I'll be traveling to NY to see my doctor in April (also traveling to CT to see a new neurologist). In the past these trips have not been fun. I'm always depressed that I'm still sick (or sicker...) and need to see the doctor. I would like to try to make this trip fun since it is my only vacation away from home.
So what would you recommend that I do or see in NY (or CT)? I'm open to traveling anywhere in NY state, a few extra hours drive is no big deal since I'm already coming from Ohio.
I have no ideas of my own besides NYC and I have already done that a couple times. I'd love to hear what you suggest for me
[ 03-16-2011, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: sammy ]
Posted by momintexas (Member # 23391) on :
What area of NY is your appt in?
What are some things you like to do? Do you like shopping?
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
How about lunch at the Culinary Institute? A bit pricey, but lunch would be less expensive than dinner.
Thank you momintexas and lou. My appt is in the Hudson Valley so I have seen some of the historic sites near by. I did not know that you could eat lunch at the culinary institute. I'll have to check that out.
I also like to shop and usually stop by the outlets while I'm there.
I love nature and animals and hiking (especially if I get to see a waterfall). I am not well yet so easy stuff is best for now.
As I said before, I don't mind driving (actually my mom will be the one driving!) so we're open to suggestions that take us anywhere in NY.
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
There are a number of wineries along the Hudson and in the Fingerlakes.
Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight.
Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls, to where visitors can see a mile-and-a-half down the wooded gorge as it winds its way to the lower park.
That's just one example. I remember camping there as a child, and swimming...the water was freezing, even in the middle of the summer.
Carol
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
I was just going to suggest Ithaca with all of its parks - it is "gorges" as they say!
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
You could go to the Corning Glass Museum but that might be too far away from your appt.
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
sammy - it might be easier to suggest things for you to do if you put what you are interested in!
What do you love to do?
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Looks like my trip to NY may now need a detour to CT. I'm supposed to see a neurologist there Dr. S in Meriden, anyone heard of him? I've never been to CT so maybe I should spend an extra couple days there. Any suggestions?
I like shopping, eating, music, art, theatre, dancing, nature(hiking, gardens, animals), some history, museums... and my mind went blank. Anything that sounds fun to you!
Posted by stillwater (Member # 30312) on :
I go to the Hudson Valley for treatment as well.
I've always wanted to walk across the bridge over the Hudson...
When I'm all better.
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
1. Put in your starting point and your destination.
2. Pick how far off your route you want to see... 50 or 100 miles.
3. You get a map of your route with color-coded, clickable flags with these categories: Dining, Event, Historic Site, Lodging, Museum, Natural Wonder, Parks & Recreation, RoadTrip Attraction, & Shopping... pick your pleasure!
Have an awesome trip!
Posted by EllieP50 (Member # 15936) on :
Where to go in New York State depends a bit on the time of year you are going, but here are some ideas: Saratoga Springs is really nice especially in milder seasons. If you plan a trip there they often have special events going on -festivals that sort of thing so check the website (Saratoga Springs Calendar of events)and they have good restaurants, and of course in late summer there's the famous race track and they have concerts in the Saratoga Performing Arts Center which range from NYC Ballet to rock concerts.
Hudson Valley has Olana which is an interesting historical place/museum to visit if you are in the area. Woodstock is a great town with lots of interesting places which is also right in that area. Also, you aren't that far from Western Massachussetts, and Stockbridge Mass is interesting - there's a Norman Rockwell museum there and lots of shops and restaurants.
The Adirondacks and Lake George area is interesting for hiking, outdoor things.
Blue Mountain Lake which isn't that near to where you would be but might be worth checking out because its gorgeous and has a wonderful museum and an arts center (but I'd do that area in the summer). There's a book called New York off the Beaten Path that has wonderful ideas but I can't find the book right now even though I own it - but if I find it I'll add some ideas.
Hope this is somewhat helpful.
Ellie
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Thank you, you all have such great ideas!
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
Of course in NYC there is everything---Broadway shows, museums, restaurants but it sounds like you've been there, done that.
Check out the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods/MGM casinos in CT. There are a lot of restaurants and shops in those casinos.
There's also the quaint town of Mystic on the CT coastline not too far away from the casinos.
There are so many beautiful little towns along the coastline from Connecticut to Maine. If you want fresh and I mean fresh caught-that-day seafood, consider a stay in a motel on the coast.
Cape Cod is the jewel of MA--so many quaint towns and historic sites along with bay, sound and ocean beaches.
Long Island which is not far from NYC has some of the most beautiful beaches in the US. The further east you go the better the beaches--or so they say.
LI is home to the "exclusive" Hamptons on eastern LI. But you can pop up your umbrella and swim in the same water several miles west--at Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach. Ambience isn't the same, but it's a lot cheaper.
The Jersey shore is beautiful--especially south, down towards the Wildwoods and Cape May. And in north Jersey, there are several really good malls that would put any mall in the country to shame. .
The greater NY area is huge. Eventhough you're driving, you will have to set parameters in terms of distance and expenses.
You have a lot to think about! Hope you have a great road trip!! And hope you have a great time!
Posted by 2young2die (Member # 25434) on :
The Yale art gallery in New Haven is about 1/2 hour from Meriden. It's free.
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
In Wallingford, right next to Meriden, is a theatre that is my favorite venue. I think now it's called the Dodge theatre. You can check and see what's going on there when you are out here. I've seen Sting, Boz Scaggs, and the Scorpions there and I LOVE that theatre. It is just the best. Very intimate and all carpeted, cozy.
The Yale campus has amazing architecture, a little walk around Yale is really breathtaking. It's almost medieval looking.
The Long Wharf Theatre is also in New Haven and the Shubert Theatre, I'm never been to either but you can check them out.
In Hartford, the Wadsworth Atheneum is a really nice museum. There is also the Bushnell Theatre which is really nice.
What month do you think you'll be coming in? If it's summer a favorite out here is going tubing on the Farmington River. Naturally I've never done any of these things, but would like to one day. There are also nice beaches on the CT shoreline.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Thank you all for adding some CT sites too! I'm planning on going at the end of April. Hopefully the weather will be nice then.
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