I am taking my 76 yr old father home to NY to visit his parents' graves, see his old neighborhood (Williamsburg) and "eat some good Chinese". He is insisting that we rent a car and the fact that there are 5 of us and he's not healthy makes me think that's not a bad idea. BUT, our hotel has a $35/night valet fee w/ no in/out privileges. My pop is not able to walk for long distances (which to him is about a block) Any suggestions?
2006-06-13 05:57:40 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Car:
try zip car http://zipcar.com , includes gas in prices -
Food:
for good authentic Chinese, go to Brooklyn or Queens Asian areas:
Ave U Brooklyn
10 ave Brooklyn
Roosevelt ave flushing queens
Site See:
to relax go to Fort Tilten- beach , all ages can appreciate the ocean
2006-06-13 15:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by rmpbklyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one. When my mom comes for a visit (shes 83), we cobble together a combination of Buses and Taxis. She can't do the stairs down into the Subway. Unless you are doing most of your visiting in Brooklyn, I wouldn't suggest a car at all. The parking situation in Manhattan will either drive you nuts or cost a fortune or both.
If the family wants to see Manhattan sights, then I would definitely suggest one of the double deck bus tours.
2006-06-13 06:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by NYman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't drive in NY unless you are use to crazy driving! Take cabs, not as expensive and far more safe! You have to pay anywhere you park and cabs are everywhere.
2006-06-13 08:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by Valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a car...and park in another garage..there is a garage everyblock in NYC....you can drop your dad at hotel....have fun!
2006-06-13 06:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Relax123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the hotel ask them about tour guides. there is a tour bus also.
2006-06-13 06:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by coko823 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$ 1 cabs cause they only cost one dollar
2006-06-13 08:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by jpezi1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋