NYC Travel Assistant . . . Is There Such An Animal??? (New York, York: unemployed, buy)

[nobodysbusiness]

I recently visited NYC, and I'm obsessed. Planning another trip. But solo. And I am a senior.

I want to:

* Ride the subway all over Manhattan
* Dine at great restaurants
* Go to bookstores, vintage stores, etc.
* Want to explore Chelsea Market, Little Italy, Chinatown, The Village.

I just need a travel companion.

What do New Yorkers think?

[Henna]

This might help for one afternoon but not the whole trip https://bigapplegreeter.org/meet-a-greeter/

[Henna]

There's also an interesting site called CourseHorse. You can search for the dates you're thinking of travelling (unless it's really far out). If you just want to see what they offer, you can browse. Also try typing "tour" into the search box and seeing what comes up. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes?...r&suggest=true

For example, there's a $25 tour of Chelsea art galleries. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/...hedule=2272429

The 92nd St. Y might also have some interesting stuff.

[carnivalday]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti..._New_York.html

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Henna

There's also an interesting site called CourseHorse. You can search for the dates you're thinking of travelling (unless it's really far out). If you just want to see what they offer, you can browse. Also try typing "tour" into the search box and seeing what comes up. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes?...r&suggest=true

For example, there's a $25 tour of Chelsea art galleries. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/...hedule=2272429

The 92nd St. Y might also have some interesting stuff.

These are great links - thanks!

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by carnivalday

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti..._New_York.html

Thanks for the link - so many fun possibilities.

[fatsquirrel]

When are you landing in the city? I can dispatch my friend who was born here and has 40 years of experience being unemployed. He's a huge library reader and knows where all the bookstores are.

He also enjoys dining at restaurants of all kinds and is a connoisseur of basically every type of food. Having started in the diners and casual dining world he can show you the best in affordable foods from West African to South Indian to North Italian.

[Chava61]

You can hire a local licensed tourist guide.

[Cida]

Originally Posted by nobodysbusiness

I recently visited NYC, and I'm obsessed. Planning another trip. But solo. And I am a senior.

I want to:
* Ride the subway all over Manhattan
* Dine at great restaurants
* Go to bookstores, vintage stores, etc.
* Want to explore Chelsea Market, Little Italy, Chinatown, The Village.

I just need a travel companion. What do New Yorkers think?

Hell, I'd go with you. But here are some suggestions.


*I'm a big advocate of actual NYC guide books. You might buy a couple to give you more ideas.

*I'm a big advocate of buses, rather than subway, unless it involves very long distance. That way you can see everything around you, instead of burrowing underground.

*See if there are any groups that might give you a starting point for meeting people and finding a companion here. For instance, maybe you're an alum of a particular college. Or maybe you'd want to see if there are any MeetUp groups that would start you off where you might meet someone congenial. Or what if you looked for people in your hometown that would like to travel here with you?

Hey, I just found this:

https://www.meetup.com/Fine-Dining-i...ngles-over-55/

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Henna

This might help for one afternoon but not the whole trip https://bigapplegreeter.org/meet-a-greeter/

This is awesome!

Thank you!