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Originally Posted by vision33r
If I was older, NYC is the last place I would want to visit. I work here everyday and can't wait to get out of here. Tourists are obstacles on the road for workers and other tourists. Last week, there must be thousands of tourists from different countries walking in large groups trying to squeeze through others near Times Square. Why would you pay hundreds $$ just to see other people. Not my cup of tea.
There are other cities where you get to see large melting pot of people in friendlier setting, less noise, less chaotic, and much more affordable.
When you come to NYC you are paying to see random chaos and people trying to to politely avoid each other on the sidewalks and a test of patience. How well you can stand the heat, hunger, patience just to get served around town. Whether it's at a place to eat or fighting other tourists and hipsters with eating street or boutique foods there's a bit of everything here and often large crowds of people waiting for over-rated, over-hyped foods.
If you want your civility tested then come to NYC during the summer.
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I agree that Times Square is super crowded and annoying but why focus on TS? there are plenty of other things to do and see in NYC. TS is NOT NYC. The good thing about NYC is that it does have options and you get to plan your vacation the way you want it to be. So yes! The OP can definitely have a mellow trip to NYC. I hope to hear from him soon about his experience.