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entmaiden
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Oct 6 2009, 3:49pm
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Since we have so many TORN folk who are unfamiliar with New York, here are some suggestions for things to do. See Altaira's main post above for all the group activities, including a possible Circle Line tour and visit to Ground Zero.
Note that travel time must be considered. NY is a very large city, and moving around will take time!
Links:
Fodor's: http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/
Free NYC: http://www.freenyc.net/
Official Tourism Site: http://nycgo.com/
Subway map: http://www.nysubway.com/map/
NY times Guide (best picks from the Times): http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/new-york/new-york-city/overview.html
Time Out New York: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/
Trip Advisor: New York City: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60763-New_York_City_New_York-Vacations.html
Suggested Activities:
Circle line Tour http://www.circleline42.com/site/default.aspx (watch Altaira's post for updates for the group outing)
Location and Directions http://www.circleline42.com/site/visitor_information.aspx
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time)
4 hours
Cost per Person
$34 for adults, $21 for children, $29 for seniors
Staten Island Ferry - this is a quick, FREE way to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island http://www.siferry.com/
Location and Directions 1 South Street, http://www.siferry.com/SIFerry_Schedules.aspx
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time)
3 hours
Cost per Person - FREE!
Empire State Building - www.esbnyc.com
Location and Directions 350 Fifth Avenue at 33rd
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time)
3 hours but this is dependent on the lines. You can save time by (a) buying tickets in advance and/or (b) purchasing express tickets for an extra fee
Cost per Person
86th floor observatory:
adults: $20
children (under 13) $14
seniors (62+) $18
Express Pass $45
102nd floor observatory add $15 (can not be purchased in advance)
Cloisters - http://www.metmuseum.org/cloisters/
Location and Directions 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tyron Park
By Subway/Bus
Take the A train to 190th Street and exit the station by elevator. Walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive for approximately ten minutes or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop. If you are coming from the Museum's Main Building, you may also take the M4 bus directly from Madison Avenue/83rd Street to the last stop. (Please allow more time for this option.) Although The Cloisters web site offers the option to take a bus, the natives strongly discourage it and tell me that the subway is the only way to get there.
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time)
6 hours (assuming 4 hours at the museum)
Cost per Person
Adults $20
Children under 12 - FREE
Seniors (65+) $15
Central Park http://www.centralparknyc.com
Location and Directions.
The park begins at 59th Street between Central Park West and Fifth Avenue, and extends north to 110th Street (there are approx. 10 blocks to the mile in NYC)
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) -
Approx 1 hour travel time, round trip, plus the time you want to spend in the park
Cost per person.
Admission to the park is FREE, however some of the attractions like the Central Park Zoo charge a fee.
Statue of Liberty http://www.nps.gov/STLI/index.htm
Location and Directions Located approx 1 mile from Lower Manhattan, accessible by ferry (the same ferry docks at Ellis Island) http://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) NOTE: If you take a ferry later than 2 pm, you will only have time for either the Statue or Ellis Island, not both. For Liberty Island only, allow about 5 hours including travel to and from hotel. For both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, allow 7-8 hours
Cost per person
Adult $12 ($20 with audio tour) + $3 for Crown ticket
Senior $10 ($17.25 with audio tour + $3 for Crown ticket
Children 4-12 $5 ($12.25 with audio tour) + $3 for Crown ticket
Ellis Island - millions of future Americans first had to go through Ellis Island. http://www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm
Location and Directions Located approx 1 mile from Lower Manhattan, accessible by ferry (the same ferry docks at Liberty Island) http://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) NOTE: If you take a ferry later than 2 pm, you will only have time for either the Statue or Ellis Island, not both. For Ellis Island only, allow about 4 hours including travel to and from hotel. For both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, allow 7-8 hours
Cost per person
Adult $12
Senior over 62 $10
Children 4-12 $5
Shopping and Neighborhoods
South Street Seaport http://www.southstreetseaport.com/html/
Location and Directions Located in Lower Manhattan near the East River at Fulton and South Streets, Pier 17. For directions, go to http://www.southstreetseaport.com/html/malldirections.asp
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) Approximately 1 hour round trip for transportation, plus time spent at the Seaport
Cost per person. Entrance is FREE, but of course there are dozens of shopping and dining options, so hang on to your credit card!
Soho http://www.sohonyc.com/
Location and Directions. Soho is a shortened name for South of Houston (pronounced Howston, not Hueston). It's a wonderful neighborhood of galleries, shops, restaurants and picturesque streets that's located in Lower Manhattan. http://manhattan.about.com/od/neighborhoodguide/a/sohoguide.htm
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) - Allow approx 1 hour for round-trip travel time on public transportation and 2-3 hours to wander the streets and do some shopping.
Cost per person - FREE to visit
Fifth Avenue. This is classic NYC shopping and all the big names can be found here. http://www.aviewoncities.com/nyc/fifthavenue.htm
Location and Directions. The big shopping and window-gazing is along Fifth Avenue between 49th and 59th streets. It's a fairly easy walk from the hotel.
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) - 1/2 hour transportation to and from hotel, then at least 1 -2 hours browsing time
Cost per person - well, it's always free to look 
Greenwich Village - once the hangout for the bohemian artists and musicians, Greenwich Village still holds some of its old vibe, but now is much more upscale with lots of sightseeing and shopping opportunities http://www.nycgv.com/
Location and Directions Located in the northern part of Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village is below 14th Street and west of Broadway. It is easily accessible from several subway stations. http://www.nycgv.com/map.asp
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time). Allow approximately 1 hour for round trip travel, then 2-3 hours for walking around and shopping
Cost per person - FREE
Museums for a rainy day: http://nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.5344998baa00eff6a62fa24601c789a0/
Walking Tours http://www.manhattanwalks.com/?gclid=CPjGhJvv5ZwCFSUMDQodfFb3FQ
Location and Directions - tours start at various locations depending on the tour selected
Estimated Time (inc'l travel time) Each tour takes 2-3 hours, and travel time should be estimated at 1 hour round trip for each tour
Cost per person - Cost is calculated on a group basis and is $90 for a minimum of 6 people ($15 per person). Each additional person is $15
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`Are these magic cloaks? ' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder.
`I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves.
NARF since 1974.
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---> Official Radio City Information Post (updated 10/05 for sightseeing activities, 20% off coupon on NYC attracitons & other items)
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Altaira
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Aug 8 2009, 5:36pm
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Please take the poll on the Friday night TORn & Friends bash!
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Altaira
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Sep 2 2009, 3:37am
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updated 9/13 for link to Tolkien Exhibit resevations, contests and giveaways and other hotel options!//
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Altaira
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Sep 14 2009, 3:57am
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A question about reserving tour slots
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Jazmine
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Sep 15 2009, 12:20pm
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If your talking about the manuscript exhibit
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Magpie
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Sep 15 2009, 12:57pm
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Oops
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Jazmine
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Sep 15 2009, 6:33pm
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lol
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Magpie
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Sep 15 2009, 10:49pm
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Doug Adams still Friday?
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Tamara
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Sep 15 2009, 7:41pm
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10-2 on Sunday are the panel presentations
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Magpie
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Sep 15 2009, 10:48pm
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possible panelists?
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ElanorTX
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Sep 16 2009, 2:42am
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I'm not entirely sure what you're asking me
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Magpie
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Sep 16 2009, 3:02am
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what I was trying to ask
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ElanorTX
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Sep 16 2009, 10:34am
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Well, that I can't answer
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Magpie
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Sep 16 2009, 1:38pm
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Doug's book signing and Confirmed Panelists
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Altaira
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Sep 16 2009, 4:02pm
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No Book Signing
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Magpie
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Sep 23 2009, 2:28am
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Oh, that's too bad
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entmaiden
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Sep 23 2009, 3:14am
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I'm devestated...
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Sunflower
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Sep 23 2009, 4:36am
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No one sued
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Magpie
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Sep 23 2009, 1:05pm
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Such as?
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Sunflower
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Sep 27 2009, 10:03pm
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Litigation
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Magpie
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Sep 28 2009, 12:28am
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FRIDAY NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT: SWAP TABLE AT THE MIX-n-MINGLE PARTY
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entmaiden
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Sep 30 2009, 3:05am
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I love this idea!! *rummages in treasure boxes* //
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 4 2009, 12:52pm
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Suggestions for Sightseeing
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entmaiden
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Oct 6 2009, 3:49pm
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Thanks much, entmaiden! //
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Magpie
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Oct 6 2009, 9:14pm
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Wow, thank you, entmaiden! //
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Altaira
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Oct 6 2009, 11:17pm
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Here's a PDF version
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entmaiden
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Oct 7 2009, 12:27am
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Amazing Downtown, Ground Zero and (if sunny) NY Harbor Adventure
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entmaiden
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Oct 7 2009, 2:41am
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estimated time at each stop? and travel costs?
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ElanorTX
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Oct 7 2009, 6:36am
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Elanor...
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Sunflower
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Oct 7 2009, 7:10am
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I am, and bringing a not-TORN friend, please PM me for arrangements //
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ElanorTX
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Oct 7 2009, 8:28am
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The costs are shown in the message
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entmaiden
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Oct 7 2009, 12:29pm
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Re: Time
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maegwen
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Oct 7 2009, 7:10pm
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INTERESTED ATTENDEES: Please read
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maegwen
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Oct 7 2009, 7:12pm
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I'll be at the party tonight, for anyone with questions //
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maegwen
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Oct 9 2009, 1:50pm
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I think i can make the mixer!
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elentari3018
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Oct 8 2009, 2:57am
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