following Chad's example

[kate_nepveu]

We're going to be in New York City this weekend, and right now have only tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon free. What should we do?

Comments

[musesfool]

If you don't mind being out when it's cold: http://www.thehighline.org/

[kate_nepveu]

I love the Highline but I do not like the cold. Next time.

[skygiants]

There is a Dickens exhibit at the NYPL main branch right now! (I love the NYPL main building exhibits; they're generally very good and always free.)

[kate_nepveu]

Someone has also recommended the lunch exhibit there, so a possibility! Thanks.

[sara]

Eat lunch in the U.N. cafeteria.

[kate_nepveu]

Alas, we will miss lunch, but that's never occurred to me before, so thanks.

[mmcirvin]

With or without kids?

[kate_nepveu]

Without! Sorry.

(Hotel in Midtown, show at NYU at night.)

[veejane]

I was going to suggest the Staten Island ferry (free, picturesque), but yes, not as much fun when it's cold out. The NMAI has an outpost at the old Customs House at the southern tip of Lower Manhattan, open 10-5 daily (free). The building itself is gorgeously OTT (especially for a customs house), and there's a mix of historical and contemporary art and artifacts.

[kate_nepveu]

Its website is singularly unhelpful as to the kinds of things it has on display, so thanks for the tip!