Anyone Ever Been To New York City?
LeGaCyGiAnT91
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Can anyone who has been to the area provide as much info as possible. Best hotels to stay at, what I should see/ shouldn't and why you feel that I should/ should not. How much is parking? I am guessing driving your own vehicle is out of the question for the most part and taking a subway is the best option? I plan on taking a trip in the next few weeks and will only have the weekend to visit. Thanks!
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I live 15 minutes away from Manhattan and I hardly ever go there. But I was there about 3 weeks ago 'playing tourist'. It's expensive...like ridiculously expensive. You'd be better off staying in Jersey and taking the ferry over to NYC. Also, subways are really dangerous and there's been a series of slashing's going on. Just walk or use Uber to get around.
Places to see? Rockefeller Center is cool, and Central Park is gorgeous. Times Square is...just...jampacked with tourists and it's over-crowded but I guess for an out-of-towner it would be on the "to do" list. When I was there everyone was taking pics outside of the Trump Tower so I guess that's a new tourist spot as well.
Places to eat? There are restaurants all over the place. Just walk around and see what looks good.
Also, pretend to be fancy and take a peak in the Plaza Hotel...it's beautiful!!1 -
Geez, Slashings?! This place sounds more dangerous than it does fun
I have been on a travelling kick, and just want to visit as much as I can. It does sound like a very expensive place though. 0 -
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Do you guys recommend a hotel to stay at that's fairly reasonable? I will be driving my own car, but it sounds like a nightmare in the city, so sounds like walking/uber is the way to go.0
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I'm going to watch this thread, thanks for posting it @LeGaCyGiAnT91
I invited myself on a trip with an aunt in December.
Its been too many years since I was in NYC0 -
Yelp it for dining ops0
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LeGaCyGiAnT91 wrote: »Geez, Slashings?! This place sounds more dangerous than it does fun I have been on a travelling kick, and just want to visit as much as I can. It does sound like a very expensive place though.
I've been to Manhattan on numerous occasions and never had an issue and take the subway everywhere...any big city is going to have "elements"...you just have to be aware of what's going on and your surroundings just like anywhere else.
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LeGaCyGiAnT91 wrote: »Do you guys recommend a hotel to stay at that's fairly reasonable? I will be driving my own car, but it sounds like a nightmare in the city, so sounds like walking/uber is the way to go.
there aren't any lololol if I were you, I'd stay over in Jersey City by Liberty State Park and just ferry over...
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Man, this place sounds like a cluster haha. Yes, I know, Cheap hotels in NYC doesn't go together. Sounds like $250 a night is the norm?0
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Just went in May, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at Times square (actually about 8 blocks north of Times Square). We were there for two nights and saw it all, walked about 23 miles. Here was our list of things we saw and did
Friday afternoon/night, JFK airport, Jamaica Train station Penn Station, walked to the hotel, dinner at Carnegie Deli, walked to Central Park, walked to Times Square and on route we was Radio City music hall and Rockefeller plaza, walked to see the Flatiron building, walked to Union Square, then to Washington square, then to little Italy for gelato. taxi back to the Times Square for the night time chaos, and walked back to the hotel.
Saturday, taxi to Staten Island ferry for a round trip (free) for a view of the statue of Liberty. Walked through Wall street, had some amazing coffee and breakfast, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked to the World trade center memorial, took a ride up to the top of One World tower. Walked to Chinatown, lunch somewhere enroute before taking the subway to walk the Highline. Back to the hotel, dinner at Grand Central station (check out the whispering chamber), walked back up near Central park for dessert at Serendipity.
Sunday, walked to get bagels for breakfast down near Times square at the Metro diner, taxi to the upper west side of Central Park, walked through the park, back to the hotel for checkout, took the trains back to JFK.
It was an amazing trip, and exhausting. My friend who set up the tour calls it "the forced march". I would do it again!1 -
Just went in May, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at Times square (actually about 8 blocks north of Times Square). We were there for two nights and saw it all, walked about 23 miles. Here was our list of things we saw and did
Friday afternoon/night, JFK airport, Jamaica Train station Penn Station, walked to the hotel, dinner at Carnegie Deli, walked to Central Park, walked to Times Square and on route we was Radio City music hall and Rockefeller plaza, walked to see the Flatiron building, walked to Union Square, then to Washington square, then to little Italy for gelato. taxi back to the Times Square for the night time chaos, and walked back to the hotel.
Saturday, taxi to Staten Island ferry for a round trip (free) for a view of the statue of Liberty. Walked through Wall street, had some amazing coffee and breakfast, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked to the World trade center memorial, took a ride up to the top of One World tower. Walked to Chinatown, lunch somewhere enroute before taking the subway to walk the Highline. Back to the hotel, dinner at Grand Central station (check out the whispering chamber), walked back up near Central park for dessert at Serendipity.
Sunday, walked to get bagels for breakfast down near Times square at the Metro diner, taxi to the upper west side of Central Park, walked through the park, back to the hotel for checkout, took the trains back to JFK.
It was an amazing trip, and exhausting. My friend who set up the tour calls it "the forced march". I would do it again!
How much $$ did the trip cost you lol. Your weekend trip sounds similar to how ours will be.
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Just went in May, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at Times square (actually about 8 blocks north of Times Square). We were there for two nights and saw it all, walked about 23 miles. Here was our list of things we saw and did
Friday afternoon/night, JFK airport, Jamaica Train station Penn Station, walked to the hotel, dinner at Carnegie Deli, walked to Central Park, walked to Times Square and on route we was Radio City music hall and Rockefeller plaza, walked to see the Flatiron building, walked to Union Square, then to Washington square, then to little Italy for gelato. taxi back to the Times Square for the night time chaos, and walked back to the hotel.
Saturday, taxi to Staten Island ferry for a round trip (free) for a view of the statue of Liberty. Walked through Wall street, had some amazing coffee and breakfast, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked to the World trade center memorial, took a ride up to the top of One World tower. Walked to Chinatown, lunch somewhere enroute before taking the subway to walk the Highline. Back to the hotel, dinner at Grand Central station (check out the whispering chamber), walked back up near Central park for dessert at Serendipity.
Sunday, walked to get bagels for breakfast down near Times square at the Metro diner, taxi to the upper west side of Central Park, walked through the park, back to the hotel for checkout, took the trains back to JFK.
It was an amazing trip, and exhausting. My friend who set up the tour calls it "the forced march". I would do it again!
I was only in NYC for 24 hours and walked close to 15 miles. My poor feet were killing me!!!
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AskTracyAnnK28 wrote: »Just went in May, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at Times square (actually about 8 blocks north of Times Square). We were there for two nights and saw it all, walked about 23 miles. Here was our list of things we saw and did
Friday afternoon/night, JFK airport, Jamaica Train station Penn Station, walked to the hotel, dinner at Carnegie Deli, walked to Central Park, walked to Times Square and on route we was Radio City music hall and Rockefeller plaza, walked to see the Flatiron building, walked to Union Square, then to Washington square, then to little Italy for gelato. taxi back to the Times Square for the night time chaos, and walked back to the hotel.
Saturday, taxi to Staten Island ferry for a round trip (free) for a view of the statue of Liberty. Walked through Wall street, had some amazing coffee and breakfast, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked to the World trade center memorial, took a ride up to the top of One World tower. Walked to Chinatown, lunch somewhere enroute before taking the subway to walk the Highline. Back to the hotel, dinner at Grand Central station (check out the whispering chamber), walked back up near Central park for dessert at Serendipity.
Sunday, walked to get bagels for breakfast down near Times square at the Metro diner, taxi to the upper west side of Central Park, walked through the park, back to the hotel for checkout, took the trains back to JFK.
It was an amazing trip, and exhausting. My friend who set up the tour calls it "the forced march". I would do it again!
I was only in NYC for 24 hours and walked close to 15 miles. My poor feet were killing me!!!
Sounds like a good workout to me.
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Instead of hotels perhaps think of Air bnb or vrbo (I've used this site several times). Love NY - I was only there on a layover but we stayed up all night and toured Time Square/took the subway (no issues - but be careful if you do!)
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/new-york/new-york-city/manhattan?sleeps=2-plus&from-date=2016-08-17&to-date=2016-08-24&minprice=125&maxprice=2501 -
LeGaCyGiAnT91 wrote: »Just went in May, stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at Times square (actually about 8 blocks north of Times Square). We were there for two nights and saw it all, walked about 23 miles. Here was our list of things we saw and did
Friday afternoon/night, JFK airport, Jamaica Train station Penn Station, walked to the hotel, dinner at Carnegie Deli, walked to Central Park, walked to Times Square and on route we was Radio City music hall and Rockefeller plaza, walked to see the Flatiron building, walked to Union Square, then to Washington square, then to little Italy for gelato. taxi back to the Times Square for the night time chaos, and walked back to the hotel.
Saturday, taxi to Staten Island ferry for a round trip (free) for a view of the statue of Liberty. Walked through Wall street, had some amazing coffee and breakfast, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, walked to the World trade center memorial, took a ride up to the top of One World tower. Walked to Chinatown, lunch somewhere enroute before taking the subway to walk the Highline. Back to the hotel, dinner at Grand Central station (check out the whispering chamber), walked back up near Central park for dessert at Serendipity.
Sunday, walked to get bagels for breakfast down near Times square at the Metro diner, taxi to the upper west side of Central Park, walked through the park, back to the hotel for checkout, took the trains back to JFK.
It was an amazing trip, and exhausting. My friend who set up the tour calls it "the forced march". I would do it again!
How much $$ did the trip cost you lol. Your weekend trip sounds similar to how ours will be.
I'll be honest, I didn't keep track, and my friend picked up the meal tabs. Rough estimate would be 50.00 - 100.00 per person per day, mostly because we ate expensive dinners. The hotel was at a high rate of about 250.00 per night per room, it is usually lower, we just picked a peak weekend to be in the city. The tickets to the top of One World were expensive, but on par with either the Empire state building or Top of the Rock.0 -
PlaydohPants wrote: »LeGaCyGiAnT91 wrote: »Do you guys recommend a hotel to stay at that's fairly reasonable? I will be driving my own car, but it sounds like a nightmare in the city, so sounds like walking/uber is the way to go.
I've stayed at Gotham in Midtown which is small and quiet and has an amazing location but the view itself really sucks and they're doing construction across the street right now but it wasn't terribly priced and I had a good time. Usually I just go in for the day though so I'm not much help there.
There are parking garages but I think they're something ridiculous like $15/hr. Street parking is near impossible and many many streets are oneway so it's difficult to get to where you want if you don't already know where you're going.
$15/hr ???!!!! WTF!!! I thought Chicago parking is bad. YIKES!
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It is totally possible to stay in NJ across the river and take the ferry over. I did that one year and stayed in Hoboken at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor hotel. It was cheaper and more quiet. The ferry runs all day and night and is literally about a two minute boat ride to get into the city, and the Sheraton I stayed at was right in front of the ferry dock. Super convenient. Also, if you do that there is an amazing (but pricey) fancy restaurant called the chart house right by the hotel. It is on a dock out on the river...so worth every penny!
If you do stay in NYC, Parking is the most ridiculous part of being in New York City. I would definitely recommend leaving your car at the hotel and taking the subway/uber/taxi or walking when you can. There is so much to see, and everything you would want is accessible via that type of transportation. When I go to Manhattan, I stay at the Paramount hotel. It is less than a block away from times square. It is extremely modern, clean, and beautiful. I believe it is on 46th st. For a hotel in NYC, the prices arent horrible, and the fee to park your car and leave it there is reasonable. I love visiting times square. Yes, it is packed with Tourists, BUT you must go if you've never been there. The atmosphere alone is beautiful. It is so "alive" and the M&M store is awesome! lol. I would definitely see Rockefeller center and central park also.
If you have time, you can go see the 9/11 memorial. It is really nice. I also usually take a trip to China Town/Little Italy - I go via subway. As long as its not 2am, the subway stations are busy and totally safe.
As far as food goes, I'd say the Carnegie Deli is a classic. Gotta check it out. There are also TONS of great bakeries, where I'd highly recommend an Italian Neapolitan cake. Also, I love hotdogs from the Sabrette vendors...so good! haha
Have fun! NYC is very pricey, but it's worth it for the experience.0 -
The hotel I stayed at is down to 134 per night. Website says there is paid parking available, but I have no clue where that would be since we walked. The restaurant is closed for renovations, so that might be why the rates are down.0
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Try Groupon for hotel deals... or stay on the outskirts and use public transportation. There are many ways to get into the city... The ferry or metro north train ( takes you into grand central). I've never had a problem using the subway just like anywhere you go be aware of your surroundings. Yes Times Square is crowded but I encourage to do a quick walk through ( in the evening it's pretty neat and close to Rockefeller Center and the such) Central Park is pretty ( the mall is my daily walk). Walk the Brooklyn Bridge or high line both free. There's pizza places or halal stands. If you do the 911 museum make it at the end of a day ( it can need emotional).0
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LeGaCyGiAnT91 wrote: »Can anyone who has been to the area provide as much info as possible. Best hotels to stay at, what I should see/ shouldn't and why you feel that I should/ should not. How much is parking? I am guessing driving your own vehicle is out of the question for the most part and taking a subway is the best option? I plan on taking a trip in the next few weeks and will only have the weekend to visit. Thanks!
Parking can be as much as $65 per day; one 1/2 hour is usually about $10. Street parking is very hard to find. If you can manage to not take a car you will be better off.
Make a list of everything you have ever wanted to see in NYC & then rank them by order of how much you want to see them. Go to the top 10, assuming you have time. Over a weekend, probably top 3-4.
What's your budget? The average daily room rate for a hotel the size of your closet at home is about $350 per night. If the hotel is much less than that (not on a bidding sight) buyer beware. Do check out hotwire, priceline & groupon for deals. For such a short time, stay in the City. You will waste too much of your precious & short time heading out to the suburbs, plus with an in-town hotel you can change or rest as required.
Wear comfortable shoes but NOT sneakers or you will immediately be targeted as a tourist. Walk as much as possible both for the exercise / health benefits & so you can soak up the local flavor / color.
Eat in places that are not chains available at your local mall back home. If budget is a concern have lunch as the fancy super expensive place. Then have a NY Slice for dinner.
Check out www.tripadvisor.com & use the forums there. Also check out sidewalk.com and NYOne.
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https://www.edisonhotelnyc.com/
I stayed at this hotel a few years ago - I hear its been updated, but I loved it back when it was like time travel - going back in time to the 20's or 30's. It was very comfortable, right off Time Square, and there was an amazing deli attached to it on the bottom floor - great food, and cheap.0 -
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If I only had a weekend in NYC, I would hang out in Central Park and go to Di Fara's pizza in Midwood, Brooklyn.
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Late Summer to Fall is peak season so look to pay higher hotel prices in Manhattan. Don't take a car into the city. It's just not worth it. Hubby and I usually take the train or bus which drops us off near Times Square and either cab/uber/ or subway to your destination. For tours and if you're not familiar with NYC, then I suggest taking the Hop On/Hop Off bus and ride the whole loop so you get to see the neighborhoods and decide where you'd rather be.1
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My cousin is there at the moment . She went to see phantom of the opera 2 days ago . Said it was great .1
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People are giving you some bad advice along with the good. I've lived in NYC most of my life. Please don't worry about crime, least of all in the subway. And don't mess with AirBnB or staying in Jersey for a weekend trip. You'll waste too much time. Just find an okay hotel near a subway station on Kayak.com -- there are literally thousands of options -- and figure you'll be lucky to keep it much under 200 a night. The Loft in Harlem is nice, and there are some decent places in Long Island City and downtown Brooklyn if you really want to avoid midtown prices. No need for a car at all if you just want to see the major sights in the city. There are enough things to see to keep you busy for weeks, but look through a guidebook and figure out what appeals to you -- museums, famous buildings, restaurants, parks, neighborhoods, or some combination thereof. People who tell you that you need to spend a fortune or be panicky about gang activity in this city don't know what they're talking about. Millions of people visit every year and almost all of them have a great time without shopping at Bergdorf's or staying at the Mandarin. But it can be fun to wander through those places for free anyway. Have fun! And I do think Grand Central, Rockefeller Center and Central Park are all must-sees for a first-time visitor. No need to spend a nickel at any of them.11
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Lots of suggestions here. The one thing I did with out of town guests that was interesting was the hop on hop off tour bus. Told you a lot about the city and its origin and saved your feet. The guide was very knowledgeable and it was a combo with a ferry around the island of Manhattan. Learned a lot and was not exhausted.0
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A jersey boy here giving my advice. I think taking the NY waterway ferry is a good way to go. If you use that you can pick up the ferry on the Jersey side then try to get the ferry that goes to the south street seaport. That area is the old Fulton Fish market area. You would then also be near the Brooklyn Bridge area. You can do a healthy walk from that pier area to the financial district area. You know the area, stock market? That statue of the bull? If you continue the health walk south of the bull you get to battery park and can see the Statue of Liberty, maybe take a ferry there? Or if you are staying in Jersey you can do the Ellis Island Statue of liberty ferry from Liberty Park in Hoboken on a separate day. OK, back at the pier, if you take a health walk west you should be able to get to the new Liberty Towers and the 911 memorial. South Street seaport will have shopping. I think the NY waterway ferry system also provides a bus service with in the city and its ort of separate from the average city bus service.
If you are visiting in December, then it's Rockefeller Center and the Christmas tree to see. Be warned it is extremely popular area that time of year but what the heck you're on vacay! Again, in December try to get to Wollman Park Ice rink for ice skating. Times Square is a tourist area but mostly stores.
Is NYC expensive? Yes.2
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