[laceylady]

I was born in Brooklyn and still have relatives there. As far as NYC, I have been there many times. My top three in order are:
1. Ellis Island - it just moves me to be there and realize my grandparents actually came through there and may have sat on the same bench I am. Their signatures are in the books there and their names are engraved on the plaques outside on the railings.
2. Statue of Liberty. Climb up to the top if you can while you think about the history of it. Another amazing and moving place.
3. Metropolitan Museum of Art. What an amazing place. I 'very been their twice and really want to go back now that I have more appreciation for art and artists.

As far as how to get there--hotels usually have tours to all these places or you can take a taxi. I don't know the geography of NYC much so don't know if your hotel is close to any of these places. When we lived in NJ, we would just drive in to the place we were going.

Oh--you should also see a Broadway show. ANY One of them will be fantastic and above and beyond any other show you have seen. The last one we saw was Jersey Boys. Off Broadway shows just don't compare.

Have a great trip!