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Old 9 Feb 14, 03:42 PM  
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Photo report NYC 1st time

Myself and OH arrived back yesterday from my 40th birthday trip to NYC. We had a lovely time and both fell in love with the place. It was cold and snowy (which we loved) and we visited most of the places we had previously planned to do.

Myself - shelley
OH - Paul.

3rd Feb - 7th Feb, stayed at broadway plaza hotel, flatiron district.

Cost £650 each, hotel and direct flight with United Airlines manchester to newark, booked through expedia.

We pre purchased The New York Pass, which included the hop on hop off bus pass. Worth the money IMO.

We travelled on a 757-200 which for anyone who is interested, does have personal IFE, and not a bad one either. (I've seen a few threads relating to this question)

I'm not going to do a full trip report (as I am still finishing off our disney trip report from Sept 2012 ) so here are few words and some photos I just thought I would share. Any questions, please feel free to ask.



Upon arrival at newark...




One hour wait to be towed in to gate Two hour wait for bags

Once through the usual checks, we grabbed a coffee and queued up for a taxi, we only waited 10 mins, which was good considering the weather, as most of the New Jersey taxi drivers were refusing to do the trip into NYC. the trip cost $90 which included tip and tolls.

We arrived at the hotel, after a non eventful journey. We stayed at the Broadway Plaza Hotel, which was about a 15 minute walk to Times Square. Great location, lovely spacious rooms, clean and warm. Our room had a lovely view of the top of the Empire State. (Excuse OH on the bed, he wouldn't get off )


Yes, that's snow obscuring the view a bit, there's a better idea of our view on the next pic.



We had a walk down to Times Square... WOW it's everything I imagined it would be.






We had a little wander round and found a traditional american bar called The Keg serving food, which was huge inside, but looked tiny from the outside. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was great. Time was getting on, so we headed back up towards our hotel
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The following day, our first full day, we woke at 7am and decided that we would do the SOL. It was cold, but well worth the visit. She is stunning and the skyline view of the city from the other side is breathtaking.

Leaving the ferry terminal...





The lovely lady herself...



Then we headed off to walk across the Brooklyn bridge to grab some food at Front Street Pizza (A great idea from another dibber ).

Cheeky little 'selfie'



At the bottom of the bridge outside Front Street Pizza, what a lovely view.

On the way back over, you can just see Statue of Liberty in the distant sunset.
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Once back over the bridge, we hopped on the bus with our bus hopper passes and headed up to the Empire State to see what will the fuss was about. at this point, I might add, I'm scared of heights and was NOT looking forward to this.




I braved a picture near the edge, but had to walk backwards do as not to see the edge Paul then took the camera whilst I stood back.





In a previous post I had asked if it was okay to ask NYPD for a photo with them. We walked out of the EPS building and was greeted by these two jolly cops. I braved it and asked for a photo and they were more than happy to oblige and I even got wear the hat.


We grabbed a bite to eat and headed back to the hotel.
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Day 3

Today we decided to walk, yes, walk to Central Park. It wasn't actually that far and was a nice refreshing walk. Well it was worth it, we it was picturesque. Oh and did I mention that on the way to CP we walked through Times Square and came across this on an American morning show being filmed... To say I was ecstatic was an understatement. Messrs Clooney, Damon, Murray & Goodman (a few others who I didn't recognise)





After my little swoon over the boys, it was onwards to CP. It was a lot colder and a LOT snowier down here..





Paul informs me that this is the bridge off home alone ...


Looking back from the park to the city.


I just adored the photos and scenery from the park. The snow was really the icing on the cake for me.

After Central Park, we decided to hop in a cab and went down to World trade center memorial. This cost $30 incl tip. We had asked our concierge to book this for us online and it we got a 2pm slot @ $2 reservation fee per person. We arrived an hour early and popped into Bills burger bar and had a glass of this ...


Then into the very empty 9/11 memorial site...
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NYC - Feb 2014
Dibb villa @ Lindfields Sept 2014

** Wedding, Dreamy Corner 22.9.17 **
NYC Feb 2014 Mini Trip Report
Scouse meets Mouse Pre trippy Sept 2012 here ©
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The infamous tree that survived the twin towers...



It felt very eerie here, quiet and very emotional.



I didn't want to take many photos here, as it felt wrong somehow. So I just took 3 photos in all, one of the Memorial, the tree and one of the new freedom tower.



I couldn't believe how many people were having their photos taken there leaning against the memorial, smiling and laughing. you know when you just want to say to someone... Have some respect !

We stayed about 20 mins, then left to go back into bills Burgers for some food. It was delish, highly recommend.
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Dibb villa @ Lindfields Sept 2014

** Wedding, Dreamy Corner 22.9.17 **
NYC Feb 2014 Mini Trip Report
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** Wedding, Dreamy Corner 22.9.17 **
NYC Feb 2014 Mini Trip Report
Scouse meets Mouse Pre trippy Sept 2012 here ©
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