Going to NYC from the outback of Oregon. Again...

Good advice, indeed. 
My main focus is looking for LPs. 
But, Carnegie Hall is a great idea. 
Any advice for live music and good acoustics is certainly welcome. 
Thanks all. 

In living stereo has a nice LP collection along with the stereo equipment.

Whart (and fellow audiophiles),
Thank you for your delightful report on record stores in NY. Particularly Brooklyn, NY. I will be visiting my son in Brooklyn and we will have a good time checking these places out.
 Fellas, see Bill's (What)  link above. He provides a description of stores and includes the address.
 Wishing everybody a Happy Christmas !

ILS no longer sells vinyl. Definitely some great food in NY. Gramercy Tavern Bar area is very good. For pizza, I like Motorino. For Jazz LP's, try the Jazz record center.