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08/12/08 11:43 PM

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Planes, trains, busses & subway info.

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08/13/08 11:24 AM

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SUBWAY SYSTEM: (www.mta.info/nyct/maps/)

Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street, walk North on Broadway to 44th Street and walk West on 44th Street to the theatre; Take the A,C,E to 42nd Street, walk North on Eighth Avenue to 44th Street and walk East on 44th Street to the theatre.

Airports:

(1) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 5.87 mi to venue
(2) Newark Int'l Airport (EWR) 11.32 mi to venue
(3) JFK Int'l Airport (JFK) 13.01 mi to venue

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SimplyLuvHim

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08/23/08 8:47 PM

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For those familiar with Broadway, are there fun/interesting sights to see that are within walking distance of the Shubert? O.K. like a mile or 2 at the most...

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08/24/08 1:16 AM

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SimplyLuvHim, if you haven't done the Empire State Building before I'd suggest that. It's only about a 15 minute walk. We had gotten dropped off at Empire on the way from a night tour that took us into Brooklyn. The view from the top is quite gorgeous. Once we had finished up there we asked an Officer right outside how to get back and although he made it sound like it was a long walk it really wasn't. We enjoyed the walk back as we passed by some really interesting shops. Plus, you can see so much of NY by just walking. Lincoln Center is right on the way too. So you could stop there for a few as well.

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08/24/08 8:21 AM

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Thank you teddy...I don't know how I got so turned around. I thought the earth dropped off at the Shubert, but lo and behold, there is life past the theatre!

Who knew?

I found the Empire State building on the map and it's only a couple of miles away...between east side, west side, uptown, downtown, midtown, my head was spinning...I'm used to just going down to the flashing light, past the barn and turning left...this could be interesting...

pupchick57

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08/24/08 1:16 PM

"Always look on the
bright side of life"

I actually think the view from the NBC Top of the Rock building is a better view than the Empire State Building because it is all glass at the top and you can see for miles on all sides. Go near sunset and then watch as the lights go on all over the city--it's beautiful!

The Empire State Building has a sort of fence enclosure at the top deck that you have to peek through, whereas the Top of the Rock has thick glass/plexiglass--a special kind that won't cause a reflection if you take photos. And there's lots of seating to just relax and enjoy the view.

It was $18 per person, but well worth the money.

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08/25/08 9:59 PM

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Would those of you who have traveled long ways on Amtrak tell me about comfort and ability to sleep.

We looked at Michigan (we would drive to Elkhart for a straight shot to NYC) to NYC.
We thought we better get a roomette if we wanted to be able to sleep.
Its a 19-hour trip!!!!! I dont know if I would be alive at the end of that trip.
Also, if you are just in a coach seat, the picture doesnt look like your feet go up very high.
I would need that, so would probably have to have the roomette.
Unfortunately, it cost over $800 for 2 people to travel to NYC round trip.
Yes, that is with both of us having discounts.

pupchick57

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08/25/08 11:38 PM

"Always look on the
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claysweetea--cclazy12 and I traveled 15 hours from Chicago to Syracuse for the SRHP tour last summer. The way out didn't seem so bad, but the way home seemed endlessly excruciating after the first few hours. Perhaps it's because on the way out we were excited and the way home we were tired after a 10-day adventure. The seats are comfortable enough for sitting, but not that great for sleeping--even with the foot rests. It's also difficult at times to get a seat together--you pretty much have to take what is available when you get on the train. There is a dining car, scenic car (with big windows to watch the country-side pass by), and a social car where people can sit at tables and drink/talk/read/play cards or board games. I know we vowed that if we traveled by train again, we would fork over the extra money for a sleeping car.

ETA--if you do travel by train, be sure to take some antibacterial wipes for the bathrooms. Amtrak did not clean them during the trip that we could tell, and they got pretty gross after awhile. Definately keep your shoes on.

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08/27/08 5:32 PM

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Could someone tell me how much taxi fare is from Newark Airport to Manhattan? How many tolls do you have to pay and how much are they? I'm trying to decide between a taxi and Carmel Limo service.

claysweetea

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08/27/08 8:28 PM

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pupchick, thanks so much for the details on traveling Amtrak. Doesnt sound like I would like it. I didnt realize that it would be so much like our 20-minute trip from Newark to NYC as far as finding a seat together.

Yep, Top of the Rock is much better than Statue of Liberty. Ive had many people who have been to both agree with that. Top of the Rock rocks!

Im waffling back and forth as to whether I should keep my tickets and bite the bullet and go opening weekend or not. My concert buddy cant make it due to her schedule this time, so not sure about it yet.

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pupchick57

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08/27/08 9:36 PM

"Always look on the
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KingOfHearts--the taxi fare we were quoted when our flight was re-routed to Newark instead of LaGuardia was $50-60. So we took the train instead. I think it was $12 and the trains run every 1/2 hour into Manhattan. It took 20 minutes by train to get there. You walk right through the Newark airport to the train station--get your ticket from a kiosk, then walk down to the platform and wait for the next available one to come.

ETA--in thinking back, I remember that we took a tram through the airport to the train station.

Here's a good website to bookmark if you are wondering what various transportation will cost from point A to point B--

http://www.hopstop.com/

Also has great subway/bus route and walking directions!
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MonicaJuliet--We traveled Coach-class.

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MonicaJuliet

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08/27/08 9:47 PM

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pupchick57: When you used Amtrak last summer, were you in Coach or Business class?

chrispycreme

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08/27/08 10:25 PM

For those of you who are considering Amtrak to NY, I can say from much experience, it is a great way to travel. Each train is a little different, but if you have a good car attendant, things go pretty smooth. On a recent trip, my attendant scrubbed the bathrooms at least 3 times a day!

I have found most of the Amtrak personnel very willing to help make my trips pretty easy, whether in coach or sleeper. I like being able to leave the driving to someone else while I watch the scenery and eat great meals. Of course, the sleeper is the most comfortable, but doing one night in the coach chair can be OK too, if you just put on your head-phones and let Clay sing you to sleep.

King of Hearts

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08/28/08 5:30 PM

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Pupchick, Thank you for the information. One more question. Is it difficult to get a taxi once we get there, because our hotel isn't within walking distance?

pupchick57

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08/28/08 5:49 PM

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I don't know that exactly since we took the train instead, but I would guess that there is a cab stand at the airport. Just look for the "Ground Transportation" signs and follow them.

MonicaJuliet

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08/29/08 1:21 AM

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Thanks for the info pupchick and chrispycreme!

CLAYGAL

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09/02/08 1:24 PM

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I've taken the bus from Newark Airport and the reverse to Port Authority on 42nd/8th, close to the theater & the hotels. It's $15 one way and takes about 50- minutes depending on traffic. The bus also goes to Penn Station and Grand Central Station. For the opening weekend, I'll be taking the train from Newark Penn to NY Penn and either walking or taking the subway to 44thth from NY Penn station. NYC is such a great place to walk that I'll probably end up walking!

DancingDigits

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09/07/08 3:58 PM

Manhattan is a walking city, and the blocks between streets are really short (avenues are longer.) There is so much to see on every block, that the time goes quickly if you don't stop at every interesting shop display. When I was (MUCH) younger, I would often walk from W. 57th St. all the way down to the Village (below 14th St.) very quickly w/o even getting short of breath. Even now, with artificial hips and other medical problems (plus being a *mature* fan), when I was there last April, I walked more in 5 days than I had walked in my current town the past 5 yrs.! It is really the perfect way to see more of the city than just the theater district. NYC is so much more than that. And it's nearly impossible to get lost in the city, as it is laid out in a grid.

pupchick57

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09/11/08 11:39 PM

"Always look on the
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For those who have flown into the Islip airport in Long Island--how do you then get into the city? I know there is a train to take, but where do you catch it and does it go into Penn Station? Also--how much is the fare and where can I find the schedule it runs every day.

And what subway would you take to get from Port Authority to 77th St, Central Park West?

Thanks for any help. =)

DancingDigits

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09/14/08 1:09 AM

Pupchick, I know that the LIRR goes into Penn Station. From the Port Authority to 77th and CPW, check www.hopstop.com for directions. I would probably walk to Bdwy. and catch an express train to 72nd and Bdwy. and a local to 79th and Bdwy., and then walk the 2 blocks down to W. 77th and 3 blocks over to CPW. If you have much luggage, though, that might be difficult. Check the LIRR online for times and prices. I do know that it's quite a long ride from Islip.

luvgr8music

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09/24/08 8:56 AM

Just IN CASE someone gets a last minute chance to go. AA has announced some round trip super saver fares to NY laguardia from 3 different airports (for the weekend of Oct3-6)

Atlanta, GA (ATL) New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA) $239
Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA) $269
Nashville, TN (BNA) New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA) $239
Travel Dates & Times for Weekend Getaway Fares

- Depart 7:00 p.m. or later, Friday, October 3, 2008, or anytime Saturday, October 4, 2008. - Return anytime the following Monday, October 6, 2008, or Tuesday, October 7, 2008. - Friday evening travel may not be available in all markets. - Tickets must be purchased by this Friday, September 26, 2008, 11:59 p.m. (CT). - Fares displayed are for round-trip coach class travel.

https://www.aa.com/aa/net...=domesticGetaways_7ap.xml

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