North_Missouri

Staying at the hilton midtown this week for 4 nights. Is that within walking distance to Central park? How long should I plan on seeing all of Central park? Any good places for Dinner near the Hilton? One night we are going to "Sparks"......menu doesn't impress me....anything better near by........We love seafood, Mexican and Italian. Going to US open on Wed.....Yannkees on Friday. Cab it or subway to the Yankess game? Thanks!

IMDonehere

http://www.centralpark.com/

NY does not do Mexican well but there all sorts of Italian restaurants with regional cooking. Prices and menus are all over the map as is quality.

For steak in Manhattan we like the Strip House.

For seafood
Acquagrill
Mary's Fish Camp

elberko

http://toloachenyc.com is a very good Mexican restaurant in the theater district. I've been there twice and liked it a lot.

I lick to use google maps to check distances in the city, you can choose the walking button to find the easiest walking plan.

~Liz

RoamsAround

Central Park is 5 short blocks from the Hilton - easy walk. Exit main entrance of hotel and walk to your left.

Scores upon scores of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel - everything from coffee shops & delis to ultra high-end dining. One of the world's best seafood restaurants, Le Bernardin is 1 1/2 blocks away and there are probably 8 or 10 italian restaurants within a 10 block radius of the hotel.

Gallagher's Steak House is a few block's from hotel - been there since 1927. There are hundreds of steak houses in NYC - everyone has their favorites - check out these websites for ideas:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/...s-in-new-york/

http://www.zagat.com/l/new-york-city...khouses-in-nyc

http://ny.eater.com/archives/2014/02...al_guide_1.php

http://www.timeout.com/newyork/resta...-steakhouses-1

Take subway to Yankee Stadium - easiest, quickest and least expensive way. Take Uptown B or D Train from 7th Avenue/53rd Street Station (just down the street from hotel) to 161st St./Yankee Stadium stop - just follow the crowd. Reverse trip to return to your hotel.

Finally, agree with others Mexican Food is not NYC's strong point.

HowardR

I assume you're talking about the Hilton on 6th Avenue, between 53rd and 54th Streets. If so, there's an excellent Italian restaurant, Remi, adjacent to the hotel on 53rd Street. For seafood, try Redeye Grill, which is three blocks away at 7th Avenue and 56th Street.

Central Park is an easy short five-blcck walk from the hotel.

smetz1

I've stayed there many times & really enjoy that hotel & its location. Easy walk to Central Park.

As for restaurants, to me its hard to go wrong with Italian food in New York.

nytraveler

Central Park is huge - to explore all of it would take a full day and more. Suggest you go to the web site of the Central Park Conservancy to review what there is and see which parts you want to visit. And if you want to take any of hte guided walks.

Whatever you do do NOT rent a bike. These are allowed only on the one road through the park - all of the other paths are for pedestrians only - and both police and locals take this seriously. Anyone older than a kid on a tricycle will not be allowed to bike the regular paths.

North_Missouri

Thanks everybody! My father in law is 80....not sure he can do the subway.....may have to cab it to Yankee stadium. Doesn't sound like 4 nights will be enough time to do much! One more question......we want to do a harbor cruise.....brunch or sunset best?

Also, How long will the cab ride be from Laguardia (sp) to the Hilton? I don't want to get driven all over the city $$$ !!!

nytraveler

I would not take a cab to Yankee Stadium. If your FIL can't do the subway organize a car service both ways (Carmel or Dial 7). The traffic heading to the stadium for games is hideous and the cab fare could be astronomical. And after the game the chance of getting a cab there back to Manhattan is basically nil.

Go to the web site of the services to find coupons/deals.

Also be aware that the security getting into the game is very stringent - so getting into the stadium takes awhile - so don;t start out too late or you will miss the beginning of the game - never mind BP.

Cab from LGA to the Hilton depends on traffic, weather, accidents etc. It's on the meter. What time are you arriving? If at rush hour - you may want to get a car service for that as well. That way the fare is fixed - but yuo also have to pay bridge toll and 20% tip.

IMDonehere

Unfortunately the subways are not easy for people who have trouble getting around. Most do not have escalators or elevators that go from the street level to the platform.

HowardR

Another alternative for getting to Yankee Stadium is to take MEtro North's Hudson line train from Grand Central Terminal to Yankiee Stadium. It would be less strenuous than the subway.

North_Missouri

Holy Crap.....what have I gotten myself into! They do sell Beer at Yankee stadium....correct??!

North_Missouri

We arrive LGA @ 3:20 p.m. Tuesday. Skip the cab?

doug_stallings

If your father in law can't handle the subway, I"m not sure how you will skip the cab. Your only viable alternative is to call a car service, which charges by the ride rather than on the meter. But this is typically a lot more expensive from LGA than a taxi, which could cost you $40 with tip.

They sell a LOT of beer at Yankee Stadium, but expect to pay $10.

FYI: Sparks is quite a good steakhouse; I'm not sure what doesn't impress you about the menu, but it's really about the meats there. Everything else is inconsequential. But closer to your hotel is Quality Meats (within walking distance), and it has a more varied menu. And its sister restaurant Quality Italian.

If the US Open goes well on the subway, then try Yankee Stadium. If you take your time, I think you'll be ok on the subway, but there are a lot of stairs. It's going to be quite expensive and diffiuclt to get to Yankee Stadium by taxi. There's

SueNYC

So Central Park is 2.5 miles by .5 miles. Just what parts of all of it is your 80 year old father in law interested in? Metro North is a really good option for Yankee Stadium. I know folks in a wheelchair who went there that way and you might enjoy exploring Grand Central.

Seriously, if you are still here on Saturday and want and early morning introduction to the Park that ends near the Metropolitan Museum of Art at opening time where you can borrow a wheelchair and wheel your father in law in style in the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere, you might consider .... https://www.anyguide.com/tours/the-e...-park-new-york

Grandma

I've lived in NYC all my adult life… and have bopped around on buses , subways, etc. But as age and physical limitation have set in have resorted more and more to cabs and car services.
If your father in law has limitations and is not used to the pace of NY I would spring for a car service in all instances. If traffic is bad, it could turn out to be cheaper than a cab. AND.. it is just so much more relaxing. I"ve had good experiences with 212-777-7777
(easy to remember - . In the city itself… taxis are reliable… tho not cheap... for short distances. There are 80 year olds… and 80 year olds… only you know your FIL's capabilities.
Anyhow… settle the transportation issue and have a great visit!

smetz1

You're gonna need to have a beer in hand when you check the ticket prices at Yankee Stadium! In fact, something stronger may be in order.

ekscrunchy

For seafood near the Hilton, try Oceana; on the pricey side but that is what you can expect in midtown:

http://www.oceanarestaurant.com/menu...ana-dinner.pdf

nytraveler

I assume the OP already has tickets - or they could well be disappointed - or have to go to Stub Hub for VERY high premium tickets.

North_Missouri

Yes, we bought our Yankee's tickets a few months ago. Last night my wife told me we are paying $400 per night to stay at the Hilton....I can't believe I'm spending that much for a hotel but I've always wanted to go to NY so I shouldn't complain. I did just see on Hiltons web page rooms starting at $179. Ours was actually cheaper than the others going with us using a AAA travel card..got us a nice discount. I did complain about the $250 US open tickets on Wed (my birthday-49)....I'm not into tennis but have been told it will be fun just to "People Watch"....we'll see. (do I sound like a cheap skate? I'll check out these seafood places. Again, thanks everybody!