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Oh come on... a trip to NYC is a must for all.

since this is visit # 1 (and I'm sure last), you have to do all the touristy crap. Liberty Park, Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway show... the museums are top notch to be sure.

Don't be scared. Certain NYC elements prey on the fearful tourist.

don't be stupid. Don't trust anyone who looks like you can't trust them. (You CAN trust the taxi drivers though, believe it or not).

Don't buy mixed drinks in Manhattan. The shock might harm your heart. Actually, there's a code in the city if you are buying drinks and tipping a couple bucks each round, the bartender will buy your 3rd round or so. then again, maybe not with a southern twang, but who knows?

Don't think that you can rent a car. I mean, you can, but you have no need to. I actually drove from the Holland tunnel down Canal Street Saturday to the Manhattan Bridge. 2 miles = 45 minutes and 3 near dings. Welcome to Manhattan! (That's through Chinatown and it's nuts and another must see, to my mind. You can go to 5 points--see Gangs of NY-- Tribeca and chinatown).

Skip Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. in April, see if the Yankees are playing at home. I hate baseball, but a Yankee game in Yankee stadium is a good experience.

Lastly, prepare to spend quadruple for stuff, esp if you stick to midtown and tourist areas.

Good luck!