Oh my, you are in for the time of your life. I don t know what you consider expensive but we always stay at the Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square, which runs about $300 a night depending on the season. That s not expensive for NYC and it s so convenient that you can walk to most attractions and save on transportation costs. You can easily walk to Times Square, Central Park, Broadway (get 1/2 price tickets at TKTS at Broadway 47th), Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St Patrick s Cathedral, Grand Central Station, Columbus Circle.Be sure to visit St Paul s Chapel across the street from the World Trade Center site, at Broadway and Fulton St - - the Chapel became a memorial to the 9/11 victims, and is also where George Washington worshiped.If you like Italian food, Carmines in Times Square is delicious and portions really are big enough to share. Ellen s Stardust Diner on Broadway between 50th 51st where the waitstaff are all aspiring performers, sing as they serve, is really fun. Don t miss Juniors for the Famous Cheesecake, but honestly the meals are fair at best.Enjoy your visit and Happy Anniversary
Everyone has different ideas of what expensive means, you ll have to elaborate.I highly suggest you pick up a guide book and flag things that sound interesting to you. That s what I do before I go on a trip. You might also want to check out the NYC forums on tripadvisor.com. The posters there are quite knowledgeable. NY has something for everyone. There are tons of museums, shops, historical sites, restaurants, clubs, theatres ... It all depends on what sort of vacation you d like to have.