Ask me anything about New York and Manhattan (NYC)

[Killer_Saves]

Anything there for 4 to 6 people. Going to stay for 1 day on Aug 30th. Watch the ball game.

[cerritoazul]

anybody knows a good surf shop aside from pacsun in the buffalo ny area

also a good cheap hotel in buffalo
thanks

[Mint]

Prices have dropped quite a bit on hotwire. 4* in the midtown locations are showing up at around $180/night.

I ended up going with travelocity and got 3 nights at the Shoreham (4*) for ~$1050/2ppl for the August long weekend.

They had the Sheraton (4*) for ~$1100, but I went with Shoreham since they have free wireless internet (based on what the reviews said).

[darkouterbreak]

hey, how long does in take to walk to the nba store from the rockefeller center?

[adwoodw]

hey, how long does in take to walk to the nba store from the rockefeller center?

It depends on where in Rockefeller center you come from since it is such a massive complex. I would say about 5 minutes from the main entrance to 30 Rockefeller Center.

[Nraja]

Going to NYC on Friday night for a few days...any opinions on which Hop on/off Tour bus would be the best to buy?? Im a first timer and wanted to get it all in without getting lost in the process lol

Im looking to get one of the 48 hour passes

[wesleyw]

Anyone know the approximate cost to go from Times Square to Newark Airport via a cab?

[adwoodw]

Going to NYC on Friday night for a few days...any opinions on which Hop on/off Tour bus would be the best to buy?? Im a first timer and wanted to get it all in without getting lost in the process lol

Im looking to get one of the 48 hour passes

Grey Line Tour

http://www.coachusa.com/newyorksightseeing/

[Nraja]

Grey Line Tour

http://www.coachusa.com/newyorksightseeing/

Thanks...I found that site too...but which pkg is meant to be the best for a n00b to NYC?

[YLSF]

So you really want to use a cab? They do have an express bus that leaves from the Port Authority (right by Times Square). $17 return or something like that. Sorry don't have a link handy but sure you can find it.

Anyone know the approximate cost to go from Times Square to Newark Airport via a cab?

[porphyra]

So you really want to use a cab? They do have an express bus that leaves from the Port Authority (right by Times Square). $17 return or something like that. Sorry don't have a link handy but sure you can find it.

+1. I highly recommend this bus too. It has a Times Sq. stop and it leaves every 15 minutes all the time.

Its very reliable and much cheaper than a cab.

I think its called Olympia tours or something.

[wesleyw]

So you really want to use a cab? They do have an express bus that leaves from the Port Authority (right by Times Square). $17 return or something like that. Sorry don't have a link handy but sure you can find it.

Didn't know that express bus existed...will look into it.

Thanks

[airmail]

Going to NYC on Friday night for a few days...any opinions on which Hop on/off Tour bus would be the best to buy?? Im a first timer and wanted to get it all in without getting lost in the process lol

Im looking to get one of the 48 hour passes

There are red buses(grayline) and blue buses (citysights) both offer 2 day hop on hop off. But city sights throws in a 75 minute cruise which goes by statue of liberty.
Gray line has more buses, so you dont have to wait in line as long.
Also a great way to see the city is rent a bike for a full day. It is only 30 dollars.

If you get a chance check out Metropolitan museum. Most museums are free, donations accepted. Awesome view of central park on top floor of the met.
If your looking for a great broadway show, check out young frankenstein.

[fastmiele]

Prices have dropped quite a bit on hotwire. 4* in the midtown locations are showing up at around $180/night.

I ended up going with travelocity and got 3 nights at the Shoreham (4*) for ~$1050/2ppl for the August long weekend.

They had the Sheraton (4*) for ~$1100, but I went with Shoreham since they have free wireless internet (based on what the reviews said).

is there any reason you will or will not use priceline or hotwire in this situation ? I am guessing you don't want to take chances on getting a mystery surprise ?

[Mint]

is there any reason you will or will not use priceline or hotwire in this situation ? I am guessing you don't want to take chances on getting a mystery surprise ?

I actually threw a few bids into priceline but didn't get the price I want. I decided just to use travelocity because I wanted Shoreham since they have free wireless internet in the room and cheaper. The other 4* hotels charge and extra for the internet.