Alternatives to NYC Tourist Traps

I found this article the other day about alternatives to NYC tourist destinations that are both cheaper and less crowded
It seems interesting, I would try that rooftop bar maybe.  I don't agree with the five guys one though...even if you don't want to go to the Shake Shack there are many other burger places of much better quality.  Maybe I should try writing an article like this based on places I've been to...

anyway just thought I'd share the article

Fourth of July!

This year was my first Fourth of July spent in the city (last year I went back to DC).  Seeing as how the holiday came in the middle of the week, we decided to just have a chill day at home, sleeping in and relaxing.  In the evening we went on a quadruple date with Pietro's friend Mike (also Pietro's best man) and some of Mike's friends.  We all went out to dinner at a restaurant close to the river called the Half King and after dinner just walked outside and turned right and there were the fireworks over the Hudson river!  It was a pretty awesome experience I must say but over all very laid-back.

Enjoy the pics (cellphone again, I totally meant to bring my real camera but forgot it at home :( also the middle two were taken by Mike)

red white and blue empire state building :)