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Where to stay in NY
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uncleb Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 11:22 AM EST
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The family and I will be going to New York in Early to Mid August. Having never been there, I was hoping to get some insight on what area(s) to stay that is safe and fun. We want to see the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Ground Zero, Etc. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
B
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 12:08 PM EST
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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
uncleb Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 12:46 PM EST
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SoCal (Orange County)
EI Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 7:11 PM EST
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Best place to stay in New York?
I would have to say Connecticut or Vermont?
Stay away from New Jersey and Massachusetts though
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#5 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 7:22 PM EST
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Gutters... you can pick up some SAX notes from William Clinton from the Gutters in NY... Safer two... people think your nuts when you stay close to areas you might end up Killed in...

Hog
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Jul 19 2004, 7:44 PM EST
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uncleb

don't rent a car, there are no places to park. use public transportation or a cab.

i think anyplace you stay in manhatten will be very expensive. i have heard a breakfast of ham and eggs sent to the room can cost $35.00. better to eat at the many local deli's or small restaurants.

keep a hard look on your face, and if someone stops you for anything, he or she are probably up to no good. new yourkers don't generally talk to strangers. if you need directions go into a store or ask a cop.

the subways and busses will get you almost anyplace.

new york is a fast paced, fascinating place, but walking the street at night should be done in well lited areas.

i think a trip to the observation tower of the empire state bldg, 109 stories up, or the observaion tower of the rca bldg, 86th floor and out doors, as i recall, is a must.

times square at night is something to see.

i don't know how long you will be there, but like any trip, plan on the things you really want to see and the feel of NY will be there all the time.
rastusmcnair Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jul 20 2004, 5:06 AM EST
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I was at the Travel Hotel on W. 42nd St. this last Feb.
It's cheap by NY standards and as a guest they include parking. Its' just a few blocks from Times Square and public transportation is very available. It borders the theater district as well.


However, the rooms are small, and the views from the rooms are not the postcard panoramas we all hope for. But if what you want is a reasonably priced place to sleep I recomend it.

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