NYC Travel advice

[BigBear57]

I have a lady friend who's making a jaunt to NYC her first time. She's so excited about going but at the same time she has the concerns about finding her way and of course safety. Do we have any among our members who might offer some tips that I can pass along to her? I know that's a vague request but I'm just trying to help a young girl with her first trip to the big city.

[BIBI]

Well I was there once when I was around 13 which was too many years ago to have any valuable input....plus I have watched far too many Law and Order programs! LOL

[wyndhy]

actually, new york is very easy to get around in.

the avenues run north-south, and most are numbered. 1st avenue being the farthest east. fifth avenue is in the center of the city and divides east from west.

streets run east-west. the numbers of the streets go up as you go north. so the higher the street #, the farther 'uptown' you are. it's very gridlike and hard to get lost, although the intimidation factor makes up for that. tell her to avoid parks at night, but i doubt she'd stray into crime 'hoods. and to take the subway/cabs when she can. even though it's only a few blocks away, the walk can be pretty damn far.

[wyndhy]

and tell her to have a great time!!

[WildIrish]

If she appreciates architecture...the New York Public Library is incredible. We've been to NYC too many times to count but ventured into the library for the first time last winter. Actually, that trip was the first time since childhood when either of us went into the city to do tourist things, and we all had a great time.

[imaginewithme]

I wanna go!

[PantyFanatic]

I’ve never gotten to go as a tourist during a lot of visits to the city, but always found it not too different than most big cities, just a lot more of it. Until she knows her way around, NYC is NOT the place she may want to be driving her car. It’s rush hour all day long and you don’t have time to figure out where you’re going if you don’t already know. As for safety, just act the same as you would any place else and don’t do stupid things. Advantages and danger are the same ratio as most places. Just remember there’s a lot more of both in a lot smaller area.

I don’t know if she’s going for business or pleasure, long term or just a visit, but take LOTS of $$. ;) Tell her to pay attention and have a ball. :D

[jseal]

BigBear57,

... take LOTS of $$.

Yes. NYC is expensive.

[wyndhy]

going to soho and tribeca is great if she's short on $$, there's about 563465455 galleries within a few blocks.
lots of great 19th century architecture, too.

and speaking of architecture, grand central is amazing. there's a spot where you can whisper at one end of the arch and the person on the other can hear you perfectly.

[Winston77]

Ask her to find out for me who is buried in Grants Tomb

[BigBear57]

She's mainly going to see "Dino Christmas Concert"... Whoever that is. The theater is on 57th and she's staying somewhere there close too. I appreciate the input folks. I'll see what helps.

[Winston77]

Ask her to find out for me who is buried in Grants Tomb


GRANT'S TOMB

FOR CARS:

Passenger Cars only:
From the north- GW Bridge, I-95(Cross Bronx),or I-87(Major Deegan) to Riverside Dr. exit; south on Riverside Dr. to 122nd St. From the south- Henry Hudson Parkway to 95th St. exit; north on Riverside Dr. to 122nd St. Limited amount of street parking is available.

Buses, campers, and all other vehicles:
From the north- I-87 (Major Deegan) to exit 4 - East 149th St; west on 149th St. across bridge onto West 145th St; west on 145th St. to Broadway; south on Broadway to 120th St; west on 120th St. to Riverside Dr. From the south- north on Tenth Ave. and Broadway to 120th St.; west on 120th St. to Riverside Dr.


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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

By train:
service is available 7 days a week. #1 or #9 subway trains stop at West 116th St. Station at Broadway. Walk six blocks north, and two blocks west. For a New York City subway map click here.

By Bus:
On Riverside Drive to 122nd St. on route M-5. For a Manhattan bus map click here.

[maddy]

There are a lot of very neat churches in the city as well - Most of my time has been spent in the lower Manhattan area (i.e. Wall Street district), which is neat to see the business hustle and bustle but is quite quiet in the evenings. If she finds her way down there, South Street Seaport is a neat area. Chinatown is incredible from what I've heard, though I've not been there. I personally don't recommend subways in the evening alone, I found it to be highly intimidating - though I rode them during the day. I tended to stick to the streets in the crowds or in the taxis in the evenings.

[Steph]

She should act confident even if she's completely lost. That advice has helped me in big cities.

[wyndhy]

LOL^^^ that's true but be careful. i was so absorbed in looking confident once that i walked several blocks past my destination. :spin:

[PantyFanatic]

She should act confident even if she's completely lost. That advice has helped me in big cities.
SURE! Easy for you to say. :rolleyes2 Not everybody has a herd of flying monkeys with them that will even make a New Yorker stand back though.












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