New York & ?

Mands

izzitme wrote: »

It's looking pretty convincing for DC then. I assume that it would be easier in New York without a car?

Thanks again.

Well, it looks like I need to put in a vote for Boston then

It is a lovely city: it's friendly and relatively compact whilst still having distinct areas. The shopping is good, the people are friendly. It has quite an English feel to it. Most of what you would want to see is accessible on foot.

To be fair, I haven't been to DC. But I'd go back to Boston tomorrow if the chance presented itself.

NY = No car.

Happy planning,
Mands

bluenoseam

To be honest either Boston, DC or Philly would make great stops they're all easilly in range and all three have some awesome sights (note, don't wear any Yankees gear in Boston though ) as a change of pace from New York - so pick the one which best suits your budget & go for it. Oh and the trains are excellent - grab a copy of the paper & chill on your way down there enjoying the scenery as it goes by, i did that down to Red Bank in NJ and honestly it was as enjoyable a train journey as i've taken.

tarkytarks

We spent 4 days in Boston at the end of May and haven't been to DC yet so I'm biased towards Boston It's all very walkable and there was lots to do and see there too, it also has it's own metro system to get around!

sarflee

If you do decide to go to Washington DC, even if you don't take the train you must visit the station, I think it's called Union Street. We caught the train and arrived at the station and it was very dark and dreary but when I walked out into the main station it took my breath away! Have a fab time. I loved NY but slightly preferred DC, very different places. Never been to Boston.

Doshwaster

It's hard to decide between DC and Boston as both have so many things to offer in different ways. It really depends on what your tastes are. Both are well worth visiting so do one this time and save the other for another time!

If I had to choose, it would probably be Boston as there's more variety. DC can be a little heavy on the museums. Fine if you like that thing but others have a lower tolerance for them. The museums in Boston may not be as good but the city itself is more fun.

As others have said, don't even think about a car in NY and you really don't need one in Boston either as the city is so compact and the subway is very cheap and easy to use. DC is slightly more debatable but I still wouldn't bother.

If you are going in the summer months then all three cities can get very hot and humid - be thankful for air conditioning everywhere.

izzitme

Doshwaster wrote: »

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If you are going in the summer months then all three cities can get very hot and humid - be thankful for air conditioning everywhere.

Just back from 10 days in Florida so we are OK with the heat & humidity, but thanks for the warning.

izzitme

Would it make more sense to spend perhaps 3 or 4 days in Boston, NY & DC? Or skip NY altogether maybe?

Any advice. Thanks

bluenoseam

if it were me i'd consider 2 & 2 between New York & Boston, but it depends on your overall future plans, if you can afford to split them two holidays (one this year, one next) then i'd say do that - i can't speak for Boston, but you could spend 10 years in New York and still miss something. The subway systems over there make London look pretty amatuer to be fair and was pretty much as cheap as it gets - $25 for a week ticket (that was 2009 though) for all lines, London zone 1&2 is £8.30 a DAY on the tube...

Vikki_74

Just to chime in with my 2p's worth...would you ever fancy (or have the time / money) visiting anywhere else in New England in the next couple of years? If so, to me it makes more sense to combine NY, Washington and maybe Philadelphia as one trip then do Boston with other bits of New England as another holiday.

izzitme

Vikki_74 wrote: »

Just to chime in with my 2p's worth...would you ever fancy (or have the time / money) visiting anywhere else in New England in the next couple of years? If so, to me it makes more sense to combine NY, Washington and maybe Philadelphia as one trip then do Boston with other bits of New England as another holiday.

We have thought about the "New England In The Fall" trip, so I suppose we could do Boston then?

Hadn't realised how close Philadelphia is to NY & DC.