There has been loads of posts in the past on New York but...............

[asredastheycome]

................how do I search for them. The search always leaves the word New out as its too short or too common. I was hoping to do a bit of research about visiting but did not want to ask the same questions already asked.

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

Another New York thread won't do any harm.
It's the thread that never sleeps.

 

[goalscrounger]

Here you go!

NYC Recommendations

Off to New York this summer (second time) for my wife's delayed 40th. Any recommendations of things to do, places to eat/drink? We've got a few things planned but always keen to hear anything that might have gone under the radar. Yankees v Red Sox and the New York Derby (soccer) both on...

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NYC Trip - Advice Needed

We're planning on taking a trip to NYC next Summer as a delayed 40th present for my wife. Having been a few years back and doing 7 days in the city I'm hoping to take a few trips away whilst there (maybe staying overnight some places) - probably do 10 nights in total. Looking for advice for...

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New York Dec 2021 book with travel agent or on-line?

I am planning to go to New York early December 2021 to take in the Christmas atmosphere. I am assuming that we (including the US) are all vaccinated by then and covid is but a very bad memory. It is something of a trip of a lifetime for us as I am a total novice regarding travelling abroad even...

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[asredastheycome]

Here you go!

NYC Recommendations

Off to New York this summer (second time) for my wife's delayed 40th. Any recommendations of things to do, places to eat/drink? We've got a few things planned but always keen to hear anything that might have gone under the radar. Yankees v Red Sox and the New York Derby (soccer) both on...

fmttmboro.com

NYC Trip - Advice Needed

We're planning on taking a trip to NYC next Summer as a delayed 40th present for my wife. Having been a few years back and doing 7 days in the city I'm hoping to take a few trips away whilst there (maybe staying overnight some places) - probably do 10 nights in total. Looking for advice for...

fmttmboro.com

New York Dec 2021 book with travel agent or on-line?

I am planning to go to New York early December 2021 to take in the Christmas atmosphere. I am assuming that we (including the US) are all vaccinated by then and covid is but a very bad memory. It is something of a trip of a lifetime for us as I am a total novice regarding travelling abroad even...

fmttmboro.com

Thanks G/S

 

[Jedi boro]

Anything specific you want to know as some of those answers may be outdated now

As I was there for thanksgiving so I’ve traveled in the COVID era of that is one of your worries.

 

[asredastheycome]

No just general. Which airport to fly into. Best areas to stay, nightlife just usual things. Was thinking about going in May but all depends on if my son can get his holidays. Never been before so any info is gratefully accepted.

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

We stayed in the upper west side, near the Natural history museum.
Felt very safe walking around at night.
Nice restaurants , but not cheap.

 

[Jedi boro]

Airport with jfk or Newark are pretty similar. You tend to to get Newark if your staying midtown as it’s easier to get with traffic etc

JFK if you are looking for quick easy access air train to Jamaica station then train into penn

 

[Soutra]

If your flight into NY is a connecting flight then La Guardia is closer than JFK or Newark. It's very congested but you get through very quickly.

 

[shelbeam90]

I notice that there's a "new" daily , non-stop service to JFK operated by Aer LIngus from Manchester 13:10. T2. Return 18:25.

 

[goalscrounger]

No just general. Which airport to fly into. Best areas to stay, nightlife just usual things. Was thinking about going in May but all depends on if my son can get his holidays. Never been before so any info is gratefully accepted.

Which bands to see?

 

[Berwickhillbilly]

Which bands to see?

You could also go and see Ashley Fletcher, joining New York Red Bulls on loan apparently.

 

[buffaloboro]

You could also go and see Ashley Fletcher, joining New York Red Bulls on loan

No just general. Which airport to fly into. Best areas to stay, nightlife just usual things. Was thinking about going in May but all depends on if my son can get his holidays. Never been before so any info is gratefully accepted.

How old is your son?

 

[asredastheycome]

Which bands to see?

You are not wrong Goalscrounger. We are contemplating going to see Janis Ian in New York on what will probably be her last tour. Just realised that the dates I was tinking about coincide with the last game of the season and probably play offs.

Son is 36 buffaloboro but likes a lot of the same music I do. Don't think he is two fussed on NYC but he knows I have always wanted to go.

 

[buffaloboro]

Over 21 then , okay for bars etc I work in NYC , you’ll have. A great time and I’m sure once your son gets here he’ll enjoy it too

 

[goalscrounger]

Over 21 then , okay for bars etc I work in NYC , you’ll have. A great time and I’m sure once your son gets here he’ll enjoy it too

It's decent, but I mean, it's no Chicago

 

[changingman]

Here you go!

NYC Recommendations

Off to New York this summer (second time) for my wife's delayed 40th. Any recommendations of things to do, places to eat/drink? We've got a few things planned but always keen to hear anything that might have gone under the radar. Yankees v Red Sox and the New York Derby (soccer) both on...

fmttmboro.com

NYC Trip - Advice Needed

We're planning on taking a trip to NYC next Summer as a delayed 40th present for my wife. Having been a few years back and doing 7 days in the city I'm hoping to take a few trips away whilst there (maybe staying overnight some places) - probably do 10 nights in total. Looking for advice for...

fmttmboro.com

New York Dec 2021 book with travel agent or on-line?

I am planning to go to New York early December 2021 to take in the Christmas atmosphere. I am assuming that we (including the US) are all vaccinated by then and covid is but a very bad memory. It is something of a trip of a lifetime for us as I am a total novice regarding travelling abroad even...

fmttmboro.com

Ha, two of those are mine - sorry guys! Maybe we need an NYC sub-forum?

 

[changingman]

You could also go and see Ashley Fletcher, joining New York Red Bulls on loan apparently.

Really? I've just got a ticket to the Hudson River Derby at Red Bull Arena. Might have to snap up a replica shirt with Fletcher on the back if that's the case

 

[changingman]

Which bands to see?

This website is your friend if you're looking for gigs - https://www.ohmyrockness.com/

We've got Elton John when we're there (I know!) but will check back closer to the time as more will probs be announced. Fancied Beach House in Brooklyn but we're upstate midweek.

 

[wilkos_perm]

No just general. Which airport to fly into. Best areas to stay, nightlife just usual things. Was thinking about going in May but all depends on if my son can get his holidays. Never been before so any info is gratefully accepted.

I don't know if it's the same still but certainly for the KLM route flying into Newark got us there earlier than the JFK option (around midday), and then we flew out of JFK as that was later and gave us more time on our last day.

In terms of areas around midtown is the best for all the standard sights, times square, central park, empire state, 5th avenue etc.
There are more trendy and interesting neighbourhoods if that's what you want to seek out but for a first visit middtown is pretty convenient.