A must trip for everybody.
The place is totally alive. Pretty much solid concrete with a 700 acre park in the middle -forest, meadow and small lakes
Not cheap. Best way to see it is with double decker, open top Hop 'n Go buses with live tour guides. around $35 for 2 days.
Hotel room on Manhatten Island $200+, more in high season. Way cheaper if you stay in the burbs.
Take the wifey.....and earn fishing time back home