Since there is so much in NYC, especially in Manhattan, it would be nice to know your interests. The Guggenheim costs $15 and can take about two hours, three if you are really slow. The Met is HUGE and can take all day (It takes up the blocks from 85th Street down to 80th Street along 5th Avenue and then you have to think of how deep it is). The entrance fee at the Met is pay what you want, so give them a dollar or 5 dollars. Don't feel guilty if you don't give the entire amount they ask for: remember it doesn't pay taxes on gift shop sales. Please don't abuse me for saying this. If you are going to the Met, decide in advance which galleries are the most important to you. If you rush through in an attempt to see everything, your experience won't be all that rewarding. The Met is part of what is called Museum Mile and there are a number of institutions on 5th Avenue above it: Museo del Barrio, Museum of the City of NY (with a great toy collection), Jewish Museum, National Academy, Lauder's new gallerie on Viennese art ($10 to get in). Look it up on the internet to get more accurate information. There used to be a pass you could buy to reduce admission fees to certain tourist sites, the Guggenheim and Empire State Building included. I'm not sure if it's still available, I think it was from the MTA. If you plan to spend your entire day on the upper east side, the MET's neighborhood, be prepared to spend a good amount of money, it's an expensive area. Also, there will probably be free concerts in the evening, maybe in Battery Park or Southstreet Seaport or Bryant Park. I'm sure there is a schedule on-line somewhere but since I live in Manhattan, I've never done a search. I highly recommended taking the Gray Line bus tour of Manhattan. It's a double decker bus and the upper level doesn't have a roof. This gives you terrific views of the city at an amazing level. It also visits many places; you keep your ticket and you can get on and off at the United Nations or Battery Park or Empire State Building. If you go to the Empire State observatory, I suggest going at night when the city looks like a lit up wonderland. As for as entertainment, food, what do you like? How much money do you want to spend? How willing are you to travel in Manhattan? And, park your car, pay the outrageous fee and take mass-transit (get the one-day fun pass for the subway and bus. Yes, it's safe to ride the subway, just don't count your money in public. Ride in the car with the conductor if nervous). Despite what you've seen in movies, you'll spend most of your time looking for a place to park. This is absolutely true. Besides, you'll get a better feel of the city if you move around in it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Shelley Howe To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 12:29 PM Subject: Museums in NY I am invited to a family reunion at the Pocono Manor, PA for the July 4th weekend and plan to take a day trip on the 3rd into New York City. I have never been before and would like to see as much as I can in one day. Any suggestions? Museum related sightseeing preferred but would enjoy touristy things as well. I know I definitely want to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. Are there any other interesting smaller art galleries and/or historical museums nearby? Suggestions on good places to eat, night life and fun hangouts? Thanks! Shelley Howe Collections Curator Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave Golden, CO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).