Hiya,
My husband (54) and I (50) are going to New York for every week on ninth Might (we stay within the UK).
I hope the fantastic commentators right here may have options for locations to eat, issues to do, issues to keep away from… neither of us have been earlier than and it’s a bit overwhelming with the huge quantity of data accessible on-line!
We’re attempting to do it in a little bit of a finances acutely aware approach – we predict consuming out will likely be considerably costlier than we’re used to within the UK, so need to trim our prices elsewhere the place we are able to, any money-saving suggestions welcomed!
We’ve booked tickets to climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, and are taking a look at reserving the Empire State Constructing and 9/11 memorial.
1. We’ll every have a 15kg ish suitcase – is it simple sufficient to get to our lodge in Instances Sq. West on the subway, moderately than taking a cab? The price distinction is sort of important!
2. It appears to be like like we are able to e book to go to the 86th and/or 102nd flooring of the Empire State Constructing – is it value going up the additional flooring? I’m simply undecided if the view can be *that* significantly better from increased up?
3. I’m veggie with a nut allergy, my husband is a dedicated carnivore who loves rib eye steak – options of excellent locations to eat that aren’t mega costly? We each eat any and all cuisines though I’m not a fan of quick meals.
In the identical vein, breakfast suggestions within the space of Instances Sq. West gratefully obtained!
4. We all know all the same old ‘must-do’ sights in New York – what ‘off the crushed observe’ or underneath the radar issues ought to we do?
5. What’s one of the best app for locating our approach round, and which subway routes/stops we’d like? We received’t have mobile reception, solely WiFi in free WiFi spots, so can’t be an app that depends on a cellular connection.
6. Any normal suggestions and tips gratefully obtained.
Thanks upfront! I’ll be checking again in over the weekend for those who want extra information – I didn’t need to write an enormous screed full of data you don’t want!
