Don't forget Radio City, and maybe Museum of Modern Art. A student ID will get free or reduced admission at a lot of places.

Thanks.

I am still trying to find out if the scaffolding is down from the restoration.

Tom W

(212) 423-3500

Driving in NYC isn't too bad. For the most part, everyone is fairly courteous and will let you in if you're trying to get over. Mostly, what I've observed is that people signal and give a little honk on the horn to get everyone's attention and the drivers make a hole.

There are parking decks everywhere and you can park and walk to a nearby tube station. You can also park on the Jersy side and take the PATH train to connect with the NY underground as someone else stated.

From a design standpoint, I find the underground stations fascinating. The tile work on many of them is just awesome! Something else not to be missed is St. Johns Cathedral. It was started in 1892 and is STILL under construction. It's reportedly the largest Christian chruch in the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Saint_John_the_Divine

Another interesting place is Ellis Island. More exotic tile work. I like going there from the Jersey side and I can offer more info on getting there that way if you're interested.

I cannot fathom where you visited...........but, it certainly was not NYC.;)

These SOB's will take your first born child to get ahead of you and be first on the next light. The taxis are the worst. In Manhattan, you really need 110% of your attention on the road and every vehicle within 50 feet.........because one of them is plotting how to get around you.

I think DC's worse, but SOHO I'm usually staying in SoHo.:)

I didn't know you got up here..........you ought to mention it next time........;)

Well, maybe it was because I had the BAT (bigassedtruck). People generally get out of the way of that... I agree about racing ahead to get to the light. I guess I just got used to it after a while.

I have a lot of fun maneuvering around midtown Manhattan in my Tahoe. Word to the wise: If you see a NYC taxi changing lanes into your path and think that you can shoo him away by laying on the horn, think again.

Yes........that does explain a few things. Most will be a bit more cautious around a large truck.........but not all.

Try it in a sedan...........:o

One/two times/year now. Used to be more when my wife worked there a lot for longer stretches during a failed merger. Will definitely mention it next time I go.

If you see a NYC taxi changing lanes........into yours........it's too late to do anything other than back off.

The time for action is when the taxi is in the adjacent lane and not more than 1/2 vehicle length ahead of you..........close the gap........quickly.........or you're the one who'll be mashing the brake pedal.

I'm in Manhattan every Saturday/Sunday.

My GF's sister and hubby live in Alpine, NJ so I'll be back up for a visit in June... We usually go into the city a few times while there.

My religious leanings are somewhat well known here, but I highly recommend St. Patrick's Cathedral. One can almost understand why people would believe in God in that place. Truly breathtaking. http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/

On driving: if you don't have to drive, or aren't used to chaotic driving... take public transport. Kerry's campground sounds pretty good.

Expect to pay 5x what you'd otherwise expect for food if you want to eat decent food. Deli sandwich? $62. (ok, exaggerating... but not much- I remember eating at a Sbarro in the world trade center basement in 1994 and paying $18 for two slices and a coke. Yikes.)

And, if by chance you like sushi, this place is fantastic - and a unique experience (I have been to the one on Gramercy Park):
http://www.sushisamba.com/top.html