mazza
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Going for first trip to New York in October - I know planning early. Any ideas on places to stay - don't really want to spend too much on accommodation but want something nice.
Also any ideas about surrounding area as we are there for a week we thought we might venture further afield for a few days.
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junemc
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Hi, we went to New York as part of a three week stay in US. It was fabulous, stayed in the Jolly Hotel, Manhattan, it was wonderful, we booked with Trailfinders and got a good deal, worth a try they will only book hotels if you want. I hadnt wanted to visit Ground Zero before we went, but felt almost compelled to go and was glad I did. It was extremely moving and I was in a heap, particularly when this guy started singing 'Amazing Grace', without any accompaniment or anything it was very atmospheric, difficult to explain.
Absolutely loved everything about N.Y and you will too. We walked across Brooklyn Bridge, went to Statue of Liberty. You must ride the subway, it is great and people so helpful. Have a great journey. June x 
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Delicious
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Have lunch at the Boat House in Central Park(This is a must). Greenwich Village is so beatiful. You will see much more if you take a bus tour, very good value too. Have a drink in Trump Tower and you never know who you could see.
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Aussie2007
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We had a New York apple greeter - google. They are volunteer guides & will take you to some interesting places & show you through the eyes of a local. You can request an itinerary or leave it up to them which is what we did & was great. Highly recommended.
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GILL3SQ
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There has been a previous post on NYC. So worth a look back as there was lots of info there.
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amelica2
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Mazza
Went to New York many years ago before YS was born, but he is off there next weekend to celebrate his 30th birthday 
Will let you know what he thought of it and any ideas (although some may be off the wall for you as they would for me  ). I know he wants to see a baseball game.
I loved China Town, boat trip around the island (Circle Line), Statue of Liberty. I even had dinner at the top of one of the Twin Towers  .........think YS will visit Ground Zero.
What a lovely holiday to look forward to. 
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mazza
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Thanks for all of the ideas - had heard about the guides but didn't know how to find out about them so thank you Aussie.
Will look back through the threads for the other post.
Am really looking forward to planning the trip.
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jayra
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NYC is a wonderful city with a unique atmosphere - OH and I have visited 4 times in past 5 years, most recently last month. We were lucky enough to stay in the Upper Westside on our first trip at the Hotel Lucerne on West 79th Street (also try On the Avenue Hotel). Since then we have returned to the Lucerne once and the last two trips rented apartments in traditional Upper Westside brownstone buildings. The neighbourhood is residential on the cross streets - lovely brownstones,but busy and bustling on the Avenues (Amsterdam, Broadway and Columbus). There are great restaurants, cafes and diners where the locals eat and some really nice 'different' shops. It's a great area to stay as you can walk out in the evening amongst the local New Yorkers and feel safe - if you've been out all day exploring downtown/other neighbourhoods, it's great to know that there are such good places to spend the evening. (In fact, we have always felt safe in New York even although we travel on the subway and buses at all hours) You are also five minutes walk from Central Park which is a must see, particularly on a Sunday, when the locals are out in force to enjoy the space.
There is so much to see and do, that it's worth getting a Lonely Planet or Time Out Guidebook to plan your trip. Also worth investing in the open top bus tours where you can hop on and off - doing this on first day gives you a real picture of the layout and which areas you want to explore further.
For us it's about a few of the iconic things to see once and then exploring the neighbourhoods on foot - we love Brooklyn Heights, free Staten Island ferry, Gramercy Park area, the West Village, Soho, Tribeca, etc., etc.!
Whatever you do - I bet you'll want to return!
Enjoy - J x
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whitleybay
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Hi Mazza I am going in August with my S +D, I am really looking forward to it, first time there. I got my hotel v reasonable from Hotel.com you may want to give it a look.
Have a great time.
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mazza
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Jayra how did you go about organising the rental properties - they sound really interesting?
Whitleybay I looked back through the posts as had been previously suggested. I hadn't realised that you could go back for longer than 3 months!!! Found the previous post on New York and as was suggested it is full of useful tips. Look forward to hearing about how you get on in August.
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chaddychick
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I second everything Jayra has said about things to do and see in NYC as we live a couple of hours from NYC and have been many times for day trips and done pretty much the same things. We have a really good book of walks to do in different neighbourhoods but would definitely recommend all the usual touristy things first.
If you want to go further afield you will almost certainly need to hire a car whereas in NYC you almost certainly don't want a car.
If it would be a problem for you driving in the Manhattan traffic you can take the train, for example ,from Manhattan to Newark Airport to hire a car and then be on your way to places such as Philadelphia (2 hours), Washington DC (4 hours) or Upstate NY (2 hours).
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Scarlets
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I stayed in a few different places. The last time was the Holiday Inn ( the one near Macy's ).
You must go and see the Statue of Liberty. Dont go on a tour. Take the Statton Island ferry. It is free and you see the same.
You can buy a ticket for the big red bus. It takes you all over and you can get off and on whenever you like.
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intray
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I've been loads of times and aways use Urban Living vacational rentals. It is worth checking them out if there are 3 or more in your party. Believe me you will not spend much time in your room. The good thing about renting is you don't have to tip the doorman every timeyou pass through the hotel lobby.
It does not matter where you stay in Manhattan as long as you are only a short walk to a subway. I'd steer clear of China town lower east. We always stay upper west between 46 and 55 streets are busy until late evening you don't feel threatened out late and walking distance to Broadway.
I'd better stop or I'll be typing all night. Enjoy your trip.
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