Hello everyone,
I'd love to attend this meet-up as well. Sounds like it will be a fun exchange.
Steve and Erin: I briefly scanned over the list of potential to-dos, so forgive me if these have already been suggested:
- IFC Theatre in the West Village (
IFC Center)
- Washington Square Park, before it gets re-developed next year
- Walking anywhere in the West Village is about as close to the serenity of European design as you'll come across this side of the Atlantic - highly recommended if you need a quiet break during your adventures.
Obviously I'm partial to the Village; blame it on the 9-5: I run an online neighborhood network called VeriWestVillage.com, which is the MySpace/Craigslist/CitySearch of the West Village. It apparently has consumed most of my cerebral functions in making these suggestions, as well as my life in general.
Oh, also, if you guys are into biking (and are a bit dare-devilish), you should totally ride through the city, especially Times Square, Central Park, and over the Brooklyn Bridge. They do have some bike tours (which I think are pretty lame anyway), but the real rush is just biking through the traffic itself - dodging pedestrians, cutting off cabs, and hanging onto buses. It's about as close to an extreme sport that you'll find here, aside from base jumping
Seriously though, if you're into it and want to rent some bikes, I'd be happy to pass along what I know, and of course would be happy to join you guys if you'd like -- you see a lot more of the city too!
Looking forward to (finally) meeting you guys - I'm sure you'll have a blast.
Hans