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Apr 22nd, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Hello again Everyone!
So I talked it over with my girlfriends and we are definetly staying with The Broadway Plaza. I am amazed at how fast everyone has stepped up to help me. This is great and only makes our upcoming trip more exciting. We will be there at the end of August for 8 nights, 9 days. For the 3 of us in one room is under 900 dollars per person. That is RT air from Seattle, hotel and airport transfers. That might sound inexpensive to most. Let me now state that all of us are waitresses, so we are on a budget. We definetly want to see all NY has to offer. Theatre, The Met, Empire, Statue of Liberty, and many others. I have noted all the restaurants, that was a big help. I feel much better about our decision now, thanks to all you. I am older than the other 2 girls, so I am feeling mighty protective. All advice is much appreciative.
So I talked it over with my girlfriends and we are definetly staying with The Broadway Plaza. I am amazed at how fast everyone has stepped up to help me. This is great and only makes our upcoming trip more exciting. We will be there at the end of August for 8 nights, 9 days. For the 3 of us in one room is under 900 dollars per person. That is RT air from Seattle, hotel and airport transfers. That might sound inexpensive to most. Let me now state that all of us are waitresses, so we are on a budget. We definetly want to see all NY has to offer. Theatre, The Met, Empire, Statue of Liberty, and many others. I have noted all the restaurants, that was a big help. I feel much better about our decision now, thanks to all you. I am older than the other 2 girls, so I am feeling mighty protective. All advice is much appreciative.
Is this your only hotel choice at that price?
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Yes, others jump up to 1100 per person. I heard its hard getting into clubs. Is this true? Someone also mentioned walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. Would you suggest this as well? Any spots you would suggest for us to go in general?
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is great (and it's FREE), after you cross, you can eat wonderful pizza at Grimaldi's in the shadow of the Brooklyn side of the bridge (some say it's New York's best), and then get some wonderful ice cream (strawberry is the best) at Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory near there at Fulton Landing. You can take the Water Taxi back to Manhattan from there.
Well, I bet at least you're three girls that won't drive us crazy asking how to tip. LOL.
Well, I bet at least you're three girls that won't drive us crazy asking how to tip. LOL.
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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My favorite time to go the Empire State building is at night or just at twillight. (Remember in August the sunset it late.)
Also, when you go to the Met, go all the way up to the roof, where there is a Sculpture Gallery. When your feet get tired in the Metropolitan Museum, go sit for a while in the American Wing. Don't miss the Temple of Dendur.
Go for the Natural History Museum. Cool in the summer. Funny and old fashioned. (Teddy Roosevelt built it.) Check out the butterfly room.
Some fun CHEAPO things to do:
Central Park. During the summer, there are free plays and concerts in the Park. Also, look on a map of the park to find the Belvedere Fountain and to hang out.
The Chrysler Building. It's free to go in and look around. Fantastic. Likewise, Grand Central Station.
Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library. You're way too early for Fashion Week, but it's a great place for a picnic lunch. When you are through, go take your picture with the lions at the front of the library.
Also, check out another thread here on Fodor's titled "New York distances and lunch" (you can click on my name to find it easily). There are all kinds of links in there to cheap eats and restaurants.
The Village Voice is free and it still has great listings for what's going on in New York. During the summer, there is so much free stuff going on, you can fill all your nights and days with things to do without paying a dime.
Also, when you go to the Met, go all the way up to the roof, where there is a Sculpture Gallery. When your feet get tired in the Metropolitan Museum, go sit for a while in the American Wing. Don't miss the Temple of Dendur.
Go for the Natural History Museum. Cool in the summer. Funny and old fashioned. (Teddy Roosevelt built it.) Check out the butterfly room.
Some fun CHEAPO things to do:
Central Park. During the summer, there are free plays and concerts in the Park. Also, look on a map of the park to find the Belvedere Fountain and to hang out.
The Chrysler Building. It's free to go in and look around. Fantastic. Likewise, Grand Central Station.
Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library. You're way too early for Fashion Week, but it's a great place for a picnic lunch. When you are through, go take your picture with the lions at the front of the library.
Also, check out another thread here on Fodor's titled "New York distances and lunch" (you can click on my name to find it easily). There are all kinds of links in there to cheap eats and restaurants.
The Village Voice is free and it still has great listings for what's going on in New York. During the summer, there is so much free stuff going on, you can fill all your nights and days with things to do without paying a dime.
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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LOL! We definetly know how to tip. I am a firm believer in Karma. I just had some New Yorker's in my section recently. I have to say, you know how to tip!I read about the free concerts in the park. I am sure we will check it out. Would you recommend the zoo? There is a tour of ground zero. I believe its 36 pp. Should we take the tour or just go about it ourselves. It is definetly on our list. I am just filled with tons of questions. Sorry. This my dream trip and I am a little excited. lol. Where is the best place to shop for souveniers? Chinatown? Thanks for the info about the Empire State Building. I was told the same thing about going at dusk. I think this is my last question, I swear! As for the Statue of Liberty, what do you suggest? Getting off the Ferry or staying on? I heard the audio tour is the way to go. Any thoughts?
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Ask all the questions you want. But why don't you tell us what you dream of when you dream of New York, and we can probably steer you to places where you can find it.
I would definitely skip the Ground Zero tour. Just walk around down there. Visit Trinity Church and Washington Church, pass a few firehouses, and know that on that day, all these places were where people came together, risked their lives or even died. There really is no way to comprehend what happened when these two gigantic buildings came down in just a few hours, and changed history.
On another thread, somebody talks about how much better the Circle Line tour is (where you definitely get to float past the Statue of Liberty) than actually waiting on line forever at the Statue of Liberty (to do what?) and in August, a boat ride is nice. So I'd spend those precious pennies there instead of a Ground Zero tour. From the boat, you will see the area where the towers stood, and what you will see is that New York used to be important because it was ship harbor. When airplanes came, New York started to become less important, and the building of those huge Twin Towers, right in New York Harbor, was meant to show all the world, from the air, that New York still mattered.
What kind of souvenirs do you want? They are all over New York. There are nice ones in the museum shops, and corny fun ones on Canal Street.
I don't recommend the zoo because I think the animals ought to be let out because they are less dangerous and more intelligent than the people walking the streets of New York! I much prefer the Natural History museum.
But I'm going to let other people answer a lot of your questions because I'm not a tourist in New York. I think it's fun to go to Seattle and eat all that great fresh seafood and drink that fantastic beer. Especially in August!
I would definitely skip the Ground Zero tour. Just walk around down there. Visit Trinity Church and Washington Church, pass a few firehouses, and know that on that day, all these places were where people came together, risked their lives or even died. There really is no way to comprehend what happened when these two gigantic buildings came down in just a few hours, and changed history.
On another thread, somebody talks about how much better the Circle Line tour is (where you definitely get to float past the Statue of Liberty) than actually waiting on line forever at the Statue of Liberty (to do what?) and in August, a boat ride is nice. So I'd spend those precious pennies there instead of a Ground Zero tour. From the boat, you will see the area where the towers stood, and what you will see is that New York used to be important because it was ship harbor. When airplanes came, New York started to become less important, and the building of those huge Twin Towers, right in New York Harbor, was meant to show all the world, from the air, that New York still mattered.
What kind of souvenirs do you want? They are all over New York. There are nice ones in the museum shops, and corny fun ones on Canal Street.
I don't recommend the zoo because I think the animals ought to be let out because they are less dangerous and more intelligent than the people walking the streets of New York! I much prefer the Natural History museum.
But I'm going to let other people answer a lot of your questions because I'm not a tourist in New York. I think it's fun to go to Seattle and eat all that great fresh seafood and drink that fantastic beer. Especially in August!
Apr 22nd, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Seattle is fun, period! You are right about August in Seattle, it has to be my favorite month. The seafood is incredible, especially fresh at the Farmers Market! There was a post earlier about whethere or not there was a sex and the city tour. There is! I just read about it, a sopranos one too!lol. So you would recommend NOT getting off the ferry. Is Ellis Island worth the trip? Here come the questions 
1. How far is Newark airport from Broadway Plaza?
2. What is the weather typically like in late August?
3. How hard would it be to get into Dave Letterman or Conan or TRL?
4. Would you suggest Wicked? Or something else?
5. I know there are knockoff Gucci bags, but is there a particular store that sales real name brands for less ? Consigment stores or something?
6. Do you suggest a carriage ride through Central Park? Im on a roll...
7. Are the double decker bus tours a good idea? I heard somewhere, that you can get off and get back on another bus every 15 minutes. Is this true? If so, it sounds like a good idea to see all of Times Square.
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1. How far is Newark airport from Broadway Plaza?
2. What is the weather typically like in late August?
3. How hard would it be to get into Dave Letterman or Conan or TRL?
4. Would you suggest Wicked? Or something else?
5. I know there are knockoff Gucci bags, but is there a particular store that sales real name brands for less ? Consigment stores or something?
6. Do you suggest a carriage ride through Central Park? Im on a roll...
7. Are the double decker bus tours a good idea? I heard somewhere, that you can get off and get back on another bus every 15 minutes. Is this true? If so, it sounds like a good idea to see all of Times Square.
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Apr 23rd, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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I'm only going to tackle a few of your questions:
How far is Newark airport from Broadway Plaza?
You can take a train from Newark Airport to Pennsylvania Station at 34th St and 7th. A cab plus tip will cost you very little split 3 ways, and it is worth it to start your trip off just right. Dragging your luggage through crowded sidewalks is -- well, a drag.
What is the weather typically like in late August?
You have to be prepared for miserably hot and muggy, but late August is sometimes wonderfully pleasant. You should pack for tropical weather.
Regarding shopping:
New York Magazine comes out very every week and you can pick up a copy anywhere. It lists sales of designer goods, and has great pointers for shopping. You should study their website between now and August. Specifically look at the "Shopping" section. You can do searches for words like "vintage" and "designer bags"
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/
Do you suggest a carriage ride through Central Park?
No. It would be more fun to rent a boat at 75th and Fifth Ave. and go out on the lake and otherwise just walk around.
I don't know much about the bus tours, but New York is not very big. Times Sqaure in particularly is 10 blocks long and 3 blocks wide. It takes 10 minutes to walk from the middle of Times Square to MOMA or Rockefeller Plaza. From the Plaza Hotel or Trump Tower, it's a 20 minute walk to the Metropolitan. And from the Metropolitan it's a 15 minute walk to the Guggenheim (at least see the outside).
If you want to pay for a tour, I would think a Circle Line cruise around sunset would be more fun than a bus tour. Or a Sex in the City tour.
A Sopranos tour? Don't pay for it unless they promise to take you all around New Jersey.
But you won't miss a thing if you stick with free, self-guided walking tours. I'm sure if you do Internet searches for "walking tours New York City" you'll find plenty to download, plus how to find free ones guided by preservationist groups that focus on certain neighborhoods if you are interested.
You all should do a litle research on Ellis Island and decide if you want to spend your time that way. Do any of you have ancestors who came through their on boats across the Atlantic?
How far is Newark airport from Broadway Plaza?
You can take a train from Newark Airport to Pennsylvania Station at 34th St and 7th. A cab plus tip will cost you very little split 3 ways, and it is worth it to start your trip off just right. Dragging your luggage through crowded sidewalks is -- well, a drag.
What is the weather typically like in late August?
You have to be prepared for miserably hot and muggy, but late August is sometimes wonderfully pleasant. You should pack for tropical weather.
Regarding shopping:
New York Magazine comes out very every week and you can pick up a copy anywhere. It lists sales of designer goods, and has great pointers for shopping. You should study their website between now and August. Specifically look at the "Shopping" section. You can do searches for words like "vintage" and "designer bags"
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/
Do you suggest a carriage ride through Central Park?
No. It would be more fun to rent a boat at 75th and Fifth Ave. and go out on the lake and otherwise just walk around.
I don't know much about the bus tours, but New York is not very big. Times Sqaure in particularly is 10 blocks long and 3 blocks wide. It takes 10 minutes to walk from the middle of Times Square to MOMA or Rockefeller Plaza. From the Plaza Hotel or Trump Tower, it's a 20 minute walk to the Metropolitan. And from the Metropolitan it's a 15 minute walk to the Guggenheim (at least see the outside).
If you want to pay for a tour, I would think a Circle Line cruise around sunset would be more fun than a bus tour. Or a Sex in the City tour.
A Sopranos tour? Don't pay for it unless they promise to take you all around New Jersey.
But you won't miss a thing if you stick with free, self-guided walking tours. I'm sure if you do Internet searches for "walking tours New York City" you'll find plenty to download, plus how to find free ones guided by preservationist groups that focus on certain neighborhoods if you are interested.
You all should do a litle research on Ellis Island and decide if you want to spend your time that way. Do any of you have ancestors who came through their on boats across the Atlantic?
Apr 23rd, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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And here, reynabeyna, check out this place:
http://tinyurl.com/g4w95
I also just noticed that on the New York mag website, in the Shopping section, you can sign up for e-mail alerts for the important store and designer outlet sales. Sign up, and over the next few months you'll get a pretty good picture of how shopping works in the city for bargain hunters.
http://tinyurl.com/g4w95
I also just noticed that on the New York mag website, in the Shopping section, you can sign up for e-mail alerts for the important store and designer outlet sales. Sign up, and over the next few months you'll get a pretty good picture of how shopping works in the city for bargain hunters.
Apr 23rd, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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Apr 23rd, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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I don't think it's necessarily an "unsafe area," but do agree that there are hotels in other areas that are just more preferable. At least IMO. Hotels where there are more things open nearby after hours, that's all.
I am sure that reynabeyna is going to have a wonderful trip, regardless, and has gotten a lot of good info on this thread. And, a good hotel deal, to boot!
I'll be looking forward to reading her trip report.
I am sure that reynabeyna is going to have a wonderful trip, regardless, and has gotten a lot of good info on this thread. And, a good hotel deal, to boot!
I'll be looking forward to reading her trip report.
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