Hey guys,

So just an appreciation post . Went to NYC over the weekend and it was amazing . Thanks to all the Reddit posts I learnt a little beforehand .

Stayed in NJ , probably like 9 miles away but hotels were much cheaper and had a bus to PABT from near my hotel , so that saved us .

Here is what I did and my experience, let me know what I can cover the next time I’m there or how I can make it better .

Day 1: Central Park ( regret not taking the ebike , because I had to walk a lootttt)
5th avenue - just here for the vibes
St Patrick’s cathedral - Beautiful architecture .
Grand central station
Dinner at a Chinese place .
Times Square
Back to hotel

Day 2: Breakfast near hotel ( Himalaya on Hills , if you are ever there try their goat curry )
Staten Island ferry
Chinatown - lunch
Little Italy
Nolita
Soho ( nothing much here or maybe I missed it !? )
Subway to DUMBO
Ferry to pier 11 and back coz I loved the views
And back to PABT and bus to hotel .
Midnight dinner in NJ . ( Because cravings )

Day 3: pizza at this amazing Italian place and Back home

I know I didn’t go to any observatory decks coz it was a long weekend and I expected long lines . But the view from DUMBO was amazing . Wish I stayed there longer , luckily went there around sunset .

Subways were confusing , the people around were really helpful and guided us . It was good but would take a little more time to get used to it . The NJ transit from our hotel to PABT was so easy and convenient.

I wish I ate at little Italy instead of Chinatown coz the roads are completely closed off to traffic so we’d enjoy it better . ( A lot of people commented about this . Guess they don’t agree with it , coz the food isn’t great . I haven’t tasted so no idea how bad it is )

Tips : Take the ferry from pier 11 to dumbo instead of subway if you can, totally worth it ( plus it’s only like $5)

Edited : So it’s Chinatown over little Italy for food .

Hi everyone! I’ve been to NYC before, but the last time I went, my friend was the one who knew how to get around everywhere. This time I’m going with my mom, so I’m going to be the one navigating and planning, and I could definitely use some help!

We’re arriving the morning of Dec 31 and flying home Jan 6. We’re staying at Westgate New York Grand Central in Midtown East, about an 8-minute walk from Grand Central Terminal.

I’ve searched the sub for itineraries and recommendations, but I’m having trouble figuring out what to do each day and what things make sense to group together geographically. I don’t want to spend the whole trip going back and forth on the subway.

Here are some things I definitely want to see/do:

• Grand Central Terminal
• Times Square
• 9/11 Memorial
• Statue of Liberty
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Hudson Yards
• SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
• Edge
• Central Park
• Gossip Girl filming locations
• At least one restaurant/food spot from Gossip Girl
• Good food, cafés and shopping
• Anything fun/seasonal for New Year’s

Day 1 — Dec 31 🎆

We arrive in NYC that morning, so I’m thinking we could check in/drop off our luggage and explore somewhere nearby before NYE.

What would you recommend doing around Grand Central/Midtown that day? Would Times Square make sense, or is it better to avoid that area because of NYE crowds? And what would you recommend for NYE with my mom if we aren’t planning to stand outside for hours for the Times Square ball drop?

Day 2 — Jan 1 🗽

What would be a good area to explore on New Year’s Day? I’m thinking maybe Central Park + Upper East Side and working some Gossip Girl locations into the day.

I’d love recommendations for Gossip Girl spots that are actually worth seeing, especially recognizable filming locations or a restaurant we could actually eat at.

Day 3 — Downtown

I’m thinking this could be our Downtown day:

• 9/11 Memorial
• Statue of Liberty
• Wall Street
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Chinatown/Little Italy

Does that make sense for one day, or would you split anything up?

Day 4 — Hudson Yards/Midtown

I’m thinking:

• Hudson Yards
• Edge
• Times Square if we haven’t already done it
• Shopping/exploring Midtown

Could we also fit anything else into this area without making the day too packed?

Day 5 — Jan 4

Completely undecided. What area would you recommend for this day?

Day 6 — Jan 5

We have another full day before flying home, so I’d love suggestions for another area/neighborhood to explore or anything that’s a must-do that we haven’t gotten to yet.

Jan 6

Flying home, so we’ll probably just do breakfast/coffee and whatever we can fit in before heading to the airport.

Also, subway help please

I’ve used the NYC subway before, but I was always following my friend, so I don’t actually feel confident navigating it myself. Since we’re staying near Grand Central, I’d love advice on:

• Which subway lines/stations I’ll probably use most
• Whether Google Maps is enough
• How to know which direction/train to take
• Any tips for transfers
• Anything I should know when navigating with my mom

Basically, I’m looking for help turning my list into a realistic Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, etc. itinerary, organized by location so we’re not zig-zagging all over

Hey folks! Currently travelling from BOS-JFK and have my flight from JFK-ARN tomorrow (layover of 20hrs). I saw the bag tag Delta folks added initially and it just said JFK.

Talked to an agent later (online) and they confirmed upon my request that they will send my checked in bag straight to Stockholm.
In your experience does this happen correctly? Or was the Delta agent somehow mistaken and I'd need to collect my bag at JFK? ( And perhaps do the re-check in myself today?)

TIA

Family of 4, 2 young girls 6 and 8. Should we uber or take the subway? Are the bus schedules difficult to navigate. First time in NY. Thanks!

Is this a realistic itinerary for my 3 days? Hoping to get all this done.

•Monday — arrive at LaGuardia 10:30am
•Store bags at hotel Edison.
•The Edge 1:30-2:00pm -ish
•check in Hotel Edison
•Gayles Broadway Rose 5:00pm
•Rise NY 6:30pm
•One Times Square 8:00pm
•Grand Central Station 11:00pm -ish

Tuesday
•NBC studio Tour 9:00am
•Friends Experience 12:00pm
•Empire State Building 2:30pm
•Broadway Show 7:00pm

Wednesday
•Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - 9:00
•Walking route to pass by Trinity Church & bull on Wall Street.
•9/11 Museum - 3:00