If any of you would be so kind to recommend something/s to do or see in NYC I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm flying out of Chicago tomorrow (Saturday) and staying till Wed. I'm thinking Out Hud or Death From Above on Saturday night (if tix are avail) but besides that I don't have a clue. It doesn't have to be music related.

I've been there before, although the few times I was there I didn't see, or do much. I'm down with seeing tourist stuff if it's worth the time and cash. Thanks!

New York is a great place to destroy all your Dave Matthews Band CD's.


Of course I am the hypocrite who though they were the greatest band ever in hs in 1997.

Maybe I am wrong in assuming that DMB stands for Dave Matthews Band.

Last time I saw Out Hud, they SUCKED live, and I loved their record.
I've never seen DFA1979 live, but I'm betting they would slay. Buy advanced tickets.

Get a map.

I recommend just walking around West Village (W 4th/Washington Sq. Park area). It's a beautiful area of town. And, go to Museum Mile (Upper East Side) where the Metropolitian Museum of Art is.
Also go to Chinatown for a surreal experience. I felt like I was in a completely different city when I was there.

Actual residents will be able to tell you more esoteric things that you should see.

I've only been up there 3 times but if you've never been to the top of the Empire State building I'd say do that. Truly breathtaking.

That's all I've got. My favorite NYC memories are all from my friends taking me to their local bars and hang outs.

I'll second the Museum of Modern Art. It's pretty ridiculous. Be sure you have at least half a day to walk around and chill out because it's pretty overwhelming.

Also, get into Level V in the meatpacking district if you can (dress up, and you pretty much have to have a girlie with you) and you'll feel far more important than you really are. My friend DJs there on Fridays and one night a couple weeks before I was there Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods rolled in together. When I went in June I wound up drinking with a booth full of NY Giants and what I can only assume were their kept women (they were from Brazil, Russia and Puerto Rico and didn't talk a whole lot).

I love that goddamn town.

I also reccommend walking around the west village, I love the area.

Top of the empire state building also reccommended, buy your tickets online first, saves about an hour of waiting on line to buy them at the building. And dont rush off, you can stay up there as long as you want.

Also, walk around the Lower East Side, (East Houston is the north border, Delancey Street is the south border, and Allen St. makes the west border, east border is debatable) A few favorite places - Pianos @ Ludlow and Stanton, Max Fish on Ludlow, San Loco on Stanton, Lotus bar on Stanton and Clinton, Sin-e (not Sin-e Bar) on Attorney between houston and stanton.

Best happy hour - The Johnsons on Rivington and Essex - $2 beers and wells from 4-9. you might find me there! not sure how it is on weekends.

Also, a favorite bar of mine is Lit, on Second Ave (btwn 5th and 6th) dont miss the cave like downstairs, where bands play. About midnight, they do away with the cover charge, and you can smoke (if you smoke). Also a good happy hour.

DONT miss the South Street Seaport, I love it, very romantic at night or when the tourists have subsided. Sunday and Saterday afternoons can be nerve wrecking though be warned. It is worth the walk though for an awesome view of all three bridges to Brooklyn.

Museums, always great at anytime. I second that suggestion.

Something I reccomend to someone interested in visitng the World Trade Center site - take a Path Train with a NEWARK desitnation (PATH - its like the subway, with a different name and .50 cents cheaper) to the first stop in Jersey. The path train tracks are right in the ground zero pit, and effect of being in there, and seeing sides of the foundation, its very moving. The first stop in Jersey is Exchange Place, and right on the water, you will get great views of the manhattan skyline. This is only to those who are strong and cool enough.

Saturday nights there is a party at Luke and Leroy's on 7th avenue (across from the two corners of St. Luke's Place, and Leroy Street) called Misshapes - may be your thing (some of my friends go there, its a young crowd, but fun music to dance - new wave, no wave, disco punk, etc.) mixed crowd, pretty girls, prettier boys.

ok, im out of ideas for now. - danny

MisSahpes at Luke & Leroy sounds like fun. What's the dress code like?

no dresscode chris. There is definitely a little hipsterish feel to it, or new wavish a bit, but there is no dresscode at all. come as you are! I mean but cool,... you know.
- danny

I cant belive I am posting about this party, when I dont really like the group who puts it together, but oh well. Im nice like that - http://www.misshapes.com

Thanks everyone for your great advice! I'm 10x more excited about the trip now!