> It really depends on what you like to do. When it comes to NYC, I'm a wanderer. I just like to walk around cobble stone streets, look at beautiful architecture, beautiful people, and mostly - eat amazing food. That pretty much sums up what I'm after. In particular I was hoping for locals and regular visitors to share their own favourite places to just hang out when they're there. Not the hippest, or the best looking, or the most popular; just somewhere that's great to sit still in for an hour or two. Your descriptions of Union Square Park, Grand Central Station and Roosevelt Island represents exactly what I'm looking for. I like the idea of High Line Park as an easy way to get a grip on the city when I first arrive. I suppose we'd avoid most of the crush if we arrive early enough in the day?
The Highline is cool… it just got SUPER crowded. an early day might be heavenly. Watch for the dude and his typewriter.