If you get a chance to purchase the tickets as soon as they become available that morning, they are still face value prices though. Once people scoop up all the tickets, that’s when the prices go up because people are just reselling the ones they just bought. (Tickets are still pretty expensive at face value though - is it @ $225 for orchestra now?)
You know, I never look for tx at broadway.com because the fees are insane. But I always thought that they were ticket resales, like the way Ticketmaster does.I was looking at tickets on Broadway.com. I didn't think it was possible to resell tickets through there. Maybe I was wrong. The official Broadway.com for Hamilton says "by tickets from $350". I jumped through a bunch of random dates from here till May and the cheapest was still $375.
Tickets for Wicked start at $89 for OP. More budget friendly and an amazing show!
I thought you wanted to see Ellis Island? I highly recommend it, plus going into the SOL, even just the pedestal, gives amazing views of NYC, plus there is a small museum inside.Wow... so many more things to consider. So if I were to consider the following things priority, would it be possible to get them in a full three day trip, and how best to group them?
Time Square/Broadway (Wicked would also be a great option)
Staten Island Ferry (want to see SOL, not go in)
9/11 memorial/museum
St Patricks Cathedral
Empire State Building
Central Park
I think the OP prioritized her sights and attractions and thus cut out some places she asked of earlier. For a 3 day trip which really means only one full day I'd bypass stepping on the island and get my pictures and view from the free (and frequently running) Staten Island ferry.I thought you wanted to see Ellis Island? I highly recommend it, plus going into the SOL, even just the pedestal, gives amazing views of NYC, plus there is a small museum inside.
I think the OP prioritized her sights and attractions and thus cut out some places she asked of earlier. For a 3 day trip which really means only one full day I'd bypass stepping on the island and get my pictures and view from the free (and frequently running) Staten Island ferry.
Venturing out of my Disney comfort zone and wanting to take my son to New York City for his 13th birthday) end of June 2019). I have no idea of the layout of NYC. We are from small town Indiana with Indianapolis being our "big city."
I don't know where to start.
I know we want to go to three full days, four nights, and one of those to encompass June 29th. I want to see Time Square, 9/11 museum, Ellis Island, Central Park, and a Broadway show. Also would love any suggestions of must sees.
What I need is to know where best to stay, specifically what area, and hotel suggestions. I have Hilton points to use but don't have to use. Also, how do we divide up our days? What locations are close to each other and can be fit in the same day?
I just need help figuring out where to start.
I believe she said that the trip is three full days, and four nights, so there is plenty of time to do plenty of things.
I’ve lived 10 miles outside of manhattan most of my life, my mom and family were from Jersey City, NJ, my grandparents went there after their trips from Ireland to Ellis Island. I remember going there as a kid, before the renovations, it was eerie and fascinating, even back then. This summer, my family wanted to go to the crown, I’ve never ever bothered getting off at the SOL, but I’m so glad I finally did! Going from the heat and crowds into the base and pedestal was a great experience! It’s really nice in there, with an interesting museum, including the original hand and flame. I have some great pictures of one World Trade Center, and the following week took pictures of the SOL from the observatory (we used to go to dinner at Windows on the World when I was a kid at the World Trade Center, brought back memories).You're right! I still wouldn't step foot on the island if I wasn't going to Ellis Island but that's just me. Haven't been there since 6th grade and I need to hold on to my NYC street creds .
Let's see what she says about her son's wants when she returns to the thread.
Actually, yeah, more info on your son's interests might help a bit too. Such as, it's baseball season so if you wanted to catch a game, you could likely do that. What kind of food/treats do you both like? What kind of activities does he enjoy?
I’ve lived 10 miles outside of manhattan most of my life, my mom and family were from Jersey City, NJ, my grandparents went there after their trips from Ireland to Ellis Island. I remember going there as a kid, before the renovations, it was eerie and fascinating, even back then. This summer, my family wanted to go to the crown, I’ve never ever bothered getting off at the SOL, but I’m so glad I finally did! Going from the heat and crowds into the base and pedestal was a great experience! It’s really nice in there, with an interesting museum, including the original hand and flame. I have some great pictures of one World Trade Center, and the following week took pictures of the SOL from the observatory (we used to go to dinner at Windows on the World when I was a kid at the World Trade Center, brought back memories).
Youtube. Comic con type stuff. Comedy. Not into sports and very little interest in history or museums. He is very much a cheeseburger and fry kid. He would love a great comedy show that is teen friendly.
In regards to the other discussion, SOL vs ferry vs Ellis Island. I am sadly going to admit I don't know much about all of that. I really want to see SOL, going up to or in is optional given time, cost and availability of tickets.
I do think we would prefer Wicked or Frozen as opposed to Hamilton.
Anyone have a good website about the subway system? Is there a website one can put in a starting point and end point that would give what subway to take?
I actually don't suggest the 9/11 museum to tourists who are going to be in the city for a limited time. I do suggest visiting the site and the outdoor memorial, but the museum itself is very raw, especially for children. If you truly feel your trip won't be complete without visiting it, it is well done but it's not something I would opt to do myself if I were visiting the city.
I stayed here:
https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/h...attan-times-square-central-NYCFFHX/index.html
It was a great location and value. I think @leebee recommended it to me.
For the SOL, you book here https://www.statuecruises.com/#/Youtube. Comic con type stuff. Comedy. Not into sports and very little interest in history or museums. He is very much a cheeseburger and fry kid. He would love a great comedy show that is teen friendly.
In regards to the other discussion, SOL vs ferry vs Ellis Island. I am sadly going to admit I don't know much about all of that. I really want to see SOL, going up to or in is optional given time, cost and availability of tickets.
I do think we would prefer Wicked or Frozen as opposed to Hamilton.
Anyone have a good website about the subway system? Is there a website one can put in a starting point and end point that would give what subway to take?