Hotels near New York Skyports Seaplane Base - NYS, New York

Ne w York is always very exiting , but I wish there was more shopping in the city offered. There re to many tourist shops with the same souvenirs in it - one after the other. Years ago there were more independent retailers with clothes and other household items in the stores on 6th avenue and 34th street. Now hardly none . So many places to eat. I had to go to the Queens and the bronx for discount shopping . I did not ,like that .

Long Island City is a very mixed neighbourhood - industrial, working class, and areas being gentrified. Not everyone would feel comfortable walking around the neighborhood. But there is hip stuff developing.

We visit our daughter who lives in Brooklyn, and when the 4 of us are all together, her 1 Bedroom apartment is too small to accommodate us. Brooklyn has a great vibe, and is welcoming to people of all ages. We love walking or biking in Prospect Park and seeing the hustle and bustle of the crowds surrounding Barclays Center.

This was one of several trips to NYC, it truly is one of the best cities in the world in my experience, can't wait to go back again. It is super hot in August, but there is aircon everywhere and you can adjust your schedule to have an afternoon siesta during peak heat and then go again in the evening.

Walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, fantastic experience. Ate at Juliana's pizza, totally recommend that. Stayed in lower Williamsburg, nothing going on there, would not recommend. Neighborhood was dirty, garbage on the streets and absolutely no restaurants or night life.

Kimpton Theatre is very well located in Time Square and is walking distance to most attractions. Try to catch the 7pm 2 hr ferry ride to see the sites, buildings, Statue of Liberty and the 3 biridges in daylight, dusk and early evenings when the lights come on.