Everything & Anything New York City

johannalf88

And 19 mins to walk... Think we will be walking then- unless it is raining of course!! Then it will be totally worth it! :rotfl:

Thanks, I didn't think google would take into account rush hour (but I do know their Sat Nav version does- clearly not thinking!)

bb69

johannalf88 wrote: »

Well I am coming to NYC on Tuesday! But goin to Boston TOMORROW! :j

Don't have any questions apart from the one no-one answered. :rotfl:

Would it be worth taking a taxi from Penn Station to Affinia Shelburne on Lexington Ave (think its around 39st without looking) at 6pm? How bad is rush hour? Would it be just as quick to walk it?
(Not taking subway with bags at rush hour- I hate people who do that!! :rotfl: )

Have a wonderful time! Walking would be fine, depends how tired you are though. I think I would take a Taxi or a Bus - Its a lovely hotel, hope you enjoy your stay and the city!

bb69

Ok.. How about celeb spotting in NYC - Who have you seen?

I'll start
Richard Thomas (Johnboy Walton) - Times Square

All in the same day, on a separate trip:
Frank Lampard Jnr - Meatpacking district
Tinie Tempah - Soho
Alice Cooper - Union Square

jackieblack

bb69 wrote: »

Ok.. How about celeb spotting in NYC - Who have you seen?

I'll start
Richard Thomas (Johnboy Walton) - Times Square

All in the same day, on a separate trip:
Frank Lampard Jnr - Meatpacking district
Tinie Tempah - Soho
Alice Cooper - Union Square

A game I'm particularly hopeless at as I rarely know who any of these people are.
I wouldn't recognise Frank Lampard Jnr or Tinie Tempah if I fell over them.

johannalf88

We are going to see Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce on Broadway... Does that count?!!

I have to agree with Jackie... Wouldn't recognise most "celebrities"!

I got excited seein Jools Holland in London once, but he does live nearby!

nutty1

does anyone know of a transfere service from airport to the hostel my son is staying in new york thanks

greenface

kathrynt wrote: »

does anyone know of a transfere service from airport to the hostel my son is staying

Yes just phone my uncle he will sort it all out for you no problems .

nutty1

greenface wrote: »

Yes just phone my uncle he will sort it all out for you no problems .

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Savvy_Sue

kathrynt wrote: »

does anyone know of a transfere service from airport to the hostel my son is staying in new york thanks

Without knowing which airport and which hostel / where it is, that's an impossible question.

There are 'shuttle services', which are basically minibuses. They're not particularly recommended, as you may go all round the houses and not make much saving over a taxi.

Is there a reason why your son can't use a taxi or research the public transport options?

nutty1

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Without knowing which airport and which hostel / where it is, that's an impossible question.

There are 'shuttle services', which are basically minibuses. They're not particularly recommended, as you may go all round the houses and not make much saving over a taxi.

Is there a reason why your son can't use a taxi or research the public transport options?

its from jfk to amsterdam ave, think taxi will be too expensive and hes never been before so don't know much about public transport