Originally Posted by
enviroian
I plan to see art and history museums. I also want to try local bars and eat great pie. That’s my thing.
Unless by "pie" you mean "pizza", New York is not a pie paradise. But you can find great pizza on practically every street corner in midtown.
I know
guv1976 already suggested a pizzeria for you, but here's one that's a Brooklyn institution which has recently opened a couple of outposts in Manhattan within the Urbanspace food halls. There's one close to you:
Roberta's
Don't miss it!
As for local bars and eateries, stay west of 8th Avenue and away from all the touristy places. You can walk north on 9th Avenue and find dozens of places that might tickle your fancy. It's a very happening area.
Originally Posted by
enviroian
I plan to take Lyft to hotel from LGA. My flight is due to arrive at LGA at 7:59 PM.
I've taken Uber/Lyft home from LGA probably 100 times. If it's a real busy time (weather, traffic, etc.) you can get crazy quotes like $180 (rare but does happen). Usually the fares come down to earth in 10-15 minutes.