are these attractions worth it?
 

Thank you so much for previous advide re: my trip to New York next week. Since everyone's advice proved so useful, I have some more questions! :)<BR><BR>1. Coney Island and Staten Island ferry - are they worth it? What are the best times to go?<BR><BR>2. We are flying into LaGuardia and staying in Gramercy, and can only afford to take public transportation there (remember, we're students! :P) What is the best way to get between the two?<BR><BR>

I've never been to Coney Island, but I've taken the Staten Island ferry a few times I've been in the city. Not the tourist one that goes to the Statue of Liberty, the commuter one that goes to Staten Island and back. I think it's a great "poor man's" tourist activity. Just don't go late in the evening, we took the last ferry back and there were no cabs/busses to be found. We finally jumped on the first bus we came upon just to get out of the area!<BR><BR>Gramercy is a great area to stay in.

Be sure to take the Staten Island ferry.<BR>It's a no brainer... free and you get a great view of the city. <BR>Anytime but rush hour.<BR>

andie,<BR>Staten Isl. ferry is worth it. Coney Island is a long subway ride and unfortunately has limited bang for the buck, YMMV.<BR><BR>LGA to Manhattan:<BR>Website for the NYCMTA is:<BR>http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/<BR>For all the directions/maps you need.<BR>At least two bus lines can get you from LGA to the #7 subway line. Take the 7 express train - try to get on at either the middle or front of the train. Get off at Grand Central stop and follow signs to the Lexington Ave. line. (# 4,5,6).<BR>Take the #6 (Downtown local) to either 23rd or 14th St. stations - depends on where you're going in Gramercy.<BR><BR>Have a good trip,

Coney Island is a must, IMO. My grandparents live in the area and every time I visit I love going to the boardwalk. It's very long so you can get some good walking in, and if you walk toward the Manhattan Beach end of it, you'll experience a whole 'nother world w/all the Russian restaurants and people on the boardwalk. Astroland itself is okay - fun if you've never been before. And definitely make sure to get a Nathan's hotdog!

Yes to the Staten Island ferry; not sure I would go out of my way to visit Coney Island. LGA to GRamercy area: Q33 bus to train station, #7 train to Grand Central. Transfer to the #6 (Downtown) to either 23rd or 14th St. station - depends on your final destination. If you have a Metro card ( cost is $1.50 since the tranfer bus to train is free; no Metro card $3 as you will have to pay for both bus and subway