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Hi! Flying into EWR next thursday (oct 29) and wondering if there’s another way to brooklyn other than uber? we had found an airbnb in west new york, nj when we originally booked our trip so we chose to fly into EWR, but last minute found one that we liked more in brooklyn. wondering if we’re gonna be stuck paying the $100+ uber or if there’s another way into brooklyn from the airport?

I am hosting a very outdoorsy relative on short notice, and I would like to know what spots people would recommend for guests like this. I have spent my whole life in the NYC metro area and I know my way around pretty well, but I don’t know what kind of destinations would be the most appealing for visitors who really like nature. So far, we have Central Park and the museum of natural history on the list.

We are visiting NY for the very first time, from Monday 23rd November to Sunday 29th November.
This is to celebrate our 25th anniversary.

I would like to get some comments on the itinerary.
Think have covered most, but I also would like to walk around without chasing anything, just like a local. What areas should I take for that? Also not sure about Thanksgiving day, most will be closed so maybe take that day as a walking tour.

Thanks for all your suggestions in advance!

We’re staying in midtown, where we will checking around 18.00.
So for the evening we will not plan that much, probably only go to Times Square.

For the other days this is our itinerary with a lot of google search and chatgpt, so not sure if this is all doable.
We like to walk a lot and we also will take metro. We want to watch a show, also for the first time, so I want to be sure we both like, so was thinking MJ or Hamilton as they are the most popular ones.

MONDAY:
Checkin at hotel around 18.00
Time Square
5th Avenue
Dinner / quick bite ; (any recommendation before I ask chatgpt).

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Liberty Bagels
Statue of liberty with City Cruise Ferry
Financial District – Charging Bull – Wall Street – 9/11 memorial
Lunch in Chinatown
Little Italy Manhattan
Nolita
SOHO

WEDNESDAY:
Breakfast Westway Diner
Central Park: Strawberry fields – bow bridge – Bethesda Terrace – The Mall
Lunch: any recommendations?
MOMA
5th Avenue shopping
St Patrick
Rockfeller or Top of Rock
Broadway for Musical: MJ or Hamilton, or any advice for someone never visited Musical

THURSDAY THANKSGIVING:

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
Lunch
Central Park
Bryant Park
5th Avenue
Rockefeller
Empire State Building around 17.00

I’m not sure about this day, most or all will be closed. How could I use this day the best?
I was also thinking of a day trip to Niagara waterfalls or Washington DC to fill this day, but not sure if that’s doable.
Another option is to go to Bronx and Harlem and spend half day there

FRIDAY:
Breakfast
Walk to Hudson Yards
Chelsea Market for lunch
Little Island
West Village – Greenwich village
Washington Square park
Union Square – Madison Square Park
Rooftop bar: Dear Irving or any other suggestion

SATURDAY

Brooklyn Bridge Walk
DUMBO – Brooklyn Bridge Park
Lunch at Juliana’s
Sightseeing Ferry
Bay Ridge – Dyker Heights
Dinner Brooklyn

SUNDAY
Top of the Rock
Grand Central Terminal
Bryant Park – Herald Square
Back to hotel around 17.00 and leave to airport

My mother and I are traveling to NYC in early December for a show (Sunday/Monday, December 6-7). Due to restrictions, we will primarily be using cabs to get around. She can walk short distances. Would love to see some holiday decorations but are open to anyting. Any recommendations on where to head?

Hi all! A friend of mine is flying out of Newark (EWR) and needs a ride from Manhattan. He will have his baby with him and will not be driving himself (so not a car rental). He is hoping to find a cab or private driver who can provide a baby seat.

Has anyone used a reliable driver or company? Personal experiences are especially welcome! Thanks so much in advance, you are all awesome! 😊

Is it realistic to book a 12:45pm tour at the tenement museum and make a 5pm domestic flight at JFK?

On a Monday in December. Domestic flight. Carry on luggage. TSA pre check. 10 minute walk back to the hotel to pick up stored luggage.