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Post by Maniac » Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:50 pm

So paying my first visit to New York soon, staying a week, any suggestions on what to see, do and avoid?

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Post by firebobby » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:18 pm

Yeah, don't get a taxi from the airport, use the Airtrain to Jamaica station, we then got the E train to Manhattan. You can get a unlimited subway and bus ticket for your 5 days. We found this was such a good way to get around the big apple. When are you going and where are you staying
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Post by Tyreman » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:22 pm

If you like music see what concerts or events are on during your stay........my mate saw ZZ Top in New York last year and loved it.......tickets were cheap and readily available, I usually find that events are far easier and cheaper to attend in the States :thumbsup:

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Post by srhutch » Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:01 pm

There was 5 of us so we booked this company to take us to and from the airport, in case you don't want to get the train.

https://www.familyinnewyorktours.com/

If you want to go up the Statue you need to book in good time, 3months+ ahead.

New York pass also worked for us, saving money. Don't pay extra for speedy pass or whatever they call it though as you don't need it.
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Post by MakesMeSmile » Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:07 pm

You might like to head straight to Macys Visitor centre on mezzanine level. They do multiple attraction deals and are very helpful and honest. Include tour bus as one of your attractions if you can, it's fantastic. Enjoy.

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Post by 1000rr » Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:40 pm

Oooh, my fave place....been there loads, last time was for 2 weeks a year or so ago.

Do top of the Rock at night. If you book the Empire State this time of year, it can be drizzly and foggy and you won’t see anything.
Visit Freedom Tower.
Hell’s Kitchen is amazing for food and dead cheap.
Definitely a carriage ride around Cebtral Park if you’re with the missus.
Be aware of scammers in Times Square.
If you have time, grab a show on Broadway.
I would get a cab from Newark/JFK, it’s a set price (75 dollars last time) plus tip, and it’ll be the only time you’ll use a yellow cab if it’s only a short stay.... no need to book one, there’s hundreds outside the airports.
Ask local New Yorkers for good bars/restaurants, they’ll be all too happy to tell you, and it avoids the overpriced places that the tourists use.
Drinking in NYC is expensive.
Macy’s is crap.
Don’t buy street food from the food carts, it used to be cheap but you’ll get ripped off good style now, last time I was there I had a heated argument with some food vendor who wanted 25 dollars for a hot dog when it should be 2 dollars.
Try a Philly cheesesteak. :thumbsup:
Chelsea village, little Italy and Harlem is well worth a visit....some great food there.
Get a 2 or 3 day hop on hop off bus pass if it’s your first time, they are invaluable, and you’ll learn about Manhattan.
Go to the meat packing district, great bars and cafes.
Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn, there’s a bar/ Restraunt on the pier at the end( turn right and back on yourself, follow signs to Brooklin Bridge Park) and the views of Manhattan at night are stunning.
Walk back over at night.
Dont stop for guys selling cd’s, they’re a pain in the arse.
Visit the Bronx using the number 4 train.
Wear good shoes.
Beware when you get your bill at bars and restaurants, sometime the tip is included. Otherwise, budget 15% on top.
When buying stuff, NYC adds a city tax ( used to be 8%) on purchases, but you can get a card from Macy’s that says you’re a tourist.
Do the Staten Island ferry to see the Liberty. It’s free.
Go to a an authentic NYC diner for breakfast.
On the fly, you can get a slice off pizza and a drink for a dollar, handy to re fuel when walking.
Ellen’s diner is poo, and a rip off. Full of tourists and you’ll pay top dollar for crap food.
Go to the hotel where home alone was filmed, just opposite Central Park on the south side.
Don’t eat in Times Sq, but visit the NYPD there, it’s comical.
Take a camera.
Go down 5th ave at night, you’ll see break dancers/ performers in the street, it’s epic.
Visit Grand Central Station, and have a glass of wine or oysters at the bar when you go in. Expensive, but worth it.
I could think of a thousand things to do.... it won’t be your last visit for sure. :thumbsup:




There’s loads more, but that’ll be enough for 5 days.

Enjoy, it’s a brilliant city.
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Post by 1000rr » Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:02 pm

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Post by firebobby » Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:17 pm

Great photos, brings back memories :thumbsup:
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Post by Maniac » Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:40 pm

Yep 1000rr you definitely love it there :)

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Post by john-e89 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:06 pm

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Post by patriot66 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:50 pm

Well Maniac, New York eh ?
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but my God it is so addictive !
You will love it ! I agree with all of what 1000rr says and his pictures are great. So evocative!
Alison and I got married on the 55th floor of the Empire State Building back in 2007 and we've been back every 18 months or so since then. Not bored of it yet and doubt I ever will be ! :thumbsup:
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Post by mcbeee » Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:04 pm

great photo essay :thumbsup: I'm not a fan of NYC but my wife loved it. To me it's like Toronto or Vancouver on meth. It's busy and eclectic and dangerous and lots of fun if you feel like being crazy. ENJOY, and be careful, scammers abound and of course as mentioned before... do not eat hot dogs off street vendors, they are crap. And oh yes, my wife took the Staten island ferry and a rogue wave almost capsized it at the terminal, fun things do happen in New York :rofl: She's fine and wants to go back..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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