What To Do in New York in 6 Hours!

I know it will never be enough to see every part of the Big Apple in 6 hours, but when you are aiming for the renown tourist spots and take some pictures, it’s more than enough.

Here some spots that I tent to visit when in New York:

1.    Greenwich Village

To all FRIENDS sitcom freaks out there, this is like a pilgrimage. A total religious experience. Located at the corner of Grove and Bedford Streets, you will directly imagine the live of 6 singles people that grew up with you. I can’t stop my gratitude when I was there, even though the shoot itself was not even held there. Central Perk is actually named the Little Owl, which has blue and red color, and has different interior with Central Perk. The feeling was amazing, and now every time I re-run Friends at home, I’m proudly saying “Hey, I’ve been there!”

did you see that?

that's me!

Ugly Naked Guy's Apartment then become Ross's Apartment

2.    National September 11 Memorial

Goosebumps. That’s the first thing I get when I reach the former twin towers that located at 180 Greenwich St, New York. I really can’t imagine what was happening back then. I could hear people screaming and crying for help for the fact that they will never ever see their loves ones anymore. I can’t help it. It was breaking my heart to pieces. Read all the names there, so many personal life run through my head, how they live, how they love and their memories. So sad. They also sold a rubber bracelet, which the money will go to donation of the people the victims left.

3.    The Empire State Building

I was unlucky that day. It was raining and foggy, so the ticket for fast lane that we already purchased was left unused. The security guy warned us before we enter, because the visibility was 0%, so it’s going to be useless if we use the ticket. However the ticket was valid for 1 year.

4.    Times Square

Thousand of lights, hundreds of billboards, thousand of people are there to see the magical feeling. And yet, you feel that you are in New York. You might see people of all kind, such a melting pot. It feels like you’re in Disneyland also, because you will find all Disney characters from Woody to Elsa. You can see people asking for money under the name of God or even Weed! Seriously! I was laughing my as* off. It’s a must place to visit.

5.    The Liberty

Of course you have to visit the Liberty. That’s minus one of my checklist. You have to cross by boat to the Staten Island where the statue is located. It was marvelous. The big lady will make you smile from ear to ear. But you have to be smart on taking picture of yourself there, so many people are doing the same thing and you don’t want them on your picture. There’s a gift shop where you can visit and get some authentic souvenirs. I got myself the statue replica, keychain, pencil and fridge magnet. It’s a must!

rookie shot

getting better!

6.    New York City Fire Museum

The New York City Fire Museum is located in the former quarters of FDNY Engine Company No. 30, a renovated 1904 fire house at 278 Spring Street between Varick and Hudson Streets in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. I totally cried here, to witness all the items that burnt on 9/11 and see the photos of the tragedy and reading all the notes to their loved ones for the hero that want to rescue others but caught in the fire. Again, heartbreaking.

There are actually more places to visit, but if you only have 6-8 hours, these are places that surely worth to visit.

Don't forget the Central Park:

Then the  Robert Indiana's Love Sculpture:

The Charging Bull:

and I will definitely going back to see all the musical on Broadway Street!