New York City in August
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New York City in August
My friend and I (just turned 50) will be in New york city for 2 nights and 3 days. We are staying at the Marriott Marquiz on times square. We need some ideas for meals. Also do they still sell half price theatre tickets away from times square? How do we get there using the subway? Any recommendations for a comedy club nearby? We have both been there before, any ideas of things to do that are lesser known but still neat? We will be coming from PA and would like to park somewhere safe and take the train in rather than fight the traffic? Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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For meals - what is your budget - and what type of cuisine are you interested in?
You can get discont tickets in advance at several websites including playbill.com, boarwaybox.com and theatermania.com. If you prefer to wait until you get there the TKTS booth in Times Square (cash only) will have long lines, the one at the Seaport shorter lines.
To get arond the city go to the metropolitan transit aurhority web site and download the interactive subway map - you should familiarize yourself with it before you go.
Without knowing your interests - and what you have seen already - it;s hard to know what other things to reco.
You can get discont tickets in advance at several websites including playbill.com, boarwaybox.com and theatermania.com. If you prefer to wait until you get there the TKTS booth in Times Square (cash only) will have long lines, the one at the Seaport shorter lines.
To get arond the city go to the metropolitan transit aurhority web site and download the interactive subway map - you should familiarize yourself with it before you go.
Without knowing your interests - and what you have seen already - it;s hard to know what other things to reco.
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Hello! Just a quick typo catch to the above address. You'll want to visit broadwaybox.com for the discounts.
In addition to the TKTS booth, you can get Standing Room Only and Rush tickets to many shows. If you don't care where you sit, this can be a great option (unless you have your heart set on a particular show). Visit Playbill.com for a listing of shows that offer these tickets (on the right side of the page, "Broadway Rush and Standing Room Only Policies").
Enjoy!
In addition to the TKTS booth, you can get Standing Room Only and Rush tickets to many shows. If you don't care where you sit, this can be a great option (unless you have your heart set on a particular show). Visit Playbill.com for a listing of shows that offer these tickets (on the right side of the page, "Broadway Rush and Standing Room Only Policies").
Enjoy!
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Re: comedy clubs: I believe that Caroline's Comedy Club and a newer one called Ha! are both in Times Square. There are other good ones scattered throughout the city: Comedy Cellar and Gotham come to mind.
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We like Italian, or seafood.Less than 100. per person would be good.
As far as something new, we have done the Met, shopped on fifth avenue, horse ride through central park.We would like to see a play and aren't very picky about which one. Any other ideas.
As far as something new, we have done the Met, shopped on fifth avenue, horse ride through central park.We would like to see a play and aren't very picky about which one. Any other ideas.
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You can self-park at the Marriott Marquis directly across the street from the drive up entrance (in the same garage used by hotel valet parking) for considerably less per night. Go to www.iconparking.com and reserve a space and rate. You can park for even less at icon garages a few blocks farther away. Just check your bags at the hotel entrance, park the car, then return and check in. Or one of you go with the bags and the other park the car. We do this in reverse on departure. If you have cell phones, one calls the other with the room number (to avoid waiting in the check-in line for the room number and key).
Or, you could go to the NY Waterways website, park cheaply, take the boat, then the free shuttle to the Marriott. But, do you want to drag your bags?
We've driven into the Marriott many times, usually arriving around dinnertime on a weekday, with no problems.
The TKTS booth is a very short walk from the Marriott Marquis.
Definitely check out the discounts at Playbill.com, Broadwaybox.com, Theatermania.com, etc.
Or, you could go to the NY Waterways website, park cheaply, take the boat, then the free shuttle to the Marriott. But, do you want to drag your bags?
We've driven into the Marriott many times, usually arriving around dinnertime on a weekday, with no problems.
The TKTS booth is a very short walk from the Marriott Marquis.
Definitely check out the discounts at Playbill.com, Broadwaybox.com, Theatermania.com, etc.
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Don't discount off Broadway while you're considering what you want to see. nycvisit.com has a calendar of events. You could check to see what's happening on the dates you'll be in town.
There are lots of decent restaurants near your hotel. Restaurant Row on 46 st b/w 8th & 9th has one after another (some better than others though). Lattanzi, Orso and Barbetta are the Italians on that street. They all have websites. Barbetta & Lattanzi have gardens if it's not too hot. Orso is very good (but trendy). Remember if you want to eat early (6-7) or late (10), you need a reservation in that area. Less of a problem at 8 when others are at the theater (but still a good idea for the more popular places).
But on a night you're not going to theater, you should explore another area of the city and dine elsewhere.
If you want a special occasion meal, consider the River Cafe in Brooklyn with great views of Manhattan. Rivercafe.com
There are lots of decent restaurants near your hotel. Restaurant Row on 46 st b/w 8th & 9th has one after another (some better than others though). Lattanzi, Orso and Barbetta are the Italians on that street. They all have websites. Barbetta & Lattanzi have gardens if it's not too hot. Orso is very good (but trendy). Remember if you want to eat early (6-7) or late (10), you need a reservation in that area. Less of a problem at 8 when others are at the theater (but still a good idea for the more popular places).
But on a night you're not going to theater, you should explore another area of the city and dine elsewhere.
If you want a special occasion meal, consider the River Cafe in Brooklyn with great views of Manhattan. Rivercafe.com
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I agree restaurant row in the theater district can't be beat for prices. There are many restaurants there with 3 and 4 course meals for $10 -$20! Ocha, hourglass tavern,etc.Little Italy is fun eating outside and Chinatown has authentic food at great prices.
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There is still a second TKTS location. It opens much earlier than the one in Time Square and the lines are pretty short. I suggest getting there a 1/2 hour or more before it opens. You can check the TKTs website for times and location. It also lists what shows it had tickets for in the last few days.
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Hello! As I looked at your original post again, I realized you're only going to be in NYC for 3 days. If at all possible, I would urge you to get theatre tickets ahead of time- there is nothing I hate more than wasting my vacation standing in line! Trying to find a discounted ticket before you go will free up your days considerably. Just my opinion, of course!
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If you want half price tickets, DON'T go to the TKTS in Times Square you will be waiting in line for HOURS. The TKTS in lower Manhattan, in the Prudential Building (Fulton and Water ST) is the place to go. There is rarely a line, most people don't even know there is a second TKTS location. It opens at 10am, so you can head there, get your tickets and then tour downtown, have dim sum in Chinatown and desert in Little Italy continue walking uptown through Soho.
Have a great time!!!!
Have a great time!!!!