts of Brookly Heights feels like Philadelphia (which is nice) but other than that and a few good lesbian bars—in my opinion, there’s nothing to do in Brooklyn. And Queens!! Why would anyone go to queens unless they were going to school there or going to see a game?! Seriously.

Since you asked in “New York State” I’m going to have to ask you where in the state you’ll be.

My suggestion is that you don’t try to speed-date your sister, but aside from that what have you got to lose? An hour, in seven minute increments?

Rent a bike in Central Park! It’s like 8 bucks and the only real was to see the whole park.

You won’t need the speed dating. NY guys are great at chatting up girls. :) But if you try it, have fun and be careful!

Don’t go up the Empire State Building (two hour waits and the staff aren’t that friendly), go to the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Centre/NBC Studios) Better view! Unobstructed view of the whole city and best vantage point to take pics of the Empire State Building!

5 weeks from now… august? It’ll be hot. Prepare to sweat your butt off. The subways will ROAST you, but it’s okay, everyone else is dripping too!

Go to Little Italy! Chinatown! Get your statue of liberty security park pass thingy online in advance (or else you may not get in).

Times Square!

Broadway!

NY is my home, but I live overseas. I brought my boyfiend back with me in april and loved his wide eyed first timer view of NY. Too cute!

If you can get out there, go to Jones Beach. Yay :)

Coney Island (before they take the rides away)!

Macy’s! Oh man…the shopping.

Have fun! Sorry for all the exclamation marks!!