I just finished a 4 day trip that had me laying over in Newark, NJ (For the 1st time ever!) I was pleasantly surprised to learn that getting into NYC from Newark was far easier, faster, and the same price (I think) as it is from LGA or JFK (Especially if your coming from a hotel near those airports).
Newark has an airtrain that circles the airport. It is free. It has a start and a finish, so you really can't get lost on it. You take the train to the end, which is the Amtrak/NJ Transit stop. Once here you buy a $12.50 ticket ($25 round trip) and board either the 1 or the A train. The train makes 3 stops and end at NY's Penn Station. It takes roughly 20-25 minutes. It is literally that easy and quick. You can't really screw up and get off at the wrong stop, cause this is the end of the line again :)
There are a couple of great iPhone apps for NYC getting around, I like "New York" its a transport map for the subways. and "NYC Subway" which is also for the subways.
If your considering catching a show in NY, you can check out the "TKTS" app or just go to the ticket kiosk in Times Square. They have same day tickets for up to 50% off for a lot of both Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. I've used this place to buy tickets for about 14 years now, and I've seen some amazing shows! If your traveling alone, you can score crazy great tickets for half off. A lot of times there are single seats within the first few rows of a performance. I saw Annie from the best box seat in the house years back...cause there was 1 seat open there! O the benefits to traveling alone really are wonderful!
This recommendation may seem odd, but o'well. Virgil's BBQ at 152 W 44th St @ Broadway (Times Square) has amazing BBQ Nachos! Also, it's a great portion for $12.95. NY restaurants are expensive (had a burger once for $24, no joke) so if your looking for a reasonable app or snack for 2, try these nachos....they rock!
Well that's all I can think of for now...I'm sure more thoughts will come to me, and please let me know things I can/should add. JodiSophiaAnderson@Gmail.com
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