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Old May 9th, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Best day to visit NYC
What is the best day of the week to visit the city? We're only going to spend one day there and want to navigate through the smallest crowds possible. Our options are friday, saturday or monday (at the end of June).
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Summer is always crowded in NYC, especially summertime. The theatre district is always bustling. Weekends tend to have more people. Mondays may be a little better due to the fact that it begins the work week.
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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What are you planning to do here. How and when are you arriving and how and when are you leaving?
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I would think Monday would be worse - more workers adding to the tourists who are already there. I'd think Sunday would be the "lightest" day.
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Agree it matters where you're coming from and how. Monday will be the lightes day for maor sights - but commuting could be worse.
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Be careful, because Gay Pride is always the last Sunday in June and it may be hard to get hotel room.

The city is always crowded during Gay Pride Weekend.

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Old May 9th, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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ARe yo doing museums? Are you on a budget? The MOMA has free Fridays from 4-8.. It is a spectacular museum.
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Old May 9th, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Something else to remember about Mondays is that some nyc restaurants are closed that day, so if you come then, take care to check ahead online or by phone to make sure of the hours.
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Old May 10th, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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I would avoid Friday which always has the worst traffic. That leaves Mon or Sat.; each have pros and cons.
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Old May 10th, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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Actually, now that Thin mentions Gay Pride, if it's the last weekend, Mon. is the best option.
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