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My partner and I will be taking a short vacation to NYC in mid-December. We’ll be staying in the Theatre District and will be seeing a show. My partner can stand and walk short distances, but uses a wheelchair for walks longer than a few minutes. We will be bringing his (manual) wheelchair with us. Looking for tourist tips. [more inside]
posted by southern_sky around New York, NY at 7:37 PM - 6 answers

Looking for an app that shows places of touristic interest on a map for New York City. Mostly interested in historic buildings and museums; cheap/unique dining suggestions would be a plus. Willing to pay but would prefer an up-front cost rather than a death by a thousand cuts "pay $3.99 to unlock the Central Park walking tour route" approach.
posted by nanny's striped stocking around New York, NY at 8:45 AM - 3 answers

I am travelling with my two year old and wife on Monday around noon to NYC and then going to an apartment by the Transit museum near borough hall. We will have a travel stroller, 2 backpacks and probably two carry-on sized suitcases. What are the exact directions that will lead to basically no more than 3 stairs at a time or and headaches--tell me which platforms, which stops, which entrances? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv around New York, NY at 11:28 AM - 3 answers

We're arriving to JFK and trying to figure out whether to grab a taxi to our hotel (365 Park Ave. S), a Lyft/Uber or brave a subway/bus trip? We'll have rolling suitcases, a carry-on bag and not much more.
posted by lois1950 around New York, NY at 10:13 PM - 10 answers

My awesome partner will be in NYC for the week next week, Sunday through Friday for a workshop -and staying downtown/wall st. Wondering what the hive mind can recommend in terms of cool stuff going on next week that might be off the radar? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 around New York, NY at 11:31 AM - 9 answers

First time flying out of SWF (driving up from city). What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around New York, NY at 1:02 PM - 2 answers

I’m taking my girls (10 & 14) to New York City for 3 days in late June. It’ll be their first visit and I’ve begun the utterly impossible task of planning the perfect itinerary. I grew up near NYC and went there all the time, so I know the basics, but haven’t been there as a tourist in decades. Help! [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky around New York, NY at 2:41 PM - 16 answers

Help me eat noodles in Manhattan today. [more inside]
posted by saladin around New York, NY at 9:09 AM - 16 answers

I've read through previous NYC vacation posts/replies, which was really helpful with thinking through what we'd be interested in seeing. I'd love some specific help with organizing our itinerary, and what it means for how we'd arrange things and travel between the different stuff we'd like to do. We're planning on flying into LaGuardia most likely on a Tuesday early afternoon and leaving on Saturday early afternoon. [more inside]
posted by bizzyb around New York, NY at 2:49 PM - 10 answers

This Sunday, Mrs. Ardo and I are heading to NYC for the week. There are plenty of things to do in Manhattan and we plan on doing some of them (plays, Cloisters, LES strolling, etc). I'm also looking for a neighborhood outside Manhattan where we can get very good pizza or other non-fancy food for lunch and maybe dinner, see some interesting new art and do a little shopping. Any suggestions?
posted by donpardo around New York, NY at 7:47 AM - 14 answers

Is there an app or existing map function that will allow me to plug in multiple locations around a large metro area and come up with a map that will show me how to drive to them in the most efficient order? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around New York, NY at 8:51 AM - 13 answers

2 days in NYC, activities split between Midtown and Upper Manhattan but not a fan of the midtown vibe for overnight. Is there a home base location that would be reasonably affordable, safe, convenient to transit, but in a locale with a somewhat quieter, more open, human-scale feel? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph around New York, NY at 4:55 AM - 15 answers

I'm heading to JFK from DC tomorrow, and flights to JFK are expensive/limited. I've booked a backup, but want help and ELI5 with how to get to JFK from Penn Station in NYC. [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude around New York, NY at 12:39 PM - 10 answers

Hi Team Green, I am a NYC novice. I need to go from my hotel (near Times Square) to a location in Koreatown. Middle of the day, weekday. How best to do this? It looks walkable on my map. Is it? Is it safe? Any advice appreciated.
posted by Colonel Sun around New York, NY at 10:01 AM - 9 answers

I grew up in NYC, and a bunch of my family still lives there. My nuclear unit will go down to NYC for a few days next week with our 8.5 year old. She has been to NYC before. Interests are listed inside, but she is very ADHD, and would be looking more for fun things to DO than things to SEE. We'll just be there two full days and two half days. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock around New York, NY at 9:25 AM - 18 answers

My husband will be on his first trip to New York for work on his birthday. I would like to surprise him with a special gift/activity but have no idea what my options are. [more inside]
posted by Ellabella around New York, NY at 1:31 AM - 14 answers

I'm in Upstate New York. I recently needed a jumpstart, and I had a bad experience with my current provider. Their app told me that they had located a service provider, but no one ever came (and the call center finally admitted that the app gives the same answer to everyone, and they couldn't find anyone to come out and help me). I'm looking for a better alternative, but all the companies seem to have lots of negative reviews online. [more inside]
posted by alex1965 around New York, NY at 9:22 AM - 25 answers

I’ll be doing a flight to New York soon, arriving and departing from JFK within a single day. What's the most cost effective way/method from the airport to Manhattan and what do you recommend I do/see doing the day? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher around New York, NY at 7:42 AM - 26 answers

Looking for a place to stay that will feel indulgent/ splurge-y but also, somehow, like a good value (?) [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling around New York, NY at 10:13 AM - 13 answers

We are planning to spend December 26 in Manhattan with kids - age 5, 6, 10 & 12 - and are looking for itinerary suggestions. We do celebrate Christmas and are going to see the Rockefeller tree, possibly ice skating. But not everything has to be holiday themed! [more inside]
posted by cessair around New York, NY at 4:42 PM - 10 answers