Photos - New York City Day Trip

**rdelong43065** · 03-15-2009, 12:29 AM

Made a day trip to New York City while visiting home in Pennsylvania last month. Some photos from the Staten Island Ferry, Trinity Church, Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

**ItzKatzTime** · 03-15-2009, 01:42 AM

Great pictures rdelong. Makes me wish I could take a trip back! Love Times Square and it's energy.

**kurt** · 03-15-2009, 06:26 AM

Awesome!

Any tips for visiting NYC for someone on a budget?

**Johnrudy** · 03-15-2009, 07:53 AM

thanks for sharing!

DD · 03-15-2009, 08:05 AM

Fabulous pics!!!

**Miss Kitty** · 03-15-2009, 08:37 AM

...awesome...they all look like postcards!

**rdelong43065** · 03-15-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by kurt

Awesome!

Any tips for visiting NYC for someone on a budget?

We did the day for very little money. The ferry is free. The subway cost 7 dollars for 4 rides. What's nice is that when you get on the wrong train, you can get off at the next stop and jump on the right one. Eat a slice of pizza or a stuff from a vendor. We drove over from PA and the Lincoln Tunnel was 8 dollars. Parked 2 blocks from Times Square and that cost the most at 34 dollars plus tip.

**kurt** · 03-15-2009, 02:58 PM

Thanks - I guess it's the room rate that's the tough part.

**rdelong43065** · 03-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by kurt

Thanks - I guess it's the room rate that's the tough part.

Yes, that is true. A few years ago I stayed in the Milford Plaza Hotel. 2 blocks from Times Square and near many of the theaters for 199.00 a night. The rooms are small and older, but that was a good deal for the location.

**thisnthat** · 03-15-2009, 04:30 PM

You were there last month? Must have been cold.

**GoodWitch58** · 03-15-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by kurt

Thanks - I guess it's the room rate that's the tough part.

Kurt, here is a web-site for a company I have been using for years for more reasonable accommodations in NY. I hate staying in hotels; I used to work for weeks at the time in NYC and I found this company for short term apartment. They are reasonable and I always felt as though I was experiencing the city as a local, not a tourist. That's my preference. the folks who run Metro-Home are wonderful and the apartments are clean, comfortable, and safe, and they have more room than the typical hotel. I prefer the East Side and love the bldg at 310 E.55th; also anywhere along 1st Ave;
but if you prefer another part of the city, they have places all over.

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PM me if I can help you. I have enjoyed New York many times on a budget and many times on an expense account--both experiences are fantastic. I love the city.

**rdelong43065** · 03-15-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by thisnthat

You were there last month? Must have been cold.

Cold, cold, cold.

**DuneLaker** · 03-15-2009, 07:40 PM

Rdelong. Just beautiful, meaningful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

**AAbsolute** · 03-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by rdelong43065

Cold, cold, cold.

uh, deja vu

My girls must be standing 200 feet from where your picture was taken...

**rdelong43065** · 03-15-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by AAbsolute

uh, deja vu

My girls must be standing 200 feet from where your picture was taken...

You know, it would be even stranger if they were taken on the same day. I was there on Feb 20.

**AAbsolute** · 03-16-2009, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by rdelong43065

You know, it would be even stranger if they were taken on the same day. I was there on Feb 20.

I wish I were there on Feb. 20. That photo was 12/07.

**eproperty** · 03-16-2009, 07:47 AM

Lovely pictures

**Mango** · 03-16-2009, 08:15 AM

Great shots. It's always funn to see other people's perspectives of NYC.

The POD hotel is inexpensive, clean and chic if one is just looking for sleeping accommodations : New York City Hotels: Pod Hotel Manhattan NYC discount accommodations near Radio City Music Hall Rockefeller Center Times Square

Also, Brooklyn is very close, has some wonderful restaurants if on a budget, and easily accessible to the City. Some of the views from Brooklyn of the Manhattan skyline are awesome. Some friends of mine stayed at this hotel for a few days.
Hotel le bleu. Very uber chic and quick access by subway to NYC. It was in the $200 a day range. Welcome to hotel le bleu, Brooklyn, New York | Welcome to a whole new world of luxury

Years ago, I took some friends from England to Cold Spring. A quaint town with incredible views of the Hudson. When they came back, they stayed there and took the train, which runs along the Hudson, into Grand Central. They got the best of both worlds. The Express line is about 45 minutes to GC with some spectacular views. Cold Spring is about 25 minutes North of me.

Hoboken, NJ is also very easy to get to NYC- and in the last 20 years has become very gentrified. I personally do not know of any accommodations there, but a simple Google search should gleen some info.

As far as food, there are many places to get good, nutritious and ethnic foods at budget prices. If I get a chance, I will write a blog.