I highly recommend the restaurant Serendipity. It's in the Upper East Side, on 60th Street. Awesome food, really neat atmosphere, and they have frozen hot chocolate; but make reservations if you want to eat there. The wait for a table is CRAZY otherwise.

Garrett Popcorn in Penn Plaza. If you like popcorn, they are so good.

Step Up Boutique on Mulberry St in Little Italy is a neat little scarfs and accessories store. And Little Italy is full of so many good restaurants too.

If you get a chance, go to the 9/11 Memorial. Take lots of tissues with you. You will need them.

Personally, I usually take taxis when in NYC because of my schedule. I have always been told to be cautious of the black cars that operate as taxis. I've taken them a few times and have not had any major problems. I just always check the drivers credentials and make sure I get quoted a price before we take off. They tend to be more expensive than the regular yellow taxis.

Hope you all have a fantastic trip. It's a wonderful city! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />