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callous taoboy

(4,585 posts) Mon Jun 1, 2015, 06:51 AM Jun 2015

Any tips for first-time visitor to NYC?

I'll be staying with friends in Brooklyn for 4 nights. Any tips, safety or otherwise? Would having an i-phone be an advantage? Walking around with a backpack recommended?

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Any tips for first-time visitor to NYC? (Original Post) callous taoboy Jun 2015 OP

Hi there Sanity Claws Jun 2015 #1

iPhone app: Hoppy Jun 2015 #2

Bring a TON of money. Wilms Jun 2015 #3

Safety isn't much of a concern, if that's what your worried about. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2015 #4

Hello fellow Bronx resident! Sanity Claws Jun 2015 #6

There's an old joke in these parts. Less a joke than an observation, actually. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2015 #7

Smarmie, I may take you up on that depending on how things time out. callous taoboy Jun 2015 #10

I changed my mind and I'm booked solid for the next 5 weeks. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2015 #11

Ha! Good old Smarmie- That's my usual response. callous taoboy Jun 2015 #12

I appreciate the tips! callous taoboy Jun 2015 #5

See Book of Mormon if at all possible. cbayer Jun 2015 #8

Cool, thanks. I want to eat lots of Indian and Korean food. callous taoboy Jun 2015 #9

Sanity Claws

(21,851 posts)

1. Hi there

Reply to callous taoboy (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 07:21 AM

Jun 2015

An iPhone would help because it would locate where you are and help you find out how to get to your next destination.
Get to know the subway. It is the fastest way of getting around. If you are in NYC on the weekend, make sure you check the mta page for route changes. In an effort to repair old tracks, etc. , the MTA shuts down parts of subway lines on the weekend.

Backpacks are okay as long as they are reasonable in size.

Hoppy

(3,595 posts)

2. iPhone app:

Reply to callous taoboy (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 08:15 AM

Jun 2015

Public Toilets

Pack able rain jacket in the backpack if rain is predicted

1 bottle of water.

Pickpockets -- carry your wallet in front jeans pocket

Wilms

(26,795 posts)

3. Bring a TON of money.

Reply to callous taoboy (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 08:40 AM

Jun 2015

That said, it's great place to visit.

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)

4. Safety isn't much of a concern, if that's what your worried about.

Reply to callous taoboy (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 09:14 AM

Jun 2015

'Course some ( most) areas are safer than others.

Much of BKLYN.... esp the areas near Manhattan.... have long been gentrified, youthifized and upscaled.

That said.... it's a big city .... so keep an eye out. And try not to "look like a tourist". Unless you're in an explicitly touristy area. ( Lower Manhattan, Times Square, etc. )

Enjoy. Come to the Bx. ( America's Borough) if you have a chance. I'll show you around.

Sanity Claws

(21,851 posts)

6. Hello fellow Bronx resident!

Reply to Smarmie Doofus (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 2, 2015, 09:06 AM

Jun 2015

I've only lived in this borough for about three years (grew up in Queens) and find that not many people admit to living in the Bronx. Have you noticed people say they live in Riverdale, but never say The Bronx?

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)

7. There's an old joke in these parts. Less a joke than an observation, actually.

Reply to Sanity Claws (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 2, 2015, 10:00 AM

Jun 2015

People in Riverdale say "Riverdale" so people won't know they actually live in the Bronx.

People in Fieldston (tiny enclave of mega-million dollar mansions w. its own police force, completely enclosed by Riverdale) say "Fieldston" so people won't know they actually live in Riverdale.