What’s in New York?

[almostwitty]

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My siblings and I are basically looking at taking my parents to New York for a major celebration.

This is a great idea with the only flaw being that parents being parents, we’re not really sure of their hobbies and walking miles upon miles of city streets isn’t quite an option either. The main reason for taking them to New York is that they’ve never been to the United States before, and it’s a world-class city with major tourist attractions.

That said, the list of places we’re thinking we could take them mostly consist of:

Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island
Central Park
Chinatown
Times Square

Can you think of touristy places in New York (or the surrounding area) that don’t require much brain or feet power?

btw, I’m flying through New York, Cleveland, Las Vegas and Phoenix in April if you’re interested in following my trip!

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Comments

[sushisweetie.livejournal.com]

The Village both East and West. Maybe a stroll through Gramercy Park, but the Village for sure. Lots of culture and counter culture, the hub of the gay scene and very welcoming no matter what your orientation.

[almostwitty]

I'm sure it's very welcoming, but I imagine escorting two 60-year-old Chinese parents around the place would be a challenge. Plus I doubt they'd appreciate it. They think *I'm* weird and countercultural...

[sushisweetie.livejournal.com]

OK then way up town is the Cloisters, lots of pretty art in and old monastery on the water. Very beautiful.


Sorry, I was in a state last night and I misse your bringing your parents. I agree, they would not enjoy the sex shops in the East Village lol.