I'm 21 years old/female and I'm from PA. Me and my best friend go to New York every couple months just to hang out with our friends who live in Queens and the Bronx. Anyway, this year we are going for New Years and we want to go to Times Square. My friends from NY have never been there during New Years, so I want to know if anyone has gone and if so, any advice? There will be 4 of us total (all girls). Umm.....what about drinking?? I have heard we are not aloud to. What time should we get there? Umm and basically any other advice you think we may need. Thanks!!
2006-12-26 01:29:34 · 12 answers · asked by stressed college student 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Advice for New Years Eve on Times Square:
The most recent issue of New York Magazine had a good article on New Years Eve in New York.
http://nymag.com/guides/holidays/newyears/25637/index.html
2006-12-26 02:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jane P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL & I suggest no drinking - it's just 4 girls out in a town they are not familiar w/.
I suggest taking the ferry from port imperial, weehawken in nj to midtown. It takes less than 10mins to get across. Once you arrive in midtown there are free shuttle buses available to take you into the city. The ferry will run on sunday every 20mins from 8am - 2am but the shuttle bus will only run until 9pm. So you will need to catch a cab back to the pier. (please do not take any of those livery taxis - private ones) could be dangerous.
Times Square will be VERY crowded so regardless of what time you arrive, there will already be a crowd. Just make sure you girls don't get separated - it can easily happen! Just make sure you have a working cel phone!
I think the ferry is the safest & easiest way to and from NYC that night! Have fun, be safe, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
2006-12-28 02:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by njboricua78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol is not allowed. The police will be checking bags (for security reasons), so it is advised not to bring any big bags with you. Also, if you have to take a bathroom break, pray to God there are portal potties because once you leave the Times Square area after they shut off the traffic you would not be allowed back. And the main thing is to get there very early. People start going to Times Square on New Years eve around 6am.
Have fun, stay safe and say Hello to Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark for me. HAPPY NEW YEAR
2006-12-26 02:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by karma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a good spot, get there before 8 PM, Be ready for no bathroom, no food or drink or sitting till 1 AM. Have your exit planned in advance (IE have your metro card paid for). watch out for the security check-points.
Be ready for the cold and all other things that mother nature can send your way.
Don't drink booze on the street, its illigal and will lower your tolerance for the cold.
Don't even think of driving into the Metro Area that night.
PS. Have fun
2006-12-26 11:19:06 · answer #4 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking? There are no bathrooms available and you will be standing in the same spot for hours. My advice is not only to not drink alcohol, but to DRINK NOTHING - no water, no soda and certainly no beer. Keep your valuables inside your jacket and bring as little as possible - leave your good jewelry home - wear a $5 watch. BE AWARE OF THE PICKPOCKETS - they are out in full force on New Year's Eve. Oh, and very important - wear your MOST COMFORTABLE SHOES - you will be standing on hard pavement for hours and hours.
2006-12-26 01:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wear Depends® undergarments.
2006-12-26 11:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by Contessa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't drink anything and get ready to party
2006-12-26 13:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by dancefastgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch your purse.
2006-12-26 01:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay at home
2006-12-26 01:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by simsalabim 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just come back safely and in one piece .
2006-12-26 01:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by sas35353535 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋