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Well we enjoyed our last visit, summer before last, so much we're going back for New Years. Any tips for Times Square other than don't go? Do you need tickets? Any other fun things to do. We plan to ice skate and see the tree and I would like to go to St. Patrick's since it was being renovated last time we were up. I am also wondering if we can squeeze in Wicked. We took our son last time so we saw the Lion King but this trip will be kid free.
I have no idea if it's true, but I've heard people wear adult diapers to TS on New Years Eve.
Other holiday things: I love the Annual Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. Look it up. If you drive, there's parking there. THere are miniature replicas of all the great NYC buildings and bridges, crafted from plant material. The detail is amazing.
I have no idea if it's true, but I've heard people wear adult diapers to TS on New Years Eve.
Other holiday things: I love the Annual Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. Look it up. If you drive, there's parking there.
Oh my husband would love that. Is it something we could take the subway to? We bought the 7 day unlimited subway cards last time we were up and never drove once.
He'd love the diapers? Wait, this isn't that kind of forum.
If he loves trains, also see the Grand Central Station model train show.
More emphasis on model trains at Grand Central Station. More buildings/gentle lighting/architecture craftmanship at NY Botanic Gardens (closed Mondays and Christmas).
Someone from the Bronx would know better if these are GOOD directions. Sounds like, after you exit the subway, you can either transfer to a bus (same ride, no additional fare if you transfer promptly and don't shop inbetween, etc) OR walk 20 minutes to the gate entrance.
I'm amused they say the walk is "downhill" which means it's uphill for your return.
Last edited by BrightRabbit; 11-11-2015 at 09:38 PM..
Someone from the Bronx would know better if these are GOOD directions. Sounds like, after you exit the subway, you can either transfer to a bus (same ride, no additional fare if you transfer promptly and don't shop inbetween, etc) OR walk 20 minutes to the gate entrance..
You don't have to walk at all if you use the Metro North train, which was extremely easy. I followed the instructions on this Botanical Garden video (below) on how to buy the tickets, board the train, etc. and I found it very simple. I had only taken Metro North trains a few times before, and always with other people who knew what they were doing, so it wasn't like I had much more knowledge than a tourist would have. The ride on the train is really pleasant and fast and you can look out the window the whole way too.
I did go "off peak" though so maybe that's why it was such a pleasant ride. Also the off-peak tickets are cheaper than on peak. I think I spent $13 round trip for the Metro North train ticket.
Good point! My husband doesn't mind porta potties but I'm not doing it.
There are no porta potties. There is no way to use the bathroom at all at Times Square on New Year's Eve short of simply going in the middle of the crowd (and yes, you will see people doing this).
You'll show up in the afternoon, get fenced in by the NYPD, be standing for hours in extremely crowded conditions, unable to leave or even use the bathroom, all in potentially freezing weather.
Have fun!
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