Getting Around NYC in February

[Marti Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Marti]

Advice Needed for a West Coast t/s family of 3

Traveling to New York City during Presidents Week.

Need suggestions for places to eat, show tickets &
Museums during the cold winter month of February.

They will have their own car..

What is the best way to get

From:
Fairfield Inn Manhattan View
(12 floors - 154 rooms)
52-34 Van Dam St near LIE
Long Island City, NY 11101

To:
Central Park - Theater District
Times Square, Manhattan, NY.

Using the Subway & Personal Vehicle
Tolls and Garage Parking in Manhattan.

Thank You.

[Joe Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe]

I suggest that you post this on the City Data Forums for NYC

http://www.city-data.com/forum/new-york-city/

Overall, regulars there are really helpful to people traveling to NYC. You will also find TONS of threads asking similar questions to yours. (E.g. Things to do)

My only thought is that I hate driving in to Manhattan and dealing with parking and don't think it's a good idea unless you're familiar with NYC. It looks like your hotel is not close to the subway .7 miles. I personally would walk to the 7 train, but I'm 6'4" guy and really not sure about that neighborhood for a family. Even if the .7 mile walk isn't possible, I would take a bus to the 7 train..... The MTA has mapping for public transportation as does google maps.

Enjoy your vacation! NYC is fun

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

This hotel is offering free shuttle service...I think to the # 7 line.


http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...anhattan-view/

The Fairfield Inn New York Long Island/Manhattan View hotel pampers guests with free shuttle service to and from the local subway station for quick and convenient transportation into Midtown Manhattan and to local restaurants and night life.

In the daytime, Mass Transit would be the best way to get in/out of the city from LIC, imo. Parking is very expensive, and traffic can be horrendous at times.

http://new.mta.info/

After rush hour, driving in is much more doable, and may be preferable. Icon offers discounts at various locations......

http://www.iconparkingsystems.com/coupons/


edited to add:

http://nyc.bestparking.com/

http://www.quikparkgarages.com/

[Marti Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Marti]

Hotel Update: Hilton New York City

Need suggestions for places to eat, show tickets
and Museums during snowy Presidents week.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

I heard it's supposed to be in the high 40's in NYC next week. They can go online and get tickets to the World Trade Memorial. When I went there it was 12 degrees. It will be much nicer in the warmer weather!

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[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Marti, let your friends know it is restaurant week in NYC - $25 lunch, $38 dinner.


http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek/...52090_57181476