Visiting NYC after Christmas, suggestions on what NEEDS to be seen and done? -

After Christmas, some friends and I want to take a little road trip to New York City just for a fun thing to do while we re on vacation from school. We re all 17 and 18 and we re going without any adults so we need some help with what we must do while there. We re from a really small town in Massachusetts that s about 4 hours away from NYC so we re not really city people . A few of us have been to NYC before but still, we re curious to know what we should see/do.We already plan on going to:-Times Square and having that be the basis of our trip because it seems to be in the center of everything, unless a better place would be suggested.-The Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock-Central Park-Chinatown-Empire State Building-Ground ZeroLike I said, we re teenagers and the guys going like sports and the girls like to shop, so shopping will probably be a big part of the day haha. What stores a must-see while there too? We know we wanna check out the M M store and Toys R Us, but what else?We re also gonna try not to sight-see too much because we only have the day, but we ll do some sight-seeing as we go along, like taking pictures at the Empire State Building and things like that.Also, should we just drive around doing things (though that d waste gas and it d be extremely hard to park everywhere) or just park in one place and walk around doing everything? Where s a good place to park? And what would be the best day after Christmas to do? We d still like to see the tree and decorations, so would between Christmas and New Years be good?I posted this question yesterday and got a great answer, but I d like some more feedback. The guy who gave my best answer yesterday said we should park in Bryant park, does that sound like a good plan? Also how would we take a train into NYC? What stations are between Western Massachusetts and NYC that we could take isntead of driving into the city itself? Thanks!

Hi! Im goning to NYC in 2 weeks, and i think that list of yours is PERFECT. Exactly that is what i plan on doing when im there too! but you should include Broadway for sure, maybe even Comedy Cellar or the Late Show with Letterman... hmm definately try the pizza, the bagels, and the chinese food in new york, its awesome!!! also go to the MoMa and the American museum of modern art. Central park and rockefellar center are good ones to do for sure as well! HAVE FUN!

Vandling, pa? Lackawanna co, or wayne? -

Is vandling pa considered lackawanna co, or wayne? i asked some people and ive gotten both answers.

hi there,here s your answer!!Lackawannaread under..Borough of Vandling Settlement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandling,_P��regards pops..merry xmas..

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Are there any small uninhabited islands near Panama City, FL? -

I am thinking to find some small uninhabited island somewhere near Panama City, Fl where I can kayak with friends and camp out there. Please help if you know of any and how to get there.

Your best bet is to do some research online to find any islands off Panama City. There will be locations listed online for islands that can be reached by kayaking.

Whats the best area to move to in Florida in Dade County. Does all areas have bad hurrica? -

I visited south beach for a vacation and loved it. Now I m seeking to move there. Does Florida get a lot of hurricanes? What areas are best to move to that s inexpensive housing?

Well during hurricane season there was always a possibility for a hurricane to hit but they are always weak and most of the time aren t even strong enough to be called hurricanes. That s when a hurricane hits, but we havn t had a hurricane in years, so you shouldn t worry at all. And we always know way in advance if anything were to happen and there s many hurricane shelters and such just in case. There s no worries. For your other question, it all depends what city in Dade County you are moving in to and what type of place you want to live in, for example, condo, house, etc. South Beach is in Miami Beach which is right next to Miami, just a bridge away. There s inexpensive places to live in South Beach and the rest of Miami Beach as well as expensive. I would recommend just googling around, or going to craigslist or contacting a realtor, it all really depends on what is inexpensive to you and where and what you want to live in. But honestly just google will be more than enough, but if you see anything expensive in Miami Beach, don t thik that it s all around that pricing because it s not, not even close. Like I said, there s really inexpensive and expensive places to live. Also, as a sidenote, you could also move to a place near Miami Beach aif that s where you want to move to, and just take any of the mass transit (some are even free like the Metromover) or cab, train, bus, etc or if you have your own car which living in certain palces in Miami you don t need one, you can always just drive there. Enjoy your new life in Miami, I know you won t regret and will love every second of it. Your going to love being a Miamian.

Anyone did Toronto-Montreal-Boston drive before? -

Can anyone give me some guide pertaining to the road trip mentioned above? I am planning a trip to visit an old uncle (above 80) during this coming Christmas (yes, facing cold winter).If you do not have the entire experience, anyone of the 2 legs will also be very helpful, which every way. Eg. Toronto-Montreal or Montreal-Toronto; Montreal-Boston or Boston-Montreal.Some of the issue of concern are:1. Place to stop (be it for rest, or sleep, or just side seeing)2. Boarder crossing experience.3. Place worth visiting (natural lover).4. Possible danger (robbery, accident etc on the road).5. Nice place for food. 6. Which are the Toll road, how much is the cost.7. Motel along the highway, is it safe.8. Anything to highlight for the car, eg snow tyre, extra food/water, etc. Any other information or experience you would like to share, i will be more than happy to note it down. Regards, Mel.

(Preface note; Yahoo Answers informed that my full Answer to you was too long. Hence I am breaking it up into at least 2 sections. This is section No. 1) First of all, Beatle Fanatic understood you backwards, giving you instructions from Boston to Toronto instead of the other way around. His profile says he is American - the Yanks always seem to think they are first (lols). And are you a Brit? Your use of tyre instead of tire and your seeming unfamiliarity with the Canadian part of the drive suggests that you are, and not a Canadian. In any case, it is about a 12 hour drive - total driving time - in good weather. The chances of getting hit by snow storms will be about 1 in 4 at that time of the year. And you want to see things. So I suggest you plan a 3 day trip, maybe even assume the worst and add in a snow allowance day.The Ontario part of the drive, on Rte 401, will be remarkable for its dullness. The land is flat, flat, flat and outside of an occasional view of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River nothing scenic. There are a few historical sites in the Kingston area, and if you are a wine drinker you might visit the Cherry Valley Peninsula, where there are a few wineries (it is Canada s newest wine area, however, and many of the few tasting rooms may be closed for the winter). You might wish to sidetrip to Ottawa (go north on Rte 416) and see Ottawa, the nations capital. Like most it is full of museums, most very close to the parliament buildings. The Rideau Canal in mid-winter is the world s longest public skating rink.Montr��al of course is a different place. A very European city, and multi-cultural (though not as much as Toronto, which is currently the most multi-cultural city in the world). Make sure you fill your tummy with a warm Montr��al smoked meat (viande fum����)sandwich. Viande fum��e is Montr��al s take on pastrami, and it is described as the greatest delicatessen meat in the world in David Sax s recent book Save the Deli , superior even to New York s. Local Montr��alers will say that the best is served at Dunn s or at Schwartz s but my favourite is that at New Systeme, located near Atwater Market. One advisory, however, if you do not stop it your sandwich will automatically be slathered with sweet yellow mustard. And if there is any alternative (there probably will not be) it will be dijon. If you wish neither but are one who believes that only spicy brown mustard will do for a pastrami you must bring your own. The Qu��bec preference for mustard being mild and sweet shows elsewhere. Although Montr��al is indeed a great culinary city, if you go to an ethnic place - especially Chinese or Thai - one gets dishes with spicing mellowed and sweetened if one does not demand Faire le gout authentique, s il vous pla?t, pas a le gout qu��becois!!!). For the most part Montr��al s French restaurants are a Qu��bec take. There is usually a game dish or two on the menu (usually with a sweet, often fruit and wine based, sauce) but you should treat yourself to at least one such meal. Or try the very distinctive Le Fourquet Fourchet, inside the Palias de Congr��s. (No outside sign!!). Loud, noisy, with communual seating, it not only has contemporary dishes but features recipes eaten by the settlers of 300 years ago, and also of the original Indian and Inuit (eskimo) aborigines from the far north. Reservations recommended. Be advised that since last winter Qu��bec MANDATES that all vehicles have snowtires - not all season tires - on all four wheels from December 15 until April 1. I have yet to personally see cops going down streets with their ticket books checking tires or at road traps checking tires but I am sure it happens. If you are worried that you will be trapped on the highway in a blizzard and need to bring extra food and water I won t stop you but that is a bit of an overreaction. All the way to Boston they are used to snow and the major highways, especially, are full of plows. As a general rule the worst storms will not exceed 30cm, except in New England closer to Boston, which occasionally gets walloped by nor easters - ferocious ocean winter storms that explode east or southeast of Cape Cod from the convergence of the cold Labrador Current with the warm Gulf Stream - that can dump 60-70cm in snow sometimes so blinding one can hardly see more than 50 meters but these almost always occur after January 15. There are no tolls going to Boston via Montr��al; if you come back via the typical route of US I-90 from Boston to Buffalo it is almost all tolled.

Hi Hank, how can u don t received the best answer just by the length of reply alone?Wow. . . thanks. Report Abuse

Sorry Hank, I am not Brit, but Chinese from Singapore. Just like Canadian, Singaporean are influenced by the British, Crown Colony in the Far East back in those days. But yes, I am new to this land, and very new to winter. Report Abuse

Hum. . .all 3 answer (from 2 guys) are great, but yes, Hank answer suits me well.I do not need visa, but need to register on-line. Merry Christmas to you guys.Cheers Report Abuse

I ve done Boston-Montreal before and this is the way I go.Take 93 North to Concord, NH and exit onto Route 89 North.Follow 89 North to Swanton Vt. and exit onto Route 78 to Alburgh.In Alburgh VT. take Route 2 to Rouses Point in NY.In Rouses Point take Route 11 to Route 87 North.Follow 87 to the Canada border where the highway turns into Route 15.Follow 15 North into Montreal.The above route is easy, very scenic, and not dangerous. I usually stop in Burlington, VT which is about 3-1/2 hours from Boston area. There are many restaurants, shops, hotels, and things to do there because it is directly on Lake Champlain and is a touristy area. Montreal is about 2-1/2 hours from there.I would definitely want snow tires or at least a 4-wheel drive for that time of year traveling in that area.Border crossings into Canada are very easy but coming back it will take more time to cross. The US border patrol will ask many questions and may search your vehicle.

(My Answer to your Question - Section No. 2)(I also just discovered that Yahoo Answers does not permit the same email address to send more than one Answer another email address; hence you get this from my Canadian Yahoo address instead of, as Section 1, my USA yahoo address). .../.../...Following Beatle Fanatic s instructions in reverse he tells you to take the Autoroute 15 to the border where it becomes US I-87, then to get to Rousses Point, NY via getting off at US Route 11, which then becomes Route US 2. However, this crossing is a major one, where there is apt to be a backup of cars and where you are likely to be questioned and searched thoroughly. Cross instead on Qu��bec route 223. To get there take the exit on Autoroute 15 for Qu��bec route 202, eastward. You can take this about 5-6 kilometers to Route 223 then take a right to the border. You will pass a duty-free store on the left but do not be tempted. It will be cheaper to buy major brands of Canadian beer at regular prices in the States, especially at New Hampshire supermarkets, where, in addition to cheaper prices, there are no sales taxes. There are only 3 spirits brands (I know!) that are not cheaper in New Hampshire (Metaxa, Galliano and a Canadian brand of Triple Sec, FYI). Good wines are cheaper at regular prices in both New Hampshire and certain stores (like Trader Joe s) in Boston. (Note: In New Hampshire beers are sold at regular retailers; spirits ONLY at State Liquor Stores - like a New Hampshire LCBO - and wines under 16.5% at either). Re: crossing the border: If you are indeed a Brit (or from another country whose citizens are not required to have prior US visas) the US now REQUIRES that you register on line for what is known as an ESTA authorization. You will not be permitted to enter the USA without doing this. It must be done at least 3 days before you come to the border. For complete information and the application go to the US government immigration service s ESTA site at www.ESTA.us/apply. (ESTA has not been as widely publicized as it should have been. I did not know of it until a British friend and her 3 daughters were refused entry at New York after flying from Birmingham!!). Again, paraphrasing Beatle Fanatic in reverse, after you cross the border you take your first left and you will cross the bridge over part of Lake Champlain into Vermont, one of the USA s most beautiful, charming, and politically liberal states (as is Massachusetts) - although you won t believe it if you listen to Burlington s AM talk radio station. Vermont was one of the 4 American states which was originally an independent country. After about a half hour, once you reach and are on Rte I-89, stop at the first rest area, just south of St. Albans and get one of the free Vermont maps. They also give our rather good free coffee there (and at other such rest areas) Burlington is a lovely little city, and has 4 college and university campuses which tends to make it a bit intellectual. There are several good places to eat but particularly good in my experience (hope it is still there - I last dined there 2 years ago) is the rather unoriginally named Taste of Vermont which is near the lakefront. As you probably know the drinking age in the USA is 21 (highest in the world except for Nepal). And it is enforced. But if you are lucky enough to be older and a beer lover you will be happy to learn that Vermont, and New England generally, is a centre for fantastic craft beers from small breweries (and brewpub restaurants), at about half the price (for packaged) you pay for the limited number of microbrew brands produced in Ontario. You will also be happy to see once you cross the border petrol prices considerably less than in Canada. As mentioned Vermont is charming but you are really missing something by traveling after the famous brilliant Autumn foliage has past. Still, you can get a taste of rural New England and its architecture by getting off I-89 at Montpelier (the state capital) and then meander through Barre on Rte US 302 to VT 14and staying on Rt 14 until it intersects with I-89 at Sharon. Beyond Sharon a side trip to Queechee and Woodstock - a town which became an escape for many of the rich hangers-on to the Rockefeller family might be interesting. Once in New Hampshire to get an even better feel for the New England small town countryside and town centre architecture, with its famous white churches and town greens, get off I-89 at N.H. Route 114 (exit 10) and take Rte 114 to Route 202 and thence 202 through the Monadnock Region (named after a mountain there) until you reach Rte 119, then take Rte 119 into Massachusetts (You would follow then MA Rte 119 until it joins MA Rte 2, and thence Rte 2 into Boston. There are plenty of good restaurants along the way, many part of country inns along the byways I have suggested, or just places to get a snack. For many, many of them you can get a discount by registering at www.restaurants.com. This program has USA restaurants only; I do not know if there is a similar program in Canada.

Concerts coming to Utah? -

hey.. i want to know if there are any good rock concerts that are coming to Utah in the fairly near future... not like soft lame music but good music that you can have fun listening to. can anyone think of anything?

hi there,choose your city or town,and click for info..http://www.tibconcerts.com/states/utah/c��regards pops..

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Any affordable hotels in central park N.Y? -

Hi!I m planning a trip to New york. I have travel around the world and seen many great countries but my dream has always been to visit new york specially central park. I would like to know if anyone knows of any decent affordable hotels within walking distances of central park, also is central park where they put the huge christmas tree? how far is the statue of liberty from central park? any advices and tips will be very helpful. Thanks!

expedia.ca always helps :)

Rockefeller Center is where they put the huge tree. It s a short walk from Central Park down 5th Ave. To get to the Statue of Liberty, you will need to go all the way Downtown then take a ferry over to it.Try http://www.tripadvisor.com to look for hotels in your budget. Hotels on the side streets of the Upper West Side will probably be your best bet.

The link below will be very helpful. These are hotel near Central Park.Good luckNative New Yorker

go to hotels.com

Where is koreatown in miami located? -

pictures would be a nice extra as well. thanks.

the west side... couldn t find a camera in that district

There isn t one.