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Subway

Subway, New York City

 273 Reviews  Taking the New York subway was much easier than we had hoped. For one thing, get a Metro map when you arrive in NY - the one I printed off the internet was too small to be useful. The subway will get... 

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Taxis

Taxis, New York City

 105 Reviews  Wouldnt be a trip to NY without a journey in a famous yellow cab, dont be worried by stories about rogue taxi fares etc, they are all licensed and you can agree a price before you get in, add a couple... 

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Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal, New York City

 29 Reviews  Grand Central Station is beautiful. Its nice to see its classical style preserved, unlike Penn Station. The Metro North runs to Grand Central Station from the suburbs north of New York, Connecticut,... 

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LaGuardia

LaGuardia, New York City

 13 Reviews  Beware of this company. They offer bus transport to Penn Station from La Guardia but they do not go directly to Penn Station as their brochure and anyone that you might talk to at the airport might... 

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John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy, New York City

 39 Reviews  Thanks everyone for your help. Our plans to stay in the city fell through at the last minute so we wound up at the Comfort Inn in downtown Brooklyn about 2 miles from the Brooklyn Cruise terminal. My... 

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Newark Liberty International

Newark Liberty International, New York City

 16 Reviews  16 miles from Manhattan sits the Newark Airport, one of three major international airports serving NYC. Newark has to be one of the worst airports I have used for numerous reasons. One, it is so... 

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MTA Busses

MTA Busses, New York City

 10 Reviews  New York City's many sightseeing sites are all accessible to MTA buses and the subway. The best way to see the sights is by bus. There is a web site that lets you tour Manhattan's sights as if you... 

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Walking

Walking, New York City

 14 Reviews  You see more of the city just by walking. Take good shoes, and be fit! It is about 5 miles from Ground Zero to Central Park. You will, however, pass through a number of areas, and see many different... 

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Amtrak

Amtrak, New York City

 9 Reviews  New York's Penn Station (code: NYP), used to be the terminal station for the Pennsylvania Railroad (hence the name of the station). Nowadays, it is the station used by Amtrak, as well as the Long... 

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NYC Water Taxi

NYC Water Taxi, New York City

 4 Reviews  The New York Water Taxi offers commuter service between Manhattan and other points along New York City’s coastline. It is great fun. Here are some of the stops the water taxi makes along the East... 

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Helicopter

Helicopter, New York City

 3 Reviews  While on a visit to New York, I just had to go on a helicopter tour over the city. The tour was pretty expensive and only lasted a few minutes. However, the thrill of flying over one of the world's... 

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www.hopstop.com

 4 Reviews  As this is the most comprehensive website for public transportation directions in New York, even New Yorkers use is all the time. It will give you directions, estimated travel time plus walking... 

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Limited Time in NYC

Limited Time in NYC, New York City

 NelleYak Says:  Contrary to what most might advise, with such a short period of time in NYC, you might want to consider one of the tour busses. The tours are varied in length,... 

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parking garages in NYC

parking garages in NYC, New York City

 gwened Says:  I used to park by madison square gardens, but it was severalyears ago not back in the big apple, cheerspickk any you want here map and prices will tellyouhappy... 

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Carriage Ride

Carriage Ride, New York City

 machomikemd Says:  ride around the central park in a horse drawn carriage! the cost of a 45 minute ride is a mindblowing $ 90 (expensive if you're just alone but very cheap is... 

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Grayline New York Sightseeing Tours

Grayline New York Sightseeing Tours, New York City

 mariahc1 Says:  We used the Grayline Sightseeing Tour services on both of our trips to New York City. It is a really great way to see the city especially if you are travelling... 

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long distance buses

long distance buses, New York City

 mindcrime Says:  The second time we visited NY we had time to travel to other cities too, and one of the best things we did was to travel to another city with MEGABUS.It's a low... 

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Path Train

Path Train, New York City

 jo104 Says:  If like me you happen to be staying in Jersey city it is only a 15min ride into town on the Path train so perhaps something to think about when you are... 

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www.publicroutes.com

www.publicroutes.com, New York City

 adamhunger Says:  If you are visiting New York City or surrounding suburbs including Westchester, Nassau Counties, or town in New Jersey, plan your trip using... 

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Airtrain

Airtrain, New York City

 Gypsystravels Says:  The Airtrain is one of the easiest, most economical ways of getting to and from Kennedy Airport. There are a few ways of boarding the Airtrain which is easily... 

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Super Shuttle to New York

Super Shuttle to New York, New York City

 Deborahtnc Says:  I am not sure how I feel about the Super Shuttle. We flew into Newark and had bought vouchers for to and from New York through Orbitz so it was already paid... 

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Grayline Sightseeing

Grayline Sightseeing, New York City

 daryll Says:  Grayline sightseeing is a good choice for those coming to New York for the first time and yet had little time to explore.If you get 3 day ticket which cost USD... 

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Transfers from LaGuardia Airport

Transfers from LaGuardia Airport, New York City

 devil66 Says:  There are many ways to transfer from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Manhattan. They are well summarized by the official airport... 

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George Washington Bridge

George Washington Bridge, New York City

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The George Washington Bridge connects Manhattan to New Jersey, and is the 13th largest suspension bridge in the world. With about 300,000 vehicles crossing each... 

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Air Train Station

Air Train Station, New York City

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Jamaica Station is accessible by train, subway, bus, car, or on foot. · Elevators · Escalators · Public Telephones · Restrooms · Flight Information Displays ·... 

Top 3 Hotels in New York City

Casablanca Hotel

 1 Review and 1882 Opinions  This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside... 

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Andaz Wall Street

 1 Review and 585 Opinions  The brand new Andaz by Hyatt is a marvel of modern design done right. The staff and facility are... 

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Library Hotel

 3 Reviews and 1261 Opinions  The Library is a good little hotel but the frustration is it could be a great hotel. Great concept... 

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 way more expensive to do especially the atrocious parking rates for manhattan but is very handy of a friend or relative will drive for you hehehe and since my... 

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