- Mar 4, 2011
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The Target: My parents & 2 aunts will be visiting NYC for a very short trip in early October during weekdays. My folks speak conversational English, but my aunts will be speaking near zero as they're visiting from Asia.
Duration: They arrive NYC from Boston likely around late morning. They'll only spend about 4-5 hours tops before heading to NJ to meet up with us for dinner after our work. Then next day, they want a quick visit in Manhattan again- 3-4 hours tops.
Objective:
DAY 1: The aunts are from Asia- and given this extremely limited time, it's in the best interest to only do iconic & touristy things. I'm thinking Greyline Bus tours + Top of the Rock and call it a day. Do lunch somewhere.
DAY 2: They want to hit up Statue of Liberty & eat and leave. I haven't been to the statue and I'm guessing it's likely very overrated vs time spent waiting.
Questions:
1. Getting around is likely best using Uber for this party of 4. But cheapest place to park for the day?
2. What's a good meal in NYC without too much waiting. I'm thinking pizza.
3. For DAY 1 what do you think? I keep reading bad reviews regarding the bus. Any alternatives bus lines? Or do something else entirely?
4. Same for DAY 2, just a walking tour of WTC + Wall St + Brooklyn Bridge instead should be better?
Duration: They arrive NYC from Boston likely around late morning. They'll only spend about 4-5 hours tops before heading to NJ to meet up with us for dinner after our work. Then next day, they want a quick visit in Manhattan again- 3-4 hours tops.
Objective:
DAY 1: The aunts are from Asia- and given this extremely limited time, it's in the best interest to only do iconic & touristy things. I'm thinking Greyline Bus tours + Top of the Rock and call it a day. Do lunch somewhere.
DAY 2: They want to hit up Statue of Liberty & eat and leave. I haven't been to the statue and I'm guessing it's likely very overrated vs time spent waiting.
Questions:
1. Getting around is likely best using Uber for this party of 4. But cheapest place to park for the day?
2. What's a good meal in NYC without too much waiting. I'm thinking pizza.
3. For DAY 1 what do you think? I keep reading bad reviews regarding the bus. Any alternatives bus lines? Or do something else entirely?
4. Same for DAY 2, just a walking tour of WTC + Wall St + Brooklyn Bridge instead should be better?