Next time LET NEW YORK FIND YOU.

Also...recommended hotels to stay that are in the $150 to $250 range...

Weather permitting, one of my simple NYC pleasures was to sit in Union Square and people-watch, perhaps with a sandwich and a good book. There's always something interesting going on there.

Also, you can't go wrong exploring many of the city's varied neighborhoods on foot. Coney Island is also a very cool place to check out, if only for the gritty kitsch appeal.

Alternately, check out some of the places that my friend Kevin has featured on his site, Forgotten New York.

If you're not travelling during peak tourist season, the LaQuinta Inn in Midtown near Penn Station isn't a bad place. It's clean, reasonably-priced, and in a convenient location.

Hit up Nuyorican on a slam night.

...if you have to ask then maybe you should just stay in midtown where you belong, alrighty?

or maybe try a yankees game...that's in the bronx, pretty exotic, no?

, puddly...stop being such a prix. i'm sure it's an honest question.

i mean, just think about...do you think abra or liberty bell or steven ward or any of the other archinect'rs would dare answer a question in such a snippy tone? and isn't it past you bed time anyhow?

you're an asshole

that's the first intelligent thing you've said. congratulations.

Living In Gin... I love that site. Kudos to your friend. I've only checked out a few of the sites so far, but plan on making it through as many as possible before we move.

Along the same lines, I highly recommend the visiting the south end of Roosevelt Island via the air tram, which is free if you have a subway pass. The free shows at McCerran pool are also great for music, people watching and a bit of architectural history in one.

ice skating in Bryan Park (depending on time of year of course)

yeah...sleeper hold that's an awesome move.

Don't forget to ride the Staten Island Ferry across the harbor and back. It's free, and a great way to see the harbor.