2006-07-21 06:57:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
If you haven't booked your flight yet, may I suggest you fly out on the Sunday early morning flight. This flight (with United in my case) is usually virtually empty and therefore you can usually get yourself a row of seats all to yourself to stretch out on.
If you plan to sightsee I suggest a very sturdy, comfy and worn in pair of quality walking shoes as you will do a lot of walking!
Don't be afraid to ask for help in any situation, despite what you see on the TV, I found the NY people and especially the NY police to be very friendly and helpful.
Go and see a Broadway show, then show off about it when you get back (saw Chicago while I was there... fantastic!).
Spend a day wandering up and down 5th Avenue, I hate to say it, but it is a far superior shopping experience to Oxford Street or anywhere else in London for that matter.
If you are getting a Taxi from the airport ONLY use one of the official yellow cabs from the taxi rank, really, this is a serious piece of advice (a colleague of mine was ripped off at gunpoint by an unofficial cab!)
Visit Grand Central Station... magnificent!
I'll add more as I remember it!
2006-07-21 07:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by jjuerss 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't waste money on a cab from the airport use the public transport or a shuttle bus (if you're flying into JFK the desk is in the lobby by arrivals). Don't pay full price for Broadway shows - it's SO easy & quick to use the TKTS service in Times Square so don't be put off by the queues. If you want to do the sights get an all-inclusive ticket from one of the tour companies eg, Gray Line. You'll get to visit everywhere with a tour guide & it's also valid for Circle Line cruises & you can normally spread it over a couple of days.
Most importantly, be really nice to the concierge as soon as you arrive. One decent tip & they'll help you for the rest of your stay. It really doesn't have to be expensive!
2006-07-22 08:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by jojoh73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit Woodbury Common for really cheap clothes with more than half taken off the normal prices. Get a bus from Port Authority in Time Square.
2006-07-22 08:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by fifi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'll suggest u use a tourist guide book to take with u.if u dont want to spend money on it i'll suggest a library book.i found Top 10 new york (Eyewitness Travel Guides) the best.it has all the tips and very well written.it is small enough to slip in bags and not heavy at all.it will give u the the top 10 best places to c,the top ten family places,ton 10 bars/clubs,top 10 shopping places,tips etc.everything is very precise and brief.
2006-07-21 14:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by dimensions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before u go list all the things u want to do see if any of them are in the same area example if you want to go to the 9/11 site make sure you go to the church opp and century 21 is there too, u can waste alot of time by not planning, go to the rocker-fella centre, great view of Central park, and my favourite was the tenement building museum on east side and then go to katz deli for a fantastic sarnie and a look back in time, i could go on forever as i loved my visit just recently.......have a good time and remember plan!
2006-07-23 09:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by leonieclarke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going sight seeing, be prepare for a LOT of security checks. Statue of Liberty have one before you get on the ferry and then when you get before you start the tour.
Oh and wear comfy shoes for a lot of walking!
2006-07-21 14:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by crazypinkcraze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring a whole lot of money because the shops are very expensive and so are the taxis other wise you would be walking around a whole lot.. and i dont think you will like that in the hot weather. but really other then that i love it there. favorite state. and hopefully you will too.
2006-07-21 15:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by 1nerual 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont go up there thinking you better than anyone else. dont help no one on the streets cause they might be messing wit u. and dont take a cab during rush hour its a waist of money.
2006-07-21 17:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by nyscplayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your going to do any shopping visit a store called Century 21, designer clothes, really cheap prices!
http://www.c21stores.com/
2006-07-21 17:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshine Smile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NYC lacks public restrooms. Try to find a restaurant or use it at home before you go out.
2006-07-21 14:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋