NY, NY Vacation Thread

[mooby]

Unless you've prebooked months in advance there's no way to see Ground Zero. I tried when I was up there last year, but since it's still under construction you have to book in advance, and I heard the tickets (free) sell out at least 2 months ahead of time. Once it's finished it will be open to the public though.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by mooby

Unless you've prebooked months in advance there's no way to see Ground Zero. I tried when I was up there last year, but since it's still under construction you have to book in advance, and I heard the tickets (free) sell out at least 2 months ahead of time. Once it's finished it will be open to the public though.

Great info, I do want to see ground zero.

[Giantone]

I did this all in one day with friends of ours from England .

Started at the Dakota(John Lennon and such lived) off of Central park west cross the street to the park and Strawberry fields ,walk the park to Tavern on the Green and even down to the Plaza, hit the museum of Art off 5th Ave on the way back ,went back to the car drove through the park to 5th Ave and then went downtown ,Trump Tower St. Patrick's and the Empire State building (get tickets on line before you go).Then down to Wall Street ,Battery Park and then Ground Zero , back up to Times square to finish off the day .



P.S.

Don't be afraid to take the Westside Hwy , it can take you up and down the city faster than 5th .

[mooby]

Originally Posted by jamf

Great info, I do want to see ground zero.

I just checked the website, right now would be a great time to go because it looks like there's no waiting list. Last year when I went at the end of June I didn't know you needed tickets and when I checked (while I was there in June) the earliest you could book was like late August. Maybe it's a winter thing? Either way I'll definitely be booking in advance for when I eventually go back.