Posted: 11/19/2011 4:36:28 PM EDT
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My wife has a doctor's appointment in NYC. Neither of us has ever been there and, frankly, had no plans to ever go there. I don't like big cities anyway and NYC would by far be the biggest I've ever been to. It doesn't bother me to drive around up around the Iraq border but I'm nervous as all getout to drive to NYC.
Anyway, we're trying to figure out a place to stay and the best way to get to the doctor's office. My wife's doing some internet research but without a frame of reference or knowing any background about the area, we're clueless. Looking at the waterfront area of Jersey City (Candlewood hotel maybe). What's the best way to get from there to East 86th St and 3rd Avenue? Also, what about a detour to the WTC? Any help would be appreciated! |
There is a subway stop right at 86th street and Lex, one block over from Third...so you are lucky there Getting downtown to the WTC site is easy from there.
You can also take a train into Manhattan from Jersey City, travel North to Penn Station, take shuttle to Grand Central Station, then head north on the 4, 5 or 6 train to 86th street. There are also buses from Jersey to Penn Station. I never commuted from Jersey to NYC, so I'm not so savvy on numbers... Check out Jersey Transit's website, and the NYC Subway map is available online. Once you are in NYC, it's very easy to get around. A taxi can get expensive, and can be much slower than the train with traffic, depending on the time of day you are traveling. ETA, I would leave the car at the NJ hotel, and take public transpo myself, less stress, no parking fines, garages are very, very expensive in those areas. |
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The NJ tranit is one stop to the NYC WTC area. I think the hotel you're staying is in Jersey City. You could buy a one day train pass for NYC, if your only going to be in Manhattan do not bother with a car parking is a pain all over and the mass transit is actually pretty good. The buses are pretty slow but the trains are good just
People don't know how to drive in NYShitty http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/Rail_System_Map.pdf Enjoy |
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you could stay in Westchester too..
take the train to Grand Central, then a cab or subway if you must to the Dr. http://www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/us/en/white-plains/hpncp/hoteldetail "our hotel has a free shuttle service to Westchester County Airport and the White Plains Metro North Train Station. " I hope your wife will be O-Kay.... |
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Can't give you specifics on a good hotel (there are obviously tons). If you stay on the jersey side such as Jersey City or Hoboken, find out if
they are located near a PATH train station that you could walk to. The PATH will bring you into NYC. Also, check out Weehawken on the jersey side as its just north of hoboken and there is a ferry that goes across the hudson river. As far as getting to the MD, I would just hop in a cab once you are in NYC. Obviously there are buses and subways but you will need to figure out a point A to B and if you are only here a short while - it may be worth it to stick to cabs. As others have said, its more than a little comical reading the posts about coming to NYC...I amazed that you didnt ask "can I bring my CCW?" I'm sick of NYC just because I've commuted here 5 days a week for the last 23 years and I'm a bit burned out but like everything else in life there are pros and cons. I love going to the "country" and spending as much time as I can in the woods/forest/country but I don't expect to see Farmer Joe porkin a heifer or his sister when I drive by the ranch. Its the biggest city in the world - forget about the politics and all of the things you read here from ignorant people that make it sound like you are required to get mugged here and insert the "you gonna get raped" pic. Take care of the wife at the MD and try and see a bit of NYC before running home. There nothing like it in Missouri. Even after dark, most of the streets esp south of 96th street are loaded with people, restaurants are packed, streets are jammed with traffic - ahhh the holiday season in NYC... 
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Yeah, I knew I wouldn't be able to CCW so I didn't ask.
Looks like we're probably going this weekend instead. Dr's office called and said they have a cancellation so we will probably take it. We'd get there probably Thursday evening and then have all day Friday to do stuff. Dr. appointment Saturday and then leave after that. |
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86th and 3rd is shop filled part of a residential area. The typical person that lives there is a well on their way to becoming a millionaire. Just to give you a sense of it, the zoned public school is PS6, the best elementary school in NYC, and conparable to a $40K/year private school education. Their PTA raises almost $1M/year. So it is not the ghetto. But the poor do come in to shop, see movies, etc. Shake Shack is 100 feet away. There is a Marriot Courtyard a few blocks away. My brother in law stayed their recently. He came for the German American parade. His comment? Nice place, but why does a beer cost $12? the moyoral mansion is in the park at 88th street, Bloomberg actually lives at 79th street. Jersey City is not near. Maybe an hour by public trasnportation. You can take the PATH train in which puts you at Ground Zero, 2 block walk to the 4 or 5 NYC subway train. Maybe a half hour express ride to 86th and Lexingtion, a block from your destination. Taxi is an alternative once you are in Manhattan. It is tourist season though which means awful crowds and anything with wheels moves slowly. Dont forget to visit Occupy Wall Street.
There are ways to get from JC to Manhattan via ferry, and you would buzz the Statue of Liberty. |
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Just got back into town last night. Spent two days driving there and two days back. Didn't have any problems other than missing a turn, both in Jersey City. We figured it out and got back on the right track.
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice NYC folks were. They were polite for the most part and answered our touristy questions whenever we asked. I think the PATH and subway people were amused at us and probably laughed at us when we left but they answered our questions and got us on the right track. Food was pretty good for the most part, a little expensive though. TGI Fridays was crazy. They wanted $20 for a hamburger. We got up, left and went to a pizza place by the WTC museum. WTC and Statue of Liberty both had TSA style security. I still could have gotten stuff through if I wanted to, especially at the ferry for the SoL. I think we saw the Occupy Wall Street fools but I don't know for sure. There was some people in a small park fairly close to a Century 21 department store and one dude was holding up a sign against Tylenol or something like that. There were some other crazy people circled around, eyes closed, fingers and thumb joined together doing some funky stuff. If that was the fools, then we saw them. If not, I don't know who they were. I still don't see how anyone could stand to live there, though. Too many people, too much concrete, not enough green stuff. Driving would be a nightmare and I'd just as soon be in control over my travel. It was interesting to visit, but I wouldn't want to stay. |
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There were some other crazy people circled around, eyes closed, fingers and thumb joined together doing some funky stuff. If that was the fools, then we saw them. If not, I don't know who they were. That was just the Democrats in our state Legislature. 
Glad you had fun. I could never live in NYC, but I do like to visit. I'd like it more if I could take my CCW with me though. |
| I have stayed at the Belaire next to the Hospital for special surgeries, York and East 71st. It was nice not to fancy. I live so close to the city I just drive or take the train. But I had family in the hospital so it was easier to stay there. It seemed hotels priced according to how updated they are and if they had a pool. Call around, It might be easier and cheaper to stay in Manhattan once you factor in transportation. Cab here subway there and you spend the difference. best of luck and the city is a cool place, youll do fine. |
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What about knives, pepper spray, etc.? Also, what about backpacks on the subways, Statue of Liberty, WTC, etc.? Leave it at home, you don't need it. Unless you want to visit Rikers Island, they have a great bed and breakfast  . The laws are a bit restrictive in the city.
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As stated chill out. NYC does not even make the top 100 most dangerous cities. Brace yourself for world class medical care, outstanding food and surprisingly friendly people. Thanks, but I've already been there, got the snow globe and now am back home! 
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It doesn't bother me to drive around up around the Iraq border but I'm nervous as all getout to drive to NYC. New York is a lot safer than any place you've been to over there, so chill out.  If you open your eyes you might even find you enjoy the trip. Maybe he is nervous cause he can't pack heat in NYC. I feel the same way when I am in the city. Nice city but I am not a fan of cities. Hope everything works out for your wife and yourself!
Have a safe trip! |
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Brace yourself for world class medical care, outstanding food and surprisingly friendly people.
Yep! had to go to Midtown for bidness (first time there in my 66 years) Busy + expensive as all get out, but it's quite a place. Got a real rude $$ awakening when I ordered an egg-salad sammich from room service (Radisson on Lex and 48th) and got dinged $19. Hell, I coulda bought the whole blasted chicken coop for that back here in Ohio! But, then again, a man's gotta make a living in the big city, so I shouldn't belly ache. All told, a great experience! |
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As stated chill out. NYC does not even make the top 100 most dangerous cities. Brace yourself for world class medical care, outstanding food and surprisingly friendly people. Thanks, but I've already been there, got the snow globe and now am back home! Sorry I did not realise I was late on this one. Glad Your trip worked out. If you have to return contact me for a private tour. |