Is It Possible for an Old Person to Enjoy a Mellow Trip to NYC? (New York: hotel, neighborhoods)

[nobodysbusiness]

I'm old, and planning a trip next spring to NYC - probably with younger family members.

I do not enjoy doing touristy things, so will probably skip most of what every other tourist would want to do.

I do want to see unique shops and architecture and may want to go on some bus tours.

Is it possible to enjoy just a few neighborhoods, dining, shopping, and spas?

I don't feel the need to "see everything" and don't want to "walk all day" (as someone in the Fashion thread said I would HAVE TO DO if I visited NYC).

Thanks for any advice.

[Shizzles]

Yes, you can. NYC has a large elderly population especally in more genteel sections of Manhattan. It's not all 20-30 something hot shots whizzing by at 100mph. Bus tours (including using local buses) will give you a feel for the city. Now that it's summer one of my recommendations is to head to an outdoors cafe and just people watch. It's a great way to get a feel for the vibe/diversity of the city.

[Dangerous-Boy]

you'll be fine

just chill


go to a speak easy or an independent coffee shop or cafe

[Coney]

How about the Circle Line? Just sit on a boat for a couple of hours.

Then there are some restaurants on the water to just sit and watch the sunset.

You don't have to go at breakneck speed to enjoy the city.

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Shizzles

Yes, you can. NYC has a large elderly population especally in more genteel sections of Manhattan. It's not all 20-30 something hot shots whizzing by at 100mph. Bus tours (including using local buses) will give you a feel for the city. Now that it's summer one of my recommendations is to head to an outdoors cafe and just people watch. It's a great way to get a feel for the vibe/diversity of the city.

I love the idea of people watching at a café!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Dangerous-Boy

you'll be fine

just chill


go to a speak easy or an independent coffee shop or cafe

"Speak easy?" They still have those? Wow.

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Coney

How about the Circle Line? Just sit on a boat for a couple of hours.

Then there are some restaurants on the water to just sit and watch the sunset.

You don't have to go at breakneck speed to enjoy the city.

Thanks for the great idea. Don't know what the Circle Line is, but I will find out! Sounds like my kind of fun

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by nobodysbusiness

I love the idea of people watching at a café!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!

I am probably the one who said you will be walking all day.

OK, I take it back. You don't have to.

Hang out here one time. It's open 24 hours, and in nice weather the glass front walls are opened and there is outdoor seating, too.

The "Late Breakfast" menu items are very good, as is the lamb burger. Probably everything else, too, but I haven't had it all.

https://www.lexpressnyc.com/

This is on Park Avenue South, a few blocks up from the W Hotel, where the rich and famous often stay. I used to work in the neighborhood, and coworkers out walking at lunchtime saw Elle McPherson, Drew Barrymore, and others, and I saw Anthony Hopkins on a street corner. You never know who might walk past you.

But even if you don't recognize anyone, you can sit and watch New York go by. This is not a tourist trap area, either. People who live and work in the neighborhood go to this place.

[nobodysbusiness]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I am probably the one who said you will be walking all day.

OK, I take it back. You don't have to.

Hang out here one time. It's open 24 hours, and in nice weather the glass front walls are opened and there is outdoor seating, too.

The "Late Breakfast" menu items are very good, as is the lamb burger. Probably everything else, too, but I haven't had it all.

https://www.lexpressnyc.com/

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it!

[Hannah5555]

Love the Circle Line. It’s a ferry that goes around the island. There’s always Central Park, too. If you head in at the Plaza end on 59th, you don’t have to walk too far and can sit and people watch there, too. If you get hungry or need a bathroom, you can go to the food court in the basement of the Plaza 😃.