Ten Weeks In NYC

By Daniel Miessler on October 13th, 2006: Tagged as Culture | Travel

Starting next week I’m going to be in NYC for ten weeks doing an engagement up there. I am really looking forward to it. I’m going to take a ton of pictures, walk the streets of Manhattan, and just generally “soak up” the culture of the city.

Some highlights are going to be:

  • Go To a 2600 Meeting
  • Mac Store (been already, but going back)
  • Coffee Shops
  • Book Stores
  • Absorb The Overall Energy
  • Ride The Subway
  • Take The Staten Island Ferry
  • Go to Ellis Island, See Statue of Liberty
  • Eat More Pizza (I’m familiar with NY Pizza, but will sample more)
  • Try Other Food (Indian, Thai, et al)

** List edited based on helpful comments If you guys have any ideas on what I must do while I’m up there, do let me know. I’m going to be staying right in Manhattan, so I’ll be in the thick of it. Can’t wait.

  • Carl M

    First of all, you MUST get a pass for the subway. They are incredibly efficient when you know how to use them. You’ll want a good map that shows the stations. The plastic coated Manhattan tri-fold map that you can get a Borders or Barnes & Noble is a great one.

    Second, if you’ll be there that long, I’d recommend taking the circle cruise. A three-hour boat ride around the island. This will help you get oriented and give you an appreciation of where things are in relation to each other and how near/far they are. And, if you have a good guide on the cruise, you will learn a lot about the city as well.

    Third, even if you are not into theater, you need to see a couple of boradway productions. I’d recommend seeing a couple of different types (musical, drama). If you haven’t been before, it’s worth doing.

    Fourth, eat pizza. I’m from Chicago (land of Chicago Style Pizza), but I love NY pizza too.

    Fifth, explore Central Park. There’s a lot thre to see. Take your time.

    Sixth, museums. Art, Science, … explore, learn, …

    Seventh, take the Staten Island Ferry (It’s Free). Take it at night for some great views of the city.

    Eighth, visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

    Ninth, eat other food (sure, you could eat pizza every meal, but there’s too much there to explore).

    Tenth, … well … get a “things to do in NYC” book and see what captures your interest.

    Eleventh, HAVE FUN!

  • Carl M

    First of all, you MUST get a pass for the subway. They are incredibly efficient when you know how to use them. You’ll want a good map that shows the stations. The plastic coated Manhattan tri-fold map that you can get a Borders or Barnes & Noble is a great one.

    Second, if you’ll be there that long, I’d recommend taking the circle cruise. A three-hour boat ride around the island. This will help you get oriented and give you an appreciation of where things are in relation to each other and how near/far they are. And, if you have a good guide on the cruise, you will learn a lot about the city as well.

    Third, even if you are not into theater, you need to see a couple of boradway productions. I’d recommend seeing a couple of different types (musical, drama). If you haven’t been before, it’s worth doing.

    Fourth, eat pizza. I’m from Chicago (land of Chicago Style Pizza), but I love NY pizza too.

    Fifth, explore Central Park. There’s a lot thre to see. Take your time.

    Sixth, museums. Art, Science, … explore, learn, …

    Seventh, take the Staten Island Ferry (It’s Free). Take it at night for some great views of the city.

    Eighth, visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

    Ninth, eat other food (sure, you could eat pizza every meal, but there’s too much there to explore).

    Tenth, … well … get a “things to do in NYC” book and see what captures your interest.

    Eleventh, HAVE FUN!

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  • http://gen-sec.blogspot.com/ Dave

    Get a t-shirt from the original CBGB before it closes for good. They’ve lost their lease and a bit of Rock-nRoll history is going away.

    http://www.cbgb.com/

  • Charlie

    I think you should just go to Korea instead… everyone else is doin it.. LOL 2 more GSW students are on their way here very soon.. We are going to take it over soon. ;)

  • Charlie

    I think you should just go to Korea instead… everyone else is doin it.. LOL 2 more GSW students are on their way here very soon.. We are going to take it over soon. ;)

  • http://dmiessler.com/ Daniel Miessler

    LOL, I don’t see the Korea thing happening any time soon, bro, but thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate the other comments as well…

  • http://dmiessler.com Daniel Miessler

    LOL, I don’t see the Korea thing happening any time soon, bro, but thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate the other comments as well…

  • Marisol

    Central Park, museums, the botanical garden, visit Yankee Stadium (my dad would be thrilled to discuss that experience with you LOL)

    Have fun! Can’t wait to see the pictures.

  • Marisol

    Central Park, museums, the botanical garden, visit Yankee Stadium (my dad would be thrilled to discuss that experience with you LOL)

    Have fun! Can’t wait to see the pictures.

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