Ask me anything about New York and Manhattan (NYC)

[djk]

Anyone can recommend cheap hotel deals or biddings I can get for around $150 a night?

$150 should get you somewhere in Manhattan..

Long Island City queens shouldn't run you more than $100 and is a world better than NJ.. Brooklyn (downtown, Park Slope or Williamsburg) is an option too. All are safe. Personally i'd rather stay in Brooklyn or Queens than NJ: closer, winds up cheaper (MTA subway no NJ transit bus or trains) and saves precious time. Also has culture and local happenings. Even staying in a 2* in the Upper west side totally beats a 4* in NJ for me.. don't be afraid to immerse yourself in local culture. Heck, best time I ever had in a hotel in NYC was in a East Village with a shared bathroom.. Madonna stayed in the room I was in when she was up and comming.. very few tourists, very new york.. no SUBWAY or IHOP to speak of.

[HungJai]

Ok...

From what I can tell...Lion King are never on sale (correct?)

What about Wicked?

[burkey]

From the TKTS website http://www.tdf.org/TDF_SupportPage.aspx?id=68&do=v

Last Week at TKTS ShareThis Info
LISTED BELOW ARE BROADWAY SHOWS THAT APPEARED ON THE BOARDS AT THE TKTS® BOOTHS July 9-15 The appearance of any show in this listing does not guarantee tickets will be available for TODAY'S performance.

Ticket availability and show times are subject to change. Please refer to the electronic board at the front of the TKTS® booth for the latest information.

LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC SHOW? If tickets are not available today at TKTS® - full-price tickets may be available at the show’s box- office.

BROADWAY


A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
BRING IT ON
CHICAGO
CLYBOURNE PARK
END OF THE RAINBOW
EVITA
FELA!
GHOST
JERSEY BOYS
MAMMA MIA!
MARY POPPINS
MEMPHIS
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
ONCE
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
PORGY AND BESS
ROCK OF AGES
SISTER ACT
SPIDER-MAN
THE BEST MAN
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
WAR HORSE

[brunes]

Ok...

From what I can tell...Lion King are never on sale (correct?)

What about Wicked?

Wicked is very rarely on TKTS but I have seen it before. If it does show up on there it will sell out very quickly.

Best suggestion IMO is to download the TKTS app for your phone and check it for a few days in the morning, it will give you an idea on what shows up, and if you check later on in the day you can get an idea of how fast things sell out. The app streams live what is available, which you can't see on the TKTS website. Also - which shows are popular and which are not fluxuates weekly so what is popular one week may not be popular the next week.

[Jon Lai]

What's the best airline and airport for travelling to Manhattan? Will be carrying two checked-in luggage with me, looking for the airline with the best deals. I notice Air Canada now charges for even the first bag, nuts

[n3o321]

If anyone wants these two discount from Westjet 25% off to NY, they are more than welcome to take it as i have no use for them. (I've already booked my tickets when i got these)

They are discounts only from YYZ to LGA. sorry i had this sitting beside me for so long that i forgot about it;

It's a big picture

Hit the thanks button

and the disclaimer at the back does mention blackout dates, also must book by september 30th 2012


black out dates; Aug 2- Aug 7th + Aug 30th -Sept. 4th


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[toyopl]

Want to take my fiance to New York, first time for both of us, we'll be driving there.
I need good hotel, $100 a day would be awsome, doesn't have to be in heart of the city.

We're also clueless on what to do there, we're young, some shopping with RFD prices would be nice, walk around the heart of the city, maybe stop by the statue of liberty.
Overall we're on a tight budget and with no clue on what to sight see there.

[eshchan]

Any good bar recommendation?

Nothing expensive, can accept casual wear (or just no jeans) and distinctively New York.

[michiebaby]

We've decided to go to New York instead of Boston this coming September. After looking at Manhattan prices, we are leaning towards staying in Long Island City. The most obvious pro is cost saving. What about the cons? Is it dangerous? Too far from Manhattan? What are some good hotels in LIC? We're thinking of bidding via Priceline. Thanks!

[NorthYorker]

I need good hotel, $100 a day would be awsome, doesn't have to be in heart of the city.

Get a place next to Newark airport (they tend to be cheaper). In the morning, drive to Newark Penn Station, park your car there ($10-15) and take a PATH train ($2 per person per ride) to 34th. Take a PATH back in the evening, pick up your ride, go to your hotel. Repeat daily.

[matdwyer]

Get a place next to Newark airport (they tend to be cheaper). In the morning, drive to Newark Penn Station, park your car there ($10-15) and take a PATH train ($2 per person per ride) to 34th. Take a PATH back in the evening, pick up your ride, go to your hotel. Repeat daily.

I stayed at Sheraton Newark, they have a shuttle bus that brings you to approx 38th street. I think it was $15 return, but you can double check with their concierge

[gr8dlr]

Considering buying tickets for Wicked....cost from the website is $165 for orchestra. Does the show ever sell out on a weekday evening....since there's no discount, am I taking a huge risk by buying same day tickets / or buy ticket day before when I get there?

[tigersan]

Want to take my fiance to New York, first time for both of us, we'll be driving there.
I need good hotel, $100 a day would be awsome, doesn't have to be in heart of the city.

We're also clueless on what to do there, we're young, some shopping with RFD prices would be nice, walk around the heart of the city, maybe stop by the statue of liberty.
Overall we're on a tight budget and with no clue on what to sight see there.

As first timers on a romantic trip, is it wise to drive in NYC?
http://gonyc.about.com/od/drivinginn..._York_City.htm

[tigersan]

Any good bar recommendation?

Nothing expensive, can accept casual wear (or just no jeans) and distinctively New York.

What is "distinctively New York?"
I personally like jazz and one of the main reason I visit NYC every so often is for its jazz scene. The biggest surprise I had was St. Nick's Pub in Harlem (unfortunately it's closed http://www.yelp.ca/biz/st-nicks-pub-new-york).

Some places you might enjoy like I do:
Birdland - close to TS (on Monday night, try http://www.castpartynyc.com/)
Fat Cat - West Village (livelier scene)

[tigersan]

Considering buying tickets for Wicked....cost from the website is $165 for orchestra. Does the show ever sell out on a weekday evening....since there's no discount, am I taking a huge risk by buying same day tickets / or buy ticket day before when I get there?

Not sure where you live, but maybe it's better for you to see Wicked through this offer for the Montreal show:
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/local-de...tainment/21845

I think my wife managed to get discounted Wicked tickets from Travelzoo; but I can't remember if it was for the show in SFO or NYC.
Anyway, if you decide to see it in Montreal, you may want instead to watch this site (http://www.travelzoo.com/entertainment/new-york/) for discounted Broadway tickets.