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| New York is a great
city for walking, and Manhattan's grid system makes it easy to get about.
The only real exception to Manhattan 's grid system is Broadway, an ancient
Indian trail. Allow one to minutes per block if heading up or down, five
minutes across town between avenues, and you won't go far wrong For longer distances, the quickest way of getting about is by subway. The subway system runs 24 hrs a day and is both easy and safe to use once you have masterd the map. Remember that 'express' trains only stop at certain stations and if you want one of the stations in between you need to catch a 'local'. A better bet than single-ride tokens is to buy a magnetic Metrocard which can be 'loaded' in advance with multiple rides; if you plan to use the subway a lot, a seven - day unlimited Metrocard, also valid on buses, is even better value. Buses tend to be slow but they can be a good way of seeing the city. A singlr flat fare takes you anywhere in Manhattan, so if you need to change buses ask your driver for 'Tranfer' Open-top bus tours are operated by a number of companies, tickets are available from the visitor centre at 8th Ave and 47th St or on the Bus. Taxis are fine if you are in hurry, but an unneccessarily expensive way of getting about. Always use a licensed yellow cab - you can hail them on the street - and make sure that the driver switches on the meter. Getting There Air International Flights arrive at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in Queens or at Newark in New Jersey. There 's a flat fare from JFK into Manhattan (Plus bridge and tunnel tolls and a tip). Uniformed dispatchers will guide you towards the lisened taxi stand; avoid the 'gypsy cabs' which tout for custom at the airport. About half the price of cab, private minibus services operated by New York Airport Sirvice and Gray Line depart regularly for various points in Midtown Manhattan, include Grand Central Terminal for connecions to the subway. The cheapest way of all is to take the free shuttle bus to Howard Beach subway station, where single subway token will get you any where in the city. This will take at least an hour and could be awkward with heavy luggage. Taxis from Newark start at around $40, or you can take the transit bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal or Grand Central Terminal. Most US domestic flights arrive at La Guardia in Queens, the closet airport to Manhattan. Again, a minibus into Manhattan (about $10) is about half the cost of a taxi, but the cheapest way into town is on the M60 bus, with links to the various subway lines along 125th St. Rail/Bus Amtrak long-distance train services from the USA and Canada arrive at Penn Station, close to Midtown Manhattan and with connections to the subway network. Greyhound buses arrive at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on West 40th St, a short walk from Times Square - though a taxi would be advisable if you are arrving late at night. Road I - 95 runs up through Newjersey and crosses briefly into Manhattan on its City to enter Lower Manhattan through the Holland Tunnel; the I - 495 at Union City for Midtown Manhattan via the Lincoln Tunnel; or cross the Geogrge Washington Bridge into Manhattan and take the Henry Hudson Parkway down the west side of the island. Once you are settled in MAnhattan, park your car securely in a garage and get around by public transport. Driving in New York is a nightmare and it is simply not worth the hassle |
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