New York City

Pros: Culture, Parks, Amazing sites!!
Cons: Too much to see in a short visit.

I lived in New York until I was thirteen years old. My parents moved to Long Island. I wasn't sure if I would still be considered a Noo Yawka until checking the profile page of fellow Epinionater AliventiAsylum. I checked out the list and I now know, "I ...

Pros: Spectacular sights, wonderful performing arts, FUN activities, AFFORDABLE family friendliness!
Cons: Can be intimidating for first time visitor.

Looking for a great family vacation destination One of the best trips our family has done with the kids has been a week in New York City. The city is so wonderfully large and diverse, with the most cosmopolitan atmosphere in the United States, that ...

Pros: SO much to do and see, amazing food, great atmosphere.
Cons: A trip can be expensive, so plan ahead!

I’m a lover of urban areas, but until recently had not visited the most famous city in the United States. This May, I rectified that situation by making my first pilgrimage to New York City and spending three nights in Manhattan. I traveled with my ...

Pros: The People of New York Coming together in times of strife..
Cons: Today An American Tragedy. Not a good time to visit..

The sense of horror I have been feeling for the last 3 days is unbelievable and impossible to describe and I'm sure all those of you reading this have been feeling the same...Today this feeling is combined with a sense of relief that I've never felt...

Pros: Over 800 Computers, CHEAP, Good Coffee.
Cons: Speeds seemed slightly lower than other cyber cafes.

After spending nearly a month in New York (and paying premium prices for internet access), I finally decided to check out the highly touted "easyEverything" Internet Cafe in Times Square. Several convenience stores around the city were placing...

Pros: Great museums. Subway. Shea Stadium. Restaurants everywhere. Relatively safe.
Cons: Expensive. Sometimes hectic.

When I visited New York City in 2003 I was excited to see the city for the first time in 18 years. A lot had happened in those intervening years that had changed the city known as The Big Apple. Many of the changes were good, but of course some ...

Pros: Inexpensive and and convenient way to get around.
Cons: Rush Hour can be quite crowded

If you are planning a trip to New York City do NOT use your car in the city. Besides driving at snails pace (less than 5 miles per hour on most streets,) the cost to park a car would be one of your biggest expenses. Depending on where in the city you...

Pros: Clean, Comfortable, Inexpensive Transportation.
Cons: None.

I wrote an opinion a couple months ago detailing the advantages of taking a limousine to and from the airport, in New York. During my recent trip, a had several opportunities to take advantage of this service. Having had two bad experiences with Carmel...

Pros: Delicious Food. Extremely Reasonable.
Cons: You have to pick the bone out of the chicken.

Finding a restaurant in New York can be a daunting experience. The abundance and variety often makes it difficult to choose. Dining considerations include ethnic variety, location and price range. After considering these aspects, you are often left...

Pros: Wide Selection, Competitively Priced
Cons: He is not licensed to ship interstate.

I had the pleasure of spending an hour talking with Leonard Phillips, owner of Ambassador Wine and Spirits in Manhattan. One of my co-workers, who is from the west coast, advised me that Ambassador Wines has the best selection of wines in Mid-Town...

Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious, Filling.
Cons: Not fancy, probably not a "date" place.

Asian cuisine offers a diverse variety. With distinct choices like Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese (just to name a few). These choices offer an opportunity to experience a "taste" of the often unique Asian cultures. My quest...

Pros: So much to see and do. Just loved the subway system.
Cons: Not a cheap weekend.

It took me 15 years to make it to New York City. Why? you ask. Well Len and I, being English, were ...

Pros: Fast Internet Access, Tech Support, Nice Atmosphere.
Cons: None.

I arrived in New York last night. After checking into my hotel, my first order of business was to locate internet access. I checked with the concierge at my hotel, and he was unable to provide any information. I exited my hotel, and began my search....

Pros: Lots to see and do.
Cons: Dirty and it isn't Boston.

Pros: Fun. Entertaining. Informative.
Cons: It Only Took Two Hours To See Everything.

I took a day off work, anticipating the opportunity to take my children to the Central Park Zoo. The weather ended up too cold for outdoor entertainment, and I needed to quickly find an indoor alternative. We decided on the Children's Museum of...