Not that you will have much time for drinking, partying and recovering, but just incase you find yourself with some free time or are really driven to experience the cultural treasures of New York, here are some of the best options. To find out about other local events and establishments, pick up a copy of The Village Voice at any cafe (free), but at Newspaper stands they ask $1. You can find restaurants, cafes, bars, classifieds, shows, reviews, film and theatre listings - everything useful.

Museums
Many New York museums are closed Mondays. Weekends they stay open late, weekdays closing around 6. First and foremost is the Metropolitan Museum Of Art (http://www.metmuseum.org/). Its huge collection of classical art, medieval weaponry and Japanese art have always been my favorite, as well as its Egyptian collection complete with a brick by brick temple transplant. Two current exhibitions are: Prague, The Crown of Bohemia, 1347–1437 and The Perfect Medium: Photography and the Occult. An additional branch of the Met is The Cloisters, located at Fort Tryon Park. The Cloisters is a branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Its grounds are a castle like stone monastery. Admission for the Met Museum is a suggested donation $15 recommended for adults, $10 recommended for senior citizens, $7 recommended for students.

Other worthwhile major museums are The Museum of Film and Television (http://www.mtr.org/), the NewMOCA (http://www.newmuseum.org/), MOMA (http://www.moma.org/), The Guggenheim (http://www.guggenheim.org/) and the Natural History Museum (http://www.amnh.org/). New York Art World seems to have a decent listing of current exhibitions and shows (http://www.newyorkartworld.com/). Also worth seeing are The Folk Art Museum, (http://www.folkartmuseum.org/) and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum (http://www.tenement.org/).

Sights
One of New York City's most all inclusive and cheapest tours is by simply taking the Staten Island Ferry. Its a free round trip ride, lasts about an hour each way and will take you on a boat ride with a view of the city from the river, the Statue Of Liberty and other sights along the way. I've never done it myself but it sounds beautiful and I will be doing it for sure! Simply to the end of the line on the 1 Train at the south tip of Manhattan to Battery Park where the ferry departs. (http://www.siferry.com/) There's also the statue of Liberty on Ellis Island in the harbor. I've never been but I imagine its perfect, if you like stairs. Like, a lot of stairs. (http://www.nps.gov/stli/). Central Park lies in the middle of the city - its impossible to miss. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art lies at its center along the edge of Fifth Avenue. There are lots of great sights, nooks and features that the park offers. One of my favorites was Belvedere Castle located mid-Park at 79th Street. (http://www.centralparknyc.org/). Washington Square Park is located in the heart of Greenwich Village at West 4th Street, across from the NYU campus (nearby to Generation records and Tower Records and Video. You can find lots of students, artists, and vagrants congregating here. It was a public execution site and burial ground in the 1800s. The Empire State Building is always an obvious choice for NYC tourism. It is located at Fifth Avenue at 34th Street and costs $14. (http://www.esbnyc.com). Another tourist site is the former World Trade Center, now known as 'Ground Zero'. The hole in the ground left by the September 11th terrorist attack in 2001. Kind of a morbid attraction, and not in a goth way. Moving on... The New York Public Library often has several events listed, offers free wireless internet, and some beautiful architecture. (http://www.nypl.org/). Leaving the confines of Manhattan, Brooklyn offers Greenwood Cemetery, New York's own Park Cemetery, a rival in size, famous residents, and ornate markers to Pere Le Chase in Paris France. This would be a perfect place for a long walk with a camera. Just don't get lost. This place is HUGE. (http://www.green-wood.com/). Subway: Take the R Train to 25th Street Station, walk East 1 block to Green-Wood at 5th Avenue & 25 Street. Located at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, 718-768-7300. While we are in Brooklyn then, lets go to the Thanatology Center, at 391 Atlantic Avenue (http://www.thanatology.org/). Thanatology is the anthropological and philosophical study of the phenomena of death.

Film
The Angelika Film Center shows current films from independent to art and political films. (http://www.angelikafilmcenter.com/newyork/default.asp)

Cinema Classics is a revival film theater space, presents revival classics, showing Mondays at 10pm. October 24th is Cronenberg's The Fly, Monday November 7th is Rosemary's Baby. (http://rififinyc.com/)

The Film Forum also shows current alternative cinema. (http://www.filmforum.org/)

The Landmark Sunshine Theatre: this arty theatre has a bit more in atmosphere and selection than the Angelika! (http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/NewYork/SunshineCinema.htm

Useful New York Links
The Village Voice (http://www.villagevoice.com/)
NY.com (http://www.ny.com/)
New York For Free (http://gonyc.about.com/cs/freestuff/a/aa012902.htm)
Free Wireless spots (http://www.wififreespot.com/ny.html)