Everything & Anything New York City

bleepandbooster

Never been to see the SI Yankees, but we have been to see both the Mets and NY a few years ago. Checkout Stubhub for tickets if they have a home game when you are there. But the SI Ferry would be good views of the city and statue at night. Never been on the ferry late at night ...... but you should be ok !

We have just returned from Chicago where we went to see the Cubs vs the Mets. The Cubs lost 17-1 which is the highest score we have ever seen !!! And yes it was still very American and so much different to anything here in the UK. We love the way they pass the soda's etc along the row and the person buying passes the money back and if there is change back it goes back to the person buying. But then the tip goes back to the seller ........ Crazy !

Cofion
David

Savvy_Sue

bleepandbooster wrote: »

But the SI Ferry would be good views of the city and statue at night. Never been on the ferry late at night ...... but you should be ok !

we did SI ferry late at night (there and back just for the ride as it happens) and it was fine. Yup, views excellent!

TwinkleTwinkle_2

Hi
I am off to NYC, 2 weeks today! For 2 weeks
Just wondering if visiting Washington whilst we are there is doable in a day and if so, is there a cheaper train service than Amtrak to get there? had a look at the buses which are soooo cheap but take quite and few hours.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

bleepandbooster

Hello Twinkle

DC is very spread out so it could involve alot of walking or you could jump on a trolley bus tour with a bag of boiled sweets !

Not sure but if the train takes you to Union station which is by the Capital building you could walk the Mall viewing the war memorials Whitehouse etc.

Have a look on Google earth to see what you think ........ But it would be a long day. Best of luck.

Cofion
David

jackieblack

TwinkleTwinkle wrote: »

Hi
I am off to NYC, 2 weeks today! For 2 weeks
Just wondering if visiting Washington whilst we are there is doable in a day and if so, is there a cheaper train service than Amtrak to get there? had a look at the buses which are soooo cheap but take quite and few hours.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Assuming you mean Washington DC (rather than Washington state), it would be a bit like having a day trip from London to Manchester or Newcastle. You will spend longer travelling than you will get visiting.
If you want to visit DC, could you spend a couple of days and have an overnight stay? Would probably make the journey more worthwhile.

Backbiter

I'm off to NY next month with my family (3 kids), flying into Newark with United, arriving 1pm on a Sunday. I plan to book a minibus transfer from the airport to the hotel in Manhattan (Soho), but need to know how much time to allow for immigration so I can give the company an accurate pick-up time. Can anyone give an approximate wait time for UK passport holders on a visa waiver (with up to date ESTA etc)?

Many thanks

M4RKM

Backbiter wrote: »

I'm off to NY next month with my family (3 kids), flying into Newark with United, arriving 1pm on a Sunday. I plan to book a minibus transfer from the airport to the hotel in Manhattan (Soho), but need to know how much time to allow for immigration so I can give the company an accurate pick-up time. Can anyone give an approximate wait time for UK passport holders on a visa waiver (with up to date ESTA etc)?

Many thanks

Minibus? I'm hoping you mean a private transfer, and not a group shuttle service. Shuttles are unreliable, slow, and just don't work in New York. Book a Private Car (dial7 or carmel), or use public transportation.

1 hour for immigration regardless what passport you hold. It could be more, it could be less, but always factor in around an hour.

M

TwinkleTwinkle_2

Thank you so mucg for the advice! Not sure if we will make it to DC but we can try!

Backbiter

M4RKM wrote: »

Minibus? I'm hoping you mean a private transfer, and not a group shuttle service. Shuttles are unreliable, slow, and just don't work in New York. Book a Private Car (dial7 or carmel), or use public transportation.

1 hour for immigration regardless what passport you hold. It could be more, it could be less, but always factor in around an hour.

M

Yes, I mean a private transfer in a vehicle large enough to take five with luggage, so an MPV 7 seater, ideally. I have had a very reasonable quote from Carmel so I'll almost certainly book with them.

Thanks for the info on immigration times (and all the other great stuff you've posted on here).

M4RKM

Backbiter wrote: »

Yes, I mean a private transfer in a vehicle large enough to take five with luggage, so an MPV 7 seater, ideally. I have had a very reasonable quote from Carmel so I'll almost certainly book with them.

Thanks for the info on immigration times (and all the other great stuff you've posted on here).

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