Later this week I'll be heading to New York for a few days. My wife is going for work and I am tagging along. So I'm looking for ideas of numismatic related things to do while I'm there. In other words, what are the best coin/currency shops and/or museums? I found the Museum of American Finance, and it has a cool looking exhibit called Money: A History. But I haven't had much luck locating coin shops. Looking forward to hearing your ideas.
Stacks, maybe 47th st. If you can, see if you can visit the Fed. If you find a decent coin shop, let me know. I'm still looking.
I don't know what to recommend in the way of coin shops in NYC. The Christmas Spectacular doesn't start at Radio City Music Hall until November 11. If you can delay until then, I suggest you take a day-time walking tour of the St Patrick Cathedral, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, see the Christmas Spectacular in the afternoon & then go crazy in Manhatan for the evening.
Great suggestions. The New York Fed does have some interesting exhibits one of which it is hosting for ANS. The exhibits are The History of Money and a tour of the gold vault. GIGGITY!
If your going to NYC, why not stop by a bank an grab a stack of $1's to go through in your hotel? (Assuming you collect modern star notes). Get them '09 $1 stars while they're newer! Have a good trip.
There is a coin shop, 41 West 47th street, you might figure out the location from the name, booth 10 is where its located, I've gotten some coins from there, though they are a bit expensive.
Too bad you are not going in January, (numismatically speaking that is). The largest ancient show in the US is January at the Waldorf Astoria. I hear it puts the CICF to shame, and that is a large show. Chris
You must hit Famous Rays Original Pizza, on 7th avenue between 53rd and 54th St. There's also the original Delmonicos Steak House on the corner of Beaver and Williams near the NYPD Museum.
Anything having to do with the ANS is worth it, or so I'm told. Generally when I'm in NY it's for only a day or so at a time, so I've never looked for anything to do having to do with numismatics.
Stacks is on 57th, just West of 6th Ave. Nice window shopping. How about some rolled pennies? http://www.pennycollector.com/Locations.aspx?area=72
You need to make an appointment for the Fed (and possibly the ANS Library), so you might want to do that now before you get here. The Fed has an interesting exhibit going on: http://numismatics.org/Exhibits/DrachmasDoubloonsDollars -1933 Double eagle is there. ANS Library http://numismatics.org/Library/Library
I agree with checking out Stack's, and the vault tour, well, that could be a 'no brainer'. Then, just relax in your room for awhile, order room service while sh's at work...then take her out.
Thanks for all the great tips everyone. My time is limited, but I think I'll make an appointment to go to the Fed. And hitting up some famous NYC food spots is also on the agenda. I'm thinking Katz's for corned beef/pastrami sandwich and Lombardi's for pizza.
From Chicago and going to NY for pizza? Sacrilege! I am telling Pizza Uno on you! I do not remember the name, but up near Grant's Tomb and Columbia University somewhere is a pom fritze place that is great. Twice fried french fries, (original way they were made), with about 50 different sauces. The fries themselves are a meal, and a great one at that. Chris
I know, being from Chicago I'm supposed to participate in the Chicago deep dish versus New York thin crust rivalry, but to me they're apples and oranges and I like them both. Those fries you described sound awesome. 50 different sauces? Amazing.
Those are the first, original french fry that Thomas Jefferson brought the recipe back from France with him when he was negotiating the Louisiana Territory purchase from the French. They make them the traditional way, thick cut taters, blanched in hot oil for about a minute, the drained and dropped back in until they're crispy and golden brown. There are none like them anywhere.
