We're going to NJ

[hsapiens]

Finally, finally, finally have gotten the better half to commit to the dates he's available for traveling to NJ! We're going to a wedding on Sat., Sept. 16 but will be around for a couple more days (Sun., Sept. 17 - Wed., Sept. 20). We're flying out the evening of the 20th.

Since he isn't thrilled at the idea of going to the Brooklyn Museum - which totally boggles my mind but I suppose not everyone grooves on archaeology - I'm trying to think of things to do in the City that will interest him. He's big time into American history, military history, and enjoys hikes. Obviously, some time in Central Park is called for and South Street Maritime Museum looks like a good possibility as does delving into history in and around Wall Street. There's probably a night at Spamalot in our future, as well.

jalabert has already given me some excellent suggestions and I'm researching them. Any others are welcome, as well, since this trip has to please BOTH of us. :)

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Hiking in NJ

[(Anonymous)]

If you can pop over there, the Palisades is supposed to have some amazing hikes (dramatic views, rugged terrain) for being right across the river from the City...check out http://www.njpalisades.org/hiking.htm.

The wedding will also be close (15-20 minutes drive) to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/northeast/greatswamp/). A swamp may not sound like a fun hike, but whatever's there now is a heck of a lot more fun to walk through than the airport they once thought of putting on that land.

If your S.O. is interested at all in post-Age-of-Sail ships, don't forget the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum (http://www.intrepidmuseum.org). It'll be his last chance to see it for eighteen months (as they're closing for renovations on October 1).

Hope this helps...
K
;-)

[la-directora.livejournal.com]

You could come to the closing ceremonies of my three-day charity ride on Sunday, September 17th. :) It's at the LGBT Center in the Village. Past speakers include Alan Cumming and Lili Taylor. Not sure who it is this year. Always a heart warming experience.

I work during the day, but if you guys make dinner plans in Manhattan on the 18th, 19th, or 20th, I might be able to join, depending on my to be determined rehearsal schedule for the play I have opening the week after that.

[la-directora.livejournal.com]

Oh, and let me know what kinds of stuff you're interested in, and I'm happy to play NYC tour guide.

[msjudi.livejournal.com]

Have a great time, sweetie!!

I'm with Joe on the NY thing- not my favorite place in the world. If you have the time, though, take a drive through the Deleware Water Gap. It will boggle your mind. Also, I fear that Broadway tickets, particularly for Spamalot, might be out- it's probably too late to get any, as often those tickets are sold 6 months or more in advance :(

We're bringing Megan back to school this Saturday- still think we'll see you?

[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

The Natural History Museum in NYC is one of the biggest. It covers a great deal and is very interesting.