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Post by freckles on Oct 16, 2019 10:37:34 GMT
A fun way to visit Brooklyn in to catch the East River Ferry from the East 34th St terminal. It's only $2.75 (I think) and gives wonderful views of the Manhattan Skyline and various bridges on the East River. There are a few stops in Brooklyn, but if you get off at the DUMBO one, you've had a lovely 20 min or so ride and will end up right by the Brooklyn Bridge Park along the waterfront. You can explore a bit of Brooklyn and then walk back across the bridge.
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 16, 2019 14:04:33 GMT
I also wouldn't bother with taking the subway from the airport unless you're extremely fit or patient. If a cab/Uber isn't out of your budget, it's worth the splurge. Does it not take just as long with the traffic? I've always found the E train or LIRR from JFK fairly efficient, and it saves a ton of money for the rest of the holiday! It probably does. I live really close to LGA and fairly close to JFK, so for the past several years I haven't even taken the subway to either airport. I just find it not always worth the stress of lugging luggage up and down stairs. Sometimes time isn't priority. |
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Post by david on Oct 16, 2019 14:48:24 GMT
I’ve used the Go! Shuttle service from JFK to get into the main city for both my trips. A great service (and fairly cheap) and a nice way to see the city suburbs before you get dropped off at your hotel.
The Top of the Rock was a fantastic experience. I just turned up after my evening theatre show and walked straight in. Had a great hour on the viewing platform seeing the Manhattan skyline lit up without all the daytime tourists.
For Broadway shows, I had list made up of all the shows I wanted to watch (with the relevant discount codes) before flying out and just went to the different box offices. Saved a fair bit of money on avoiding the booking fees doing it this way.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2019 14:56:13 GMT
For Broadway shows, I had list made up of all the shows I wanted to watch (with the relevant discount codes) before flying out and just went to the different box offices. Saved a fair bit of money on avoiding the booking fees doing it this way. Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. Another tip is the TodayTix rush - as in the UK, for some slower-selling shows the rush is easy to get hold of and they add tickets throughout the day. For instance while I was there last week, The Rose Tattoo, Heart of the Storm, The Sound Inside and Linda Vista were available on rush well after 10:00. Others (eg Soft Power) vanished instantly as happens in the UK. |
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Post by david on Oct 16, 2019 15:01:24 GMT
For Broadway shows, I had list made up of all the shows I wanted to watch (with the relevant discount codes) before flying out and just went to the different box offices. Saved a fair bit of money on avoiding the booking fees doing it this way. Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. Another tip is the TodayTix rush - as in the UK, for some slower-selling shows the rush is easy to get hold of and they add tickets throughout the day. For instance while I was there last week, The Rose Tattoo, Heart of the Storm, The Sound Inside and Linda Vista were available on rush well after 10:00. Others (eg Soft Power) vanished instantly as happens in the UK. Learnt the hard way on my first trip. Paid for the tix on line on my credit card. I had a lovely surprise on my return to see all the transaction fees that I had incurred on my visa bill! Agree, TT was used a fair bit as well. Saved a bit of time walking around Broadway. I got some decent deals when I was over there. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 16, 2019 15:17:26 GMT
For Broadway shows, I had list made up of all the shows I wanted to watch (with the relevant discount codes) before flying out and just went to the different box offices. Saved a fair bit of money on avoiding the booking fees doing it this way. Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! |
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Post by Snciole on Oct 16, 2019 16:04:55 GMT
I’ve used the Go! Shuttle service from JFK to get into the main city for both my trips. A great service (and fairly cheap) and a nice way to see the city suburbs before you get dropped off at your hotel. Thanks for this tip. I've resigned myself to getting a flat rate cab but this is a good alternative. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2019 19:07:46 GMT
Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2019 19:17:10 GMT
I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush! Yes, plus if you're only there for a visit and there's something you really want to see, plus you're less confident about predicting how fast something will sell ... But yeah, I only booked in advance the first time I went to New York, after that I relied on tkts and getting deals while I was there. Didn't occur to me to use the deals at the box office though, because I'm an idiot  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 16, 2019 19:46:14 GMT
I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush! OK, my puzzlement was mostly for people who live here. But I've also bought tickets in person for a friend before she came from out of town to see it, so she could avoid the fees. Of course, be sure you have a friend who won't run away with your money first.  |
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