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ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO DURING THE MORNING AND A
AFTERNOON.
Central Park 59th to 110th Streets New York, NY, 10021 6:00AM - 1:00AM Free
Metropolitan Musuem of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 10:00AM - 5:30PM $25 Adults $12 Students
Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10118 8:00AM - 2:00AM $34 - $80 Adults $27 - $47 Kids
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Statue of Liberty Liberty Island New York, NY 10004 9am - 3:30PM $18.50 Adults $9 Kids 4 - 12
St. Patricks Cathedral 14 East 51st Street New York, NY 10022 6:30AM - 8:45PM $5 Donation for Tour
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour Departs at Union Square at 11AM Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes Cost: $82
Sightseeing and pizza-tasting tour of Brooklyn Visit two of Brooklyn’s top pizzerias for included pizza and soft drinks See the Coney Island Boardwalk, Dumbo, Bath Beach, Sunset Park, and other areas See the filming locations for famous Hollywood movies like ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Annie Hall’ Travel in a comfortable coach departing from Union Square Fun and delicious way to explore the diverse borough
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ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO DURING THE MORNING AND A
AFTERNOON.
Grand Central Terminal 42nd Street & Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 5:30am - 2:00am Tours: $25 Adults $20 Kids
American Museum of Natural History 79th Street and Central Park West New York, NY 10024 10:00AM - 5:45PM $22 Adult $12.50 Kids $2-12
The High Line Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) Chelsea, New York Free 7AM - 7PM Check out Manhattan’s West Side abandoned rail track.
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The Brooklyn Bridge One of many signature landmarks of New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge is also one of the oldest suspension bridges in the country, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue (between 34th & 59th Streets) One of the most iconic places to shop in Manhattan.
Chelsea Market 75 9th Avenue New York, NY 10011
A block long and a block wide and just a short walk from the Hudson River in the area of Manhattan known as the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market has become in just fifteen years one of the greatest indoor food halls of the world, with more than thirty-five vendors purveying everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake. Attracting 6 million national and international visitors annually, it is one of the most trafficked, and written-about, destinations of any kind in New York City. Chelsea Market is a neighborhood market with a global perspective.
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ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO in th
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Wicked @ 7PM Gershwin Theatre 222 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019 Premium - $202 Mezzanine - $89 Orchestra - $89
The Lion King @ 7PM Minskoff Theatre 200 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 Premium - $199 Mezzanine - $99 Orchestra - $99
The Book of Mormon @ 7PM Eugene O’Neill Theatre 230 West 49th Street New York, NY 10019 Premium - $199.50 Mezzanine - $69 Orchestra - $99
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Times Square Between West 42nd & West 47th Streets New York, NY 10036
The Rink Rockefeller Center 600 5th Avenue New York, NY 10020 Skating Lessons $50
Comedy Club UCBT - East Village (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre) 153 East 3rd Street New York, NY 10095 7:30pm - Nat Towsen’s Downtown Variety Hour 9:00pm - Homeschooled: A comedic Lecture Series Entry: $9
Open Through April 15, 2018 General Admission skating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
SESSION HOURS OPEN DAILY 8:30AM - 10:00AM
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Skate Rental
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S K AT E L ES S O N S $50 | Daily from 9AM - 6PM Private lessons are 30 minutes of private instruction and include General Admission to The Rink.
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Call 212 332 7655 for lesson appointments & group reservations.
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ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO DURING THE MORNING AND A
AFTERNOON.
Coney Island 1208 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224
Bryant Park Sixth Avenue (between West 40th & West 42nd Street) New York, NY 10017
Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460 $36.95 Adults $26.95 Kids (3 - 12)
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Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 10AM - 5:30PM $25 Adults Free Kids (16 and Younger)
Explore Chinatown Chinatown NYC features a diverse selection of Chinese restaurants, including ones that serve Shanghais, Taiwanese, Pekingese, Cantonese, and Hongkonger cuisines. With so many great restaurants.
Eataly 200 5th Avenue New York, NY A mall dedicated to the cuisine of Italy, Eataly is impressive, overwhelming, decadent, fun, and frustrating all at the same time.
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places to eat
some of the best places to eat in new
w york city.
Levain Bakery 167 West 74th Street New York, NY 10023 Breakfast
Russ & Daughters 179 E Houston Street New York, NY 10002 Breakfast
El Rey Luncheonette 100 Stanton Street New York, NY 10002 Breakfast
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Jack’s Wife Freda 224 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10012 Breakfast
Jing Fong 20 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10013 Cantonese & Dim Sum
Nom Wah Tea Parlor 13 Doyers Street New York, NY 10013 Dim Sum
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Hanoi House 119 Street Marks Place New York, NY 10009 Vietnamese
Le Coucou 138 Lafayette Stree New York, NY 10003 French
Katz’s Delicatessen 205 East Houston Street New York, NY 10002 Jewish Delicatessen
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Superiority Burger 430 East 9th Street New York, NY 10009 Vegetarian Burgers
Momofuku Noodle Bar 171 First Avenue New York, NY 10003 Asian American
Los Tacos No. 1 75 9th Avenue New York, NY 10011 Taqueria
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transportation
MTA—Subways and Buses If you can’t walk to your destination, mass transit is the next-best way to get around. The City’s rail and bus system is run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and known as MTA New York City Transit. It’s inexpensive, environmentally friendly and a great way to see sights throughout the five boroughs—and it operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Subways The easiest and quickest way to travel around NYC is by public subway train. Riding the subway is also a fantastic way to feel like a local during your stay in New York.
Fast facts: • Subway trains operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • For $2.75 (the cost of a single ride when using a pay-per-ride MetroCard), you can use the The system is accessible to passengers with system citywide and transfer to other subway visual, hearing and mobility disabilities. lines as many times as you need, as long as you For more information, consult the MTA’s don’t exit the system through a turnstile. accessibility guide and its list of accessible • You can transfer from bus to subway or subway stations. vice versa within two hours of using your MetroCard. (The free transfer does not apply if Purchasing a MetroCard is your first step to you leave a subway station through a turnstile getting around on subways and buses; you and want to get on another subway line.) must put a minimum value of $5.50 on the • Subway stations on the same line are card when initially buying it. You can do so generally about 8 to 10 blocks apart. at subway stations, from either automated • The subway does not travel to Staten Island. machines (which accept cash, ATM bank cards To get there, board the free Staten Island Ferry and regular credit cards) or booth attendants or take a bus. (cash only). When you use a pay-per-ride You can get a free subway map from booth MetroCard, a single subway or bus ride costs attendants or at any Official NYC Information $2.75. An Express Bus ride costs $6.50. Riders Center, or download one from our Maps & can buy a pay-per-ride card, an unlimited Guides section. You can also visit the MTA’s MetroCard or a SingleRide card—the last of Trip Planner for a customized route (but it’s these costs $3, is sold at vending machines still a good idea to carry a subway map when only, doesn’t allow transfers and must be used you’re out and about). The Trip Planner offers within two hours of purchase. An unlimited routes for MTA bus lines as well. Subway lines MetroCard allows users to ride as often as they sometimes change routes or temporarily stop like within a fixed time period: options include running—especially on weekends and late unlimited cards that last for seven days ($31) or nights during weekdays—so be sure to check 30 days ($116.50). There’s also a $1 surcharge for up-to-date MTA service information at mta. on the purchase of a new MetroCard. To avoid info or by calling 718-330-1234. the charge, customers can refill an existing card. The MTA offers discounts for seniors (over Buses age 65) and disabled riders, as well as a “bonus” Public buses are a scenic way to see the City credit of 11% for purchases of $5.50 or more on and reach destinations not convenient to a pay-per-ride cards. Also, up to three children subway stop. It’s also worth noting that mass with a maximum height of 44 inches each can transit is central to New York City’s efforts to get on subways and buses for free when they become more environmentally friendly, and are traveling with a fare-paying adult. For the a growing number of NYC’s buses are hybridmost up-to-date information on MetroCard electric models. prices, visit mta.info. Page 26 | NYC Guide Book Snow Removal Union
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Fast facts: • All City buses accept the MetroCard and exact coin change (no pennies or paper money). • Check the route sign on the front of the bus before boarding to ensure it’s the bus you want, and make sure you know if it’s making all stops or only “limited” stops (the limited buses don’t make all stops along the route). • Enter and pay at the front of the bus. The exception to this is on SBS (Select Bus Service) routes, where payment kiosks are on the sidewalk next to the bus stop. • A single fare will take you any distance until the end of the route. • Many buses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but be sure to check whether your route offers overnight service. A schedule and route map posted at the bus stop indicate when the bus should arrive and where it will go. • Buses run about every 5 to 15 minutes, or at longer intervals, depending on the time of day. • If you have a smartphone, you can scan the QR code at the bus stop to receive information about when the next bus is expected to arrive. • Buses generally stop every other block on avenue routes and every block on cross-street routes. Late at night, from 11pm to 5am, bus drivers will stop wherever you ask them to— as long as they feel it’s safe. • MTA service information is available at mta. info or by calling 718-330-1234. The MTA website tripplanner.mta.info is the most reliable source for up-to-date information about routes and fares. The Roosevelt Island Tram With the swipe of a MetroCard, the Roosevelt Island Tram gives you an aerial view of Midtown East along its path from 59th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan to Roosevelt Island, located in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. The tram got its start in the early 1900s, taking Page 28 | NYC Guide Book Snow Removal Union
passengers halfway across the Queensboro Bridge, where an elevator would then transport them down to the island. Today, it provides direct service for more than 2 million riders seven days a week (Sunday–Thursday, 6am–2am; Friday–Saturday, 6am–3:30am), with transfers available to MTA subways and buses. For more information, visit rioc.com. Taxi The City’s fleet of yellow taxicabs and green Boro Taxis is regulated by the Taxi and Limousine Commission. Grabbing a cab can be ideal when tired feet, heavy luggage or shopping bags weigh you down. Fast facts: • Taxis are available 24 hours a day. • Hail taxis whose numbers are illuminated on top—they’re on duty. • Board and exit the cab curbside. • Hotel doormen can hail a cab for you; a $1 tip is customary for this service. • Minimum metered fare is $2.50, which increases 50 cents every fifth of a mile or every minute, depending on how fast you’re traveling; there is also a New York State tax surcharge of 50 cents per ride. • An additional $1 surcharge is added to the meter Monday–Friday, 4–8pm, and a 50-cent surcharge is added at night, 8pm–6am. • All taxis accept cash and most accept credit cards. • Tip 15–20% at the end of a trip; tolls are extra and added to the metered fare. • Dial 311 in NYC to inquire about lost items or other concerns; visit the Taxi and Limousine Commission website for more info and the organization’s fare information page for additional fare details as well as specifics regarding different destinations. Car If you’re planning to drive around the City, use Google Maps to help you navigate New York City roads. Also, make sure you know where to park. You may want to use a site like
bestparking.com to compare parking rates and locations from a number of companies or an app like SpotHero where you can book a parking spot in advance. Be aware, though, that the site’s listings are not complete. If you need to rent a car, it may be worth considering Zipcar and Enterprise which offer car-share programs that allow members to book vehicles for as little as an hour and as long as a week, 24 hours a day. Other Walking and public transit are excellent ways to get around New York, but you can also travel the City by bike, pedicab, ferry or even helicopter if you so desire. Take a different route, and you just might see the City from a whole new angle.
NYC by Bike Biking the City is good for the environment and your body, and can often be faster and cheaper than fuel-powered transportation. Cycling hotspots like Central, Riverside and Prospect Parks are great options for hitting the City on two wheels, as are bike paths along the Hudson and East Rivers and on many bridges—but all of NYC is bikeable. Check out Ride the City to find the safest route from point A to point B and Transportation Alternatives for NYC biking resources. In addition, the NYC Department of Transportation publishes a downloadable bike map and a guide to biking in the City.
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Citi Bike is New York City’s bike-sharing system, and it has gained a quick adoption since its inception in May 2013. There are thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations, available 24/7 every day of the year. Unlock a bike at any station, ride wherever you want and check in the bike at any other station. Daily, weekly and annual passes are available. Plenty of operations rent bikes by the half day and full day, with many such places located near the major biking destinations mentioned above. Some, like Bike and Roll New York and Blazing Saddles, also offer guided tours or suggested itineraries for independent exploration. If you want someone else to do the pedaling for you, hop in a pedicab (sometimes called a “bike taxi” or “bicycle rickshaw”). You won’t have to look too hard in the busier parts of Manhattan—the drivers aren’t shy about offering their services.
visit the NYC Ferry website. NY Waterway operates commuter ferries between points in Manhattan and New Jersey, and harbor and sightseeing cruises. NYC by Helicopter Seeing New York by air is an unforgettable experience, and the City offers helicopter tours for the adventurous and just plain curious. Here are some choices: Liberty Helicopters (800-542-9933) runs several tours of the City; Helicopter Flight Services, Inc. (212-355-0801), will personalize sightseeing tours and charters; and New York Helicopter Charter, Inc. (212-361-6060), allows you to choose from three options: the Liberty Tour, the Central Park Tour and the Grand Tour, which combines the first two tours and also flies over many other essential NYC attractions.
NYC Cruise Information New York City is one of America’s top cruise NYC by Ferry ports. Passengers from New York City can As a waterfront city, New York is home to cruise to the Caribbean year-round and may an extensive ferry system that can get you also cruise to the Northeast, Canada, Bermuda, uptown, downtown and across the rivers to England and many other destinations around Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and the world. New Jersey. Recent infrastructure improvements ensure The Staten Island Ferry is a staple of many smooth sailing for the cruise passengers who morning commutes—and taking a ride on it is pass through New York City. In Manhattan, a must-do on any sightseeing itinerary. In use the renovated Manhattan Cruise Terminal since 1905, the route between Staten Island welcomes some of the world’s most and Manhattan’s Whitehall Ferry Terminal is prestigious ships, while the state-of-the-art a glorious 5-mile, 25-minute mini-cruise with Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook is the great views of the Statue of Liberty, New York port for Cunard and Princess Cruise ships, Harbor and Lower Manhattan—and it’s free. including the luxurious Queen Mary 2 and the Royal Princess. Below is a listing of information NYC Ferry is a city-wide transportation for each terminal. network, with East River docks at 34th Street and Wall Street multiple stops in Brooklyn New York Cruise Terminal and Queens as well as Governors Island and Piers 88, 90 and 92 Rockaway Beach. You can take a boat ride for 711 Twelfth Ave. (at W. 55th St.) the cost of a subway ride—and children under 212-246-5450 44” ride for free. For the full map and schedule, Page 30 | NYC Guide Book Snow Removal Union
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Pier 12 at Clinton Wharf 72 Bowne St. (bet. Van Brunt and Imlay Sts.) Traveling with Pets If you’re bringing a dog or cat along on your NYC adventure, you’ll have no trouble getting around—but it’s important to know the rules. Only small-size pets in carriers are allowed on MTA buses, subways and trains, as well as in taxis. Properly harnessed service animals are also permitted on mass transit. Taxi drivers may, at their discretion, pick up dogs without carry cases. The City is also home to several pet-taxi companies that can help transport pets that are not allowed on ordinary public transit.
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