Tell me about your Experience of the State of New York.? -

If you could give someone a short description of what your experience in the state of New York was like. What would you have to say? Any tips or things to know ahead of time upon arriving and/or definite places to check out?

Are you going for a trip or are you living there? If you re going for a trip you should stay in Time Square. It s a very busy place all year round. There are art museums, gift shops, a big toys are us that has a ferris Wheel, food on the streets, lots of sub ways, and much more. If you go for Thanksgiving you should see the parade. But if you go for new Years you should see the ball drop. You should see The Statue Of Liberty, The Empire State Building, China Town, all of these shows in the morning like Good morning America, and much more. They film it live and you could be in the audience for free. I would recommend it for everybody.

New York is truly a unique and diverse state. It has everything from seashore to mountains, the largest urban area in the US to the most desolate rural areas. It has four seasons, great universities, the great lakes, Niagara Falls, Internation crossings, and and International territory within its boundaries (the UN). It is the center of commerce, fashion, entertainment. It has been a state that has lead this nation for years in so many areas. It is truly one of the most unique of the 50 American states.

You re talking about one of the largest states in the country, so it totally depends where in NY your talking about. The Adirondacks, NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, the Finger Lakes region. They range from incredibly urban to places you couldn t distinguish from rural Alabama. Good maps are a must. It can also take many hours to get from one place to another so know what and why you re going there. Some rural parts have little if any cell reception, gas stations. They can also be heavily snowed in in many places (the various mountain ranges, Buffalo, etc). I ve lived upstate near Saratoga Springs and in NYC, and love them both, for the culture alone.

20 million NYC Metro citizens and no one stops to smell the roses.

Rent a car In the San Francisco area? im 20 And in Military. will anyone let me rent a car? -

i am going home for christmas and i would like to rent a car i am only 20 im in the military. any way i can rent a car somewhere in the bay area close to San Francisco?

If you have an official travel order, you can rent a car without any additional fee (18+). If you don t have a travel order and you being in the military is unrelated to your reason for travelling/renting, then you can t rent a car at all (have to be 21).One example, from Budget s FAQ (which is standard for every car rental place): Government Renters Including Those in the U.S. MilitaryBudget Rent A Car is proud to deliver unsurpassed rental car service to those who serve our country. At corporate-operated locations, * For U.S. Government (military civilian) personnel WITH a government travel order or purchase order, minimum rental age is 18 years of age. No underage surcharge applies. * For U.S. Government (military civilian) personnel WITHOUT a government travel order or purchase order, minimum rental age is 21 years of age, except 18 years of age in Michigan and New York State. No underage surcharge applies. ��U.S. Government personnel�� includes military as well as civilian employees (for example, FEMA, U.S. Postal Dept., Navy, Army, etc.). The minimum age policy applies to both corporate and leisure rates. -- http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/en/��If you don t apply, then as someone else brilliantly suggested in a similar question... try renting a U-haul truck. You can rent the smallest vehicle they have and the minimum age is only 18.

They may let you rent a car, but will charge an outrageous underage fee (usually at least $25 a day on top of the other expenses). I would see if someone has an extra car they don t use much that you could borrow while you re there. Or take public transport--it s suppsed to be pretty good there, isn t it?

I tried to do that when i was young....it was a PAIN finding one that would rent to me being under 25 or 24 i dont remember...But...also you need a credit card....and...... What San Francisco area? If its for THE CITY... Dont waste your time...You will PAY SOOO MUCH in Parking every time you want to get out and park somehwere......and look around...so if thats the idea....Dont Do It!.. :)...Take the Trollys and The Trains....even Cabs!....unless you plan on going to one place...walking around that area all day...and then leaving... And if you have never driven in Frisco...I Promise YOU..you will end up going the wrong direction down a 1 way street atleast ONCE..lol...... Anways..It MIGHT be cheaper to get a limo Driver in some cases... Specially if your going with a bunch of people....given the prices for rentals...the prices to Park the damn thing.....anywhere in the city ..etc.... Good Luck!

Yes, as long as you re 18 w/ military ID, they might charge a little charge.Try to call the car rentals before you go and rent it.

you work in the military!!! u can die horrible job

Fun Stuff to do on a Road Trip? HELP!? -

Ok, so tomorrow me and my family are going on a 15 hour road trip. I am 12, and I have two younger siblings (sister: 8, brother: 4). I desperately need things to do. I do not have an Ipod, I m bringing books, I have a cell phone, and no portable dvd player. Need ideas!

I hope you guys don t plan on driving it all in one day... but other than iPod or other electronic entertainment, books and conversation is about all you re going to have unless you get some of those travel games at a gas station or Wal-Mart/Target.