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Finding Your Way Around Manhattan
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New York is big and congested, but the design of the city is a very logical grid system with streets going east and west and avenues running north and south. If you aren't daunted by traffic, then you may find driving around the city is not a problem. The problem is parking which can get very expensive. We have found it more convenient to park in the Port Authority Garage right near the exit from the Lincoln Tunnel if you are entering the city from the NJ Turnpike or a cheap, open parking lots near the Javits Center (11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets) and take cabs around town. The fares are a lot less expensive that parking in downtown garages at $25 per hour and up.
There is always the subway and buses, but if you are new to New York, you will find the subway confusing at best. It is an acquired skill that takes nerve at first, but if you study up it can be useful for an extended stay on a budget. To see the city as an unabashed tourist we recommend buying a guide book, a good map and taking one of the tours listed below.
Recommended New York City Guidebooks
There are dozens in print. Below are three that we recommend.
Recommended New York City Map Guides
Cheap, yet indispensible.
Helpful Links
Metropolitan Transit Authority - bus and subway information, routes, etc.
NYC Blogs - subway maps by borough of the city.
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Accompanied by a professional tour guide, see all of Manhattan from Uptown to Downtown - the new Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Flatiron building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy and Battery Park, where you will board a ferry on a one-hour cruise with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island and Brooklyn Bridge. Resume tour at Battery Park driving up to Central Park, the Cathedral St. John the Divine, Grant's Tomb, Harlem, the Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and more. Also included is a tour of United Nations, and lunch at Applebees! Starting from $79 per person More Information
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Your sightseeing tour ticket is valid for 48 hours and you can hop on and hop off the double-decker buses at any of the 40 stops in Manhattan. Spend as much time as you wish to explore, sightsee or visit attractions before boarding the next bus to continue your tour. This is a great way to see New York City's landmarks at your own pace! There's an Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and a Night Tour too!
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When you hit the Big Apple, the last thing you need is to be hit in the pocket. The perfect solution is right here! Purchase this fantastic pass for 1, 2, 3 or 7 consecutive days, and you enjoy free entry to over 40 attractions and discounts at restaurants, along with many other value added offers. For great value and convenience - Book Now! Starting from $49 per person More Information
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