We will be in NYC in August around our Princess cruise. We plan to arrive around 1:30 pm on a Tuesday and head to our hotel, Cambria on W 28th in Chelsea. That night we will take the subway to Yankee Stadium. It is my understanding the subway is a few blocks away.
The next morning we have 10:00 am tickets to the Statue of Liberty (to access the Island and the crown) and Ellis Island. We plan to take the subway. While in the area, visit the 911 Memorial (not the museum). I would like to do a Broadway show this day, will it be possible to do a matinee? We will also probably do Top of the Rock and maybe Empire State Building that day.
Thursday we are still contemplating. Coney Island is a draw for our 7 yo grandson to enjoy. I think it would be fun, too, however, using a couple of hours for travel alone in a short stay may not be the best use of time and will keep for another time. I lean more toward fitting in some other places we are interested in, Central Park, Lego Land (I mentioned the grand who will be with us...), FAO Schwartz, HP Store (so a little shopping). If I could sneak into MoMA for a couple of hours, I would love that, but may not work with the husband and Grand. We will need to stop by The Plaza for our Grand and his obsession with Kevin and Home Alone. Really, this day would be very fluid and hitting a few things and anything in the area near where we are, Central Park is probably the key for the day.
Friday morning we have a flight 6:30 AM flight at LGA. I am thinking car service (Dial 7 or Carmel). I am sure they will be able to help pick up time, but would appreciate your thoughts on what time we will need. The grand and I will have TSA Pre-check, but my husband does not.
Any thoughts and tips appreciated. Subway navigation for our trip to Yankee Stadium and Statue of Liberty (NY Side) Ferry very welcome. We are from the mid-west and do not use public transit so this will be an adventure. 🙂 I have read Google Maps can be our friend.