Vanity post about New York City

http://www.newyorkpass.com/prices.asp ^

[mimi from mi]

I guess you might consider this a "vanity" post, but didn't know where to post it. Myself and five other gals are going to New York City for five days in Nov. for sight-seeing, shopping, Broadway shows, etc. Has anyone here ever bought/used the New York Pass and/or hop-on hop-off bus pass? None of us have been to New York City before (at least not in the last 30 years) and wonder if this is something we should purchase ahead of time, or is it a big rip-off? Thanks for any help you can offer.

[mimi from mi]

I forgot to add. We would also like to tour the Statue of Liberty, but have “heard” there is a year’s waiting list. Anyway to get around that???

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

You may want to post your question to the NY message board.

I know we have quite a few NYC freepers, but they may miss your post.

I’ve spent a lot of time there and worked in Jersey City for several years. BE CAREFUL!!!

[C19fan]

I doubt there is a waiting list to go to the Statue of Liberty. I went a few months ago with no problem. But this was on a weekday from the Jersey side. If you do go ask for a special ticket to go inside the statue. They allow a limited number of people to go inside each day.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

try google and tripadvisor.com

[GSP.FAN]

Google is your friend.........

[jessduntno]

FWIW, I go to the city and stay in mid-town a lot...walking is easy and cabs are cheap (and safe) especially when you have 3 to share the fare.

[Ev Reeman]

There are some really great things about New York City. I was born and raised there so I should know.

1. The Statue of Liberty

2. Central Park (but not at night)

3. The great restaurants. (my personal favorite is Papaya King especially if you like great hot dogs and tasty fruit drinks like fresh pineapple juice and coconut drinks)

4. Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes.

5. The Empire State Building.

6. Madison Square Garden.

7. Mallomars, the best cookie in the world.

[doc1019]

Google will never give you the insight a local will give you.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

If you’re going to be sightseeing and are going to be using a lot of public transportation, the unlimited metrocard is a great deal. (Well, as great a deal as one can get in NYC, anyway.) The one you want will depend on how long you plan to be there. They have one day, one week, and one month ones if I remember correctly.

No need to buy it in advance. They have them at every subway station.

[Just A Nobody]

Has anyone here ever bought/used the New York Pass and/or hop-on hop-off bus pass?

YES and ABSOLUTELY highly recommend it! We did the 72 hour pass from Grayline.
http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/us/newyork.go

We almost skipped the night tour, but were so glad we didn't! It was fantastic.

We got off the bus at the Statue of Liberty, and while there was quite a wait and an extensive security check, we had not made reservations in advance. That was in June 2002 so I'm sure it was much worse then than it would be now.

Enjoy your trip! NYC is a great place to visit.

[buccaneer81]

Stay at the Sheraton at 53d street and 7th Ave. You’ll be in the heart of Manhattan.

[RedhairRedhair]

If you can, check out Katz’s Deli at E. Hudson, Union Square. Been around for over 200 years.

[Just A Nobody]

Google is not a friend to advise from experience.

[ml/nj]

Hard for a local to even know what the bus pass you talk about does for you. I had a foreigner visit last year and I took her on one of those Grey Line buses. It's also hop on - hop off, and there are several different routes. (I only took the Manhattan South one which turned out to be a good decision.) These have the advantage of having a live guide who, if he's good, is telling stories and pointing out things that most of us locals don't know. These Grey Line buses are double-deck with an open top, so in November you need to dress warmly and hope for good weather. Otherwise you sit inside. (I did it in July and had to be on the lookout for capitalists selling water.) As for the Statue of Liberty, I'd suggest you just get on the Staten Island Ferry. The view is pretty good. Bring binoculars if you want a really close view. As for going into the Statue or walking around it, I'd say it's a ho-hum.

ML/NJ

[Just A Nobody]

Katz's! Is that not the deli where Harry met Sally (for lunch) with the scene from the movie? They have a sign hanging over the table where the scene was filmed. LOL!

If so, we went there and the corned beef was great!

[Alice in Wonderland]

The Hop-On/Hop-Off bus is great! Sit on the top and make sure you hop off at Chinatown.

[GSP.FAN]

Thank you i just noticed this was posted in the Bloggers&Personal forum...
Will figure out how to remove Bloggers$Personal from my front page...
If i wanted to read vanities i would spend my time over at DU..

[Ev Reeman]

I made a special trip there a couple of years ago to visit Ground Zero and said a prayer over the hallowed ground where so many innocent people died a horrible death. It was a moving experience and I broke down and cried, tears streaming down my cheeks when I saw it. It was something I will never ever forget.

[doc1019]

thank you for your response you must be using a handheld device might consider posting from a puter unless none are available then should not post at all just my humble opinion have a great day.