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New York New York, is it really THAT hell of a town?(Also Boston and Washington DC)
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Some may remember a thread I made a few weeks ago about visiting New York with the gf. We've finalized our plans, and it will be going there in early May for seven days.
Also, thanks to the guy that recommend airbnb, we got a pretty good price. We're going to be staying here;
http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24230
Which seems to be pretty close to Times Square and close to the subway.
So with that in mind, I'm hoping I can get as much recommendations of places to go, things to see. We'll do all the general touristy stuff, but I'm wanting to see if any New Yorkers can give me other cools stuff to do/see. I love bookstores, so any recommendations on that would be cool. How about places to eat?
Also, how feasable is it to take a day aside and take the train to Boston? Just as a day trip of sorts..what's to do there?
Finally, we have a four hour layover in Washington DC. Is that enough time to do some sight seeing?
Also, thanks to the guy that recommend airbnb, we got a pretty good price. We're going to be staying here;
http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24230
Which seems to be pretty close to Times Square and close to the subway.
So with that in mind, I'm hoping I can get as much recommendations of places to go, things to see. We'll do all the general touristy stuff, but I'm wanting to see if any New Yorkers can give me other cools stuff to do/see. I love bookstores, so any recommendations on that would be cool. How about places to eat?
Also, how feasable is it to take a day aside and take the train to Boston? Just as a day trip of sorts..what's to do there?
Finally, we have a four hour layover in Washington DC. Is that enough time to do some sight seeing?
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East Side: E53rd between 2nd and 3rd Aves.
Book stores: Check out Strand (Forbidden Planet and Midtown Comics if you like comics)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is probably the best overall museum in the city, but it's a real trip. Wander up museum mile (fifth ave from 71 or so up). The Frick is a pretty great museum.
If you want to see the black heart of American Capitalism, feel free to stroll up Park Ave from Grand Central.
Everyone loves Brooklyn and the Village except me, so go check that out.
Thanks for the suggestions. I would certainly check it out.
A one way express train for two leaving at 6:20 AM would cost you $198 and it would take 3 hours, 44 min. A regional train (which I assume makes stops) leaving at 6:55 AM would cost you $98 but take 4 hours and 16 minutes
It really depends on how much you want to see Boston. If you want to spend the money and time going there, you could go on the Duck Tour, go to the Museum of Science, explore Cambridge, etc. I personally don't think it's worth the hassle but here are links of things to do if you're interested
http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/thingstodo.asp
http://www.bostonusa.com/visit/bostoneveryday/be/whattodo
If you're in the city in early May there is a show that you HAVE to see. It's such a unique experience I would suggest it before any Broadway shows. It is a bit pricey though at $75 a ticket.
sleepnomorenyc.com
It's part theater, part arg, part dance show, part Shakespeare, all awesome.
Rayze is correct and incorrect at once. The idea of a "daytrip" to Boston from NY is a joke - it'll take you 8-9 hours to get there and back. Go for two days or don't go at all.
That said, the train may be convenient but the BoltBus will drop you off at South Station, cost $175 less than this listed price, and be a hell of a lot more flexible than Amtrak. But also subject to traffic.
I wouldn't chance it.
If your layover is in Reagan airport, you can get on the Metro right there, and it's about 20 minutes if you're extremely lucky with connecting trains to get up to the Smithsonian stop. Assume 30 minutes travel time there and 30 minutes back and you're already down to 3 hours.
Subract the time it will probably take you to get back through security in time to catch your next flight, and you're looking at maybe 2 hours tops. The national mall is huge, you'd probably have just enough time to walk to a single monument or museum before you have to be getting back on the metro to get back to your plane.
And that's if everything goes your way, and in this city, that's highly unlikely.
If your layover is in Dulles, it's about 45 minutes outside the city, so you're pretty much stuck in the airport for 4 hours. Find one of those airport restaurants with a bar and get a buzz on.
This city is worth a long weekend, so if you're looking for future trips, keep it in mind.
Edit: I forgot about this. I was at the national mall just 3 weekends ago, and they had drained and torn up the reflecting pool. There was a whole lot of renovation going on with the monuments, and I doubt that's finished. Not the best time to be seeing the mall, anyway.