Sweet Nee

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What airport is best to fly to and what hotels are best deals and located closest to everything and what should be do while we are there. What do we need to do ahead of time and how much money does it cost for a week of fun in nYC. Where is the best place to eat and how do we go to the Late Show? I need help planning! We don't know how far apart everything is or what's the best deals and best fun activities.
 

Sownboard

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basically all you want to do is stay in Manhattan and see all thats there...you can save other areas for another time (like bronx zoo..coney island..etc)you dont need a rental car.....You should buy a week-long metro pass..(allows you to ride subways and busses as often as you want for the week). google"MTA NYC" for more info on that....You can fly into Newark, JFK, or LaGuardia. Newark is the hardest to get to Manhattan from. JFK and LaGuardia...you can take a subway to get to Manhattan (or taxi..although it costs more)...check expeida.com or priceline.com for difference in prices for flights. hotels? too many too choose from...again just go to expedia.. Best hotels (and somewhat expensive ones) are in mid-town manhattan between 10st and 59st (any avenue). spending money? its going to be alot.... nyc is costly...$10/person breakfast and $10 for lunch per day$20-$30/person for dinner per day
 

Babykins Baby

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Well I prefer JFK, and if Jetblue is an option go for it. It is so much less hassle as they have their own terminal. A taxi is usually $45 to anywhere in Manhattan plus tolls, and you don't have to book ahead. When you leave the airport you wait in a taxi line (usually fast). The other option is the Airtrain, but honestly with 2 ppl and luggage, you'll save time and money taking a flat rate cab.The Late Show has a lottery for tickets, or for most tapings of shows you can turn up at around 4pm and try for standby, but don't count on it. Before moving here, I stayed at the Hotel Pennsylvania because it was right across from Penn Station, Madison Square Gardens, and it was affordable, clean, and large. In NY you have to think, how often will you really be in the room? Plan on taking cabs most places, its just convenient. If you're adventurous though you can access the subway map online and get an idea of how it runs, you would save some $ doing that.And cost..... NY is grand..... you could spend as little as about $500 in a week if you eat two meals a day and take the trains, or you could spend $1 million if you so desire. It is up to you. If you like to shop, buy things from vendors, etc. plan on at least $1,500 for both of you. Manhattan is only 22 miles from tip to tip so no matter how far things are, they never are really that far. Accept that you will not be able to see everything, but make a list of the top 10 things you want to see and stick to it. If it were me...1. Statue of Liberty2. Central Park3. a Broadway show4. Times Square5. Rockafellar Center6. Empire State Bldg7. Brooklyn Bridge8. Museum of Natural History (with the big TRex skeleton!)9. a Bagel sandwich every morning10. ride the subwayI personally love Carmine's for a restaurant, and it is right next to Broadway shows. The portions are family style, so COME HUNGRY!
 
My friend, first of all the airport, there are three of them, JFK, Newark-Liberty and LaGuardia. The two biggest, JFK and Newark-Liberty hand mostly international and cross-country flight. LGA, on the other hand, handles regional flights with small planes.The difference between these 3 airports is location and ease of travel. Two of them are Queens (JFK and LaGuardia) and one is New Jersey (Newark-Liberty). Both JFK and Newark-Liberty is accessible to Manhattan by both commuter rail and subway, and LGA is not.So, them pending on your budget, may I recommend the link below for the best deals on airfares to NYC.http://www.airfare.com/ (airfare.com)This link will also handle you hotel reservation, which again, depends on your budget.In regard to how much money to take with you, that depends. I would recommend somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to $1000. Just make sure you spend it wisely.In regard to place to eat. Well, that depends on your budget and your taste. There are thousands of restaurants in New York City to choose from, so you will have a lot to choose. My advice, check out the link below.http://www.ny.com/dining/In regard to "The Late Show" go http://lateshow.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/tickets/ and Submit your ticket request online using the Online Ticket Form, or visit the theater during specified hours listed online for an in-person request.The Ed Sullivan Theater is located at:1697 Broadwaybetween West 53rd and West 54th StreetSubway: take the "B", "D" or "E" lines (Orange or Blue Line) to 7th Avenue/53rd Street.I hope this information is very helpful. If you have any questions or need travel directions while in town, just drop me a line by clicking on the avatar and e-mail icon in the profile. I'll be glad to help.Good luckNative New Yorker
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