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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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What Should We Do This Weekend?

NOT MUCH TO DOHelp a tourist! "I know this is a semi-silly question with near infinite possibilities for answers, but what should I be doing to feel a little less like a tourist while I'm in Manhattan this weekend?"

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lululemming
lululemming (#409)

I'm oddly moved at how kind the Internet is on this question.

After all, it could have turned out like this
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2807838577_83cbed0126_o.jpg?t=1053139

saythatscool
saythatscool (#101)

I just peed a little.

resipsaloquacious

That made my day.

kitten_witawip

Don't stop and stand looking around in the middle of the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the subway.

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

in fact, don't stop moving period because you always manage to be in my way.

NicFit
NicFit (#616)

http://www.letrapeze.org/

"Our door cover is $110/couple on Wednesday & Thursday nights. On Friday & Saturday nights, the door cover is $120/couple. Single men (or women) are NOT allowed but a couple may elect to bring an extra girl for an additional $30 on any night."

kitten_witawip

"Take the time to confine cigarettes to ashtrays and make sure that your drinks are safe from possible spills."

You can still smoke in public in NYC?

NicFit
NicFit (#616)

I found that line surprising too. But, hey, if you can still fuck in public in New York, why not allow cigarettes too?

They have a very strong anti-drug policy which is unfortunate, because the only way I could imagine ending up there involves being coked up out of my mind.

davidwatts
davidwatts (#72)

"We offer a full hot and cold buffet."

[shudder]

resipsaloquacious

Bring Your Own Wetnap?

wiilliiaamm
wiilliiaamm (#225)

Order in.

NotAndersonCooper

Actual residents like to overdose. And don't wear shorts.

Mackle
Mackle (#446)

Dear Tourist Person,
It's really hot and we all decided to head to the beach or somewhere cooler for the weekend. We've left some Magnolia cupcakes for you in the Village.

Enjoy!

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

There are some Cosmos in the fridge, just leave the lights on when you leave kthnx.

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

Go to Macy's and Times Square. In fact, there is no real reason for you to go below 34th street, above 59th street, further West than 7th avenue, or further East than 5th.

We call it The Corral.

saythatscool
saythatscool (#101)

Will there be a buffet?

And do I have to wear a shirt or shoes?

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

Soup AND salad (this is New York, baby).

No shirt, but we recommend shoes as there is quite a bit of spillage.

saythatscool
saythatscool (#101)

Start off with a visit to the John Hancock Tower. Then it's off to Millenium Park and finish the day with a delicious and authentic New York style deep-dish pizza from Giordano's on Rush Street.

sigerson
sigerson (#179)

OK. Although I advocated for your execution, this is funny. Laughed out loud.

saythatscool
saythatscool (#101)

I love ya siggy. Always have. Always will.

El Matardillo
El Matardillo (#586)

Go to Hell's Kitchen and feed cupcakes to Julia Allison's dog.

HeyThatsMyBike

Eat at the Olive Garden in Times Square.

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

TGIFridays - we ain't fancy.

sigerson
sigerson (#179)

uh, if the weather is nice on a weekend in August, the ONLY people in Manhattan are tourists?

NicFit
NicFit (#616)

Srsly, take the Roosevelt Island tram. You get a great view and tourists rarely think to take it. 61st & 1st ave.

Also, there's house music on Governor's Island on Saturday from 7pm - 2am, and ferries running every 30 minuts.

Clarence Rosario

Srsly, minor league baseball in Brooklyn is fun: http://brooklyncyclones.com/.

Fireworks after each game.

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

I can attest that this is true.

Charismatic Megafauna

Minor league ball in Staten Island is arguably more fun and easier to fit into a weekend with other activities, and I'm not saying that to be sarcastic. Coney Island is far and the ferry is more scenic than the N.

Clarence Rosario

No argument, the ballpark has a great view and you can drink on the ferry.

The downside: you have to watch a Yankees affiliate.

Tulletilsynet
Tulletilsynet (#333)

Go to the Cloisters and decline to pay and sit out in the garden with your book and some backpack food.

HiredGoons
HiredGoons (#603)

Shhhhh!

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