Hiya all
It%26#39;s not far off a month until our trip so it%26#39;s time to start organising things.
We know what we%26#39;d like to do, but my hubby isn%26#39;t the type of person who likes lots of firm plans, so I%26#39;d basically like to know where things are in relation to one another so we don%26#39;t travel long distances unnecessarily.
It%26#39;s our first trip to NYC
Our base is on W47th Street.
I am a wheelchair user so subway travel will be limited. We plan to bus or walk to most places.
Many thanks!
We want to
Here%26#39;s what I have so far...
Arrive Friday 16th late afternoon - general gentle explore
Saturday 17th - ???
Sunday 18th -??? Plus seats for Hairspray 1.30pm
Restaurant and ESB after?
Monday 19th - Shopping (Not necessarily all day.) Other ideas welcome. Macy%26#39;s etc. Also FAO Schwarz and perhaps Stardom Shoes (for Converse). Takashiyama is a must as we are both Japan crazy, but I%26#39;ve no idea how near/far away everything is.
Tuesday 20th - ??? Plus Knicks game at MSG arrive approx 6.00pm Eat before or after game?
Wednesday 21 - check out midday, leave for EWR approx 5.00pm but what to do before we leave??? Museum maybe?
We also want to see TOTR, Central Park and maybe Century 21 and The Village. A trip on the ferry to see Liberty is also an idea but is weather permitting. Not sure when to plan these as most look further away from base.
Can we stay on the ferry without getting off? We%26#39;re not particularly interested in any SOL tours etc, we just like a good photo opp if possible.
We%26#39;re also Woody Allen movie enthusiasts.
Lastly, food. Italian is out but most other stuff will be OK. Faves are Seafood, Asian, BBQ, Japanese (with non raw fish option for hubby) We%26#39;re not big on burgers but I can%26#39;t be in NY without a waffle/pancake. We want to avoid chain restaurants without breaking the bank.
Many thanks for your patience and assistance.
Yet another itinerary help request LONG post warning *smile*little bump, as it is sinking
Yet another itinerary help request LONG post warning *smile*I can%26#39;t help you with most of your questions but we rode the Staten Island Ferry last week and we had to get off and back on. It passes the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but doesn%26#39;t stop there. It%26#39;s also free!
There%26#39;s another ferry that takes you to and from the Statue and Ellis Island. There%26#39;s a fee for this one.
Hope this helps!
Jennifer
how about getting the %26#39;hop on/off%26#39; bus tour 48hours all pass which will take u round the places u mentioned that u would like to see.. its $48 and i think its worth the bucks. . and i f u dont want to get off u can just relax and watch the world go by :o) the staten island ferry is free, and if the weather is decent u will get decent pics, but not close up as u would get by getting on the SOL ferry
for me century 21 is hell, i went in and just walked straight back out again, i love macy%26#39;s.. if u visit grand central st, which i think is a must go into the food court, i love this place.
If you are not getting off the expensive ferry at Liberty Island, why would you go through all the trouble of the line, the security search, and the ride over there? You would be better off taking the free Staten Island ferry and admiring the whole harbor -- including the statue.
Overall, I think you%26#39;d do better avoiding the subway. Even though many subway stations have elevators, the majority don%26#39;t.
Wheelchair acccommodation ain%26#39;t our strong point, mostly because so many things in NYC are old, or because of historical landmarks or politics or money wrangling. We only just got mandatory sidewalk ';curb-cuts'; (kerb?) about 2 years ago, as the result of a lawsuit!!! It%26#39;s really quite shameful.
I%26#39;ve seen very few wheelchair users on the subway, and when I do see them, it seems like a particularly tough challenge. On the other hand, it is very common to see wheelchair users on city buses.
I will put my other COMMENTS in CAPITALS, but I%26#39;m not shouting at you. :o)
Arrive Friday 16th late afternoon - general gentle explore. SOUNDS GOOD. SEEMS LIKE YOU NEED A MAP. SIGN UP FOR FREE ON NOT FOR TOURISTS, AND PRINT OUT ALL THEIR MAPS FOR FREE!
www.notfortourists.com/newyork.aspx
Saturday 17th - ???
IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD, HOW ABOUT CENTRAL PARK? I%26#39;D AVOID MUSEUMS. GO TO MUSEUMS ON A WEEKDAY.
Sunday 18th -??? Plus seats for Hairspray 1.30pm
Restaurant and ESB after? I THINK ESB COULD BE A GOOD OPTION, ESP DURING ';TEA TIME'; WHEN MOST PEOPLE ARE GETTING READY FOR DINNER, SHOPPING, NAPPING...
Monday 19th - Shopping (Not necessarily all day.) Other ideas welcome. Macy%26#39;s etc. Also FAO Schwarz and perhaps Stardom Shoes (for Converse). Takashiyama is a must as we are both Japan crazy, but I%26#39;ve no idea how near/far away everything is.
YOU CAN USE GOOGLE MAPS OR HOPSTOP.COM TO MEASURE DISTANCES.
Tuesday 20th - ??? Plus Knicks game at MSG arrive approx 6.00pm Eat before or after game? FOOD IN MSG IS CONVENIENT, BUT TYPICAL ARENA FOOD. MIGHT BE EASY OPTION.
Wednesday 21 - check out midday, leave for EWR approx 5.00pm but what to do before we leave??? Museum maybe? SURE, A MONRING TRIP TO THE MET MIGHT BE A NICE IDEA.
Can we stay on the ferry without getting off? We%26#39;re not particularly interested in any SOL tours etc, we just like a good photo opp if possible. I AGREE: TAKE THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY.
We%26#39;re also Woody Allen movie enthusiasts. HOW ABOUT A TOUR OF MOVIE AND TV LOCATIONS?
www.sceneontv.com
Have fun!
Thanks for the great tips!
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