What are the best buildings to see in New York?

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What would a native New Yorker think?

Of what?

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Space Girl - when will you be there?

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I am really excited to see Sweeney Todd!

 

[septic tank]

I am really excited to see Sweeney Todd!

I'd never seen it before, and it's a pretty remarkable production. Everyone in the cast plays multiple instruments (including, hallelujia, a tuba). Cerveris is fantastic (man's got one hell of a rich voice), as is LuPone.

 

[Space Girl]

Space Girl - when will you be there?

well it was all booked for easter but it looks like I might have to help my mum do an antique fair as she is booked in for an operation, I have to wait to find out what's happening with her and about being able to change the holiday dates, we have booked for 2 weeks in mexico and then 3 nights in New York, if it ain't easter (which I am still hoping for) then it has to be in the summer hols which is miles away and this thread will be a tad early

 

[paolo]

Grand Central thirded... if you can, book the guided tour. When I did it, it was free, and they take you through a very "special" bit of the station that the public doesn't have access to, and most won't know exists even though it's starting them in the face. Not saying what it is, because the surprise is

Another good free tour (needs to be booked ahead of time, but you can do it by email) is the Federal Reserve. They take you 8 stories below ground to the biggest bullion reserve in the world. One third of the world's gold.

Then there's the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. I've not been personally but there's meant to be some art deco faded charm stuff along it. (Main roads in the Bronx are safe enough in the day as long you're streetwise.)

Coney Island seconded too... I've always gone earlyish, 9am on a weekend, for that added "ghost town" feel.

 

[davesgcr]

A walk around Brooklyn Heights is interesting - and good views of Manhattan from the Esplanade - subway to Clark Street and a good mooch around is fun - and you can walk back over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Soho area of course for the cast iron buildings .....