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crgyro says:
Ice skating at "The Pond" at Bryant Park is free. It is the only FREE admission skate park in New York City. If you need to rent skates or a locker, the prices are as follows: Skates $10/pair, Locker $FREE (but a lock will cost you $10 if you don't bring your own), and they have a bag check for $7…
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antigonewanders says:
Restaurants in New York City tend to be expensive. I recommend that you buy easy meals from grocery stores (e.g. bread and cheese) and rely on them instead. If you are set on eating out, avoid touristy areas (e.g. Times Square), where prices tend to be exorbitant.
New York also offers many f…
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Comedy clubs
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#33 of 56 general tips & advice in New York
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guidovanweeren says:
If you like comedy and want to see some fresh, new and original stuff, go and visit some smaller clubs. I think it was great. For example Mo Pitkins, good laughs, nice food and even better performances. It scored 5 out of 5 for me. Another nice club was Bowery Poetry Club, a little bit more wierd, b…
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New York City
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#34 of 56 general tips & advice in New York
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tiffharg says:
If you are making your way to this East Coast city... be prepared... for greatness!! I had no idea what to expect in New York City. Although I was there during the Christmas/ New Year season I had a blast. At times I could not take the huge crowds, but it was well worth it.
Take the tram to Ro…
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Andy99 says:
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the central intercity bus station in New York City. Opened in 1950 the "Port Authority" (or PABT), as it is known, consolidated several independent bus stations into one large facility. Expanded over the years to cover two full city blocks, it is the world's busies…
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thosewholeft7 says:
I went to Harlem recently and decided to walk around on some of its most bustling steets by day. I decided to go for some good soul food and to get a chance to see the former homebase of a man who I believe was one of the most intelligent men who ever lived, Malcolm X. Unfortunately for this occas…
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nimrodk says:
The not-so-new Apple store on 57th street and 5th ave open 24hrs a days, 7 days a week.
They have around 30 IPhones on display, each is equipped with SIM which allow you to place calls to anywhere in the USA (and even Canada)
FREE.
Same with internet, there are around 30 laptops on display, f…
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anita11419 says:
Here are some tips on making your stay at New York City a bit easier by taking a guided tour is a good idea, even if you generally prefer flying solo. For one thing, it will help you get your bearings in this sometimes overwhelming city, for another, it's a great way to investigate out of the way a…
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Neelie1113 says:
A lot of people who come to New York City of course want to see the Statue of Liberty. Many of those people want to see it up close, not just from the downtown tip of Manhattan at Battery Park.
There's of course the small ferry that takes you to Liberty Island, and lets you go TO the Statue. …
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tiddleyboom says:
So, you've flown into Newark and have several choices to get into Manhattan. Among your choices are limos - $$$$$, taxi cabs - $$$$, train - $$, or, if you have some time and a spirit of adventure - the bus to the PATH train - $ (super cheap).
In fact, as of December 4, 2007, the cost of the N…
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sandykdr says:
You can visit the botanical garden of ny its in bronx. the tickets are cheap, under $10 and lots of informative and cool stuff.
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Africancrab says:
I have flown Delta Airlines about 4 times in all. My daughter and I flew on this carrier twice in 2007 to New York's JFK and generally found the service to be mediocre for the price they charge. Delta has always been on the expensive side even with the competition form other carriers.
In 2008 I f…
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stephiesipek says:
Last summer I spent 4 days in New York City. It was on of many stops of my 2 month USA-Safari.
Well anyway, I booked my hotel over the internet. It was not too expensive thats why I chose it. But when I arrived there, I couldn't believe my eyes. I had to share my bathroom with 3 other rooms.
So …
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Transitory says:
To get a metrocard to use the metro system, go to a toll booth if there is an actual person but you're best off having small denominations of money and using self-service with a kiosk.
The kiosks are simple enough, they ask if you want to continue in English or Spanish. Next question is if you w…
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In general
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#45 of 56 general tips & advice in New York
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Kzepeda says:
NYC is a little pricey depending on where you go, when you go and what you do! Get the subway pass for however many days you are there. Learn how to ride the subway. and DO IT. it will save you A LOT of money! We stayed off Times Square. La Quinta on Broadway and 32. Good location but just an O…
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