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#1,977
#1,977
LIvol said:
If you want help with both places, please PM me and we can exchange numbers and I will gladly help you out. I live on Long Island and spend a good bit in NYC and have been to Philly at least 50+ times.
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You can email me at Vols_Sam@yahoo.com

I just created this a few min ago just as a throwaway email since I was gonna be posting it here.

Any help would be appreciated

Edit: there's an underscore there between vols and Sam that's obscured by the link line
 
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#1,978
#1,978
VolLee said:
Like was mentioned before, try to take a train into the city. It will save you money. What town will you be in?

I've driven through the heart of Manhattan twice. The first time was mid-morning through Chinatown. I'm a pretty good driver (all men are good at two things, and one of them's driving) with experience in city driving, but it's a whole other beast in NYC.
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Willingboro, NJ. So I have to drive up to the city. Don't know where I could park to catch a train/subway.

I wonder if whatever hotel I will be staying at in willingboro could get me free parking passes at their NYC counterpart? Then I could just park in that hotel garage and find my way from there. Anyone ever tried anything like that?
 
#1,981
#1,981
In Philly, eat Pat's, and then walk across the street and east at Geno's. Those are the classic places, though there are better places.

NYC... Sigh. Parking will be over $25 per hour if you can find it. Entry in to Manhattan is probably around $10 via tolls.
 
#1,982
#1,982
Found this:

"However, I would say that driving to Staten Island and taking the ferry into Lower Manhattan is probably the most convenient and affordable option. You can park right near the ferry port for just $8 per day and the ferry ride itself is free and only takes about 15 minutes. Once you disembark, there is a Subway station right outside the ferry station in Manhattan. You will also have great views of the Statue of Liberty and the new Freedom Tower during your ferry trip. You can find schedules and directions here: The Staten Island Ferry."

here: Day trip to NYC parking help

I stayed in NYC for business and my wife and I rode the ferry to and from Staten Island. Nice, scenic ride...
 
#1,983
#1,983
nicksjuzunk said:
In Philly, eat Pat's, and then walk across the street and east at Geno's. Those are the classic places, though there are better places.

NYC... Sigh. Parking will be over $25 per hour if you can find it. Entry in to Manhattan is probably around $10 via tolls.
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Yeah nick I had planned on eating at those 2 back-to-back in Philly.

On NYC, unreal how much things cost up there apparently. I don't see how in the world people afford the cost of living. Insane

Todd- thanks for the tip on the ferry. Will definitely keep that in mind
 
#1,984
#1,984
volssam said:
Off-topic-

Need a little help.

It looks like, The Lord Willing, I will be getting to travel for work for the first time ever, here in a little over a week. It will be up in NJ, between Philly and NYC. Never been to either, so I plan to try to visit each to at least eat and maybe catch a couple sites, etc.

1) I will be in a rental car. I have no idea about driving to/in either city. Can someone tell me the best way to get in the city -esp NYC. And where do I park once I'm there, like if I wanted to visit Time Square/central park/WTC, etc? Is there somewhere to park the car and then travel on the subway? Any ideas?

2) is Philly hard to get around in?

3) If you only had ONE restaurant to recommend ($ 30-40 and under) in either city, what would it be?

Thanks and Go Vols!
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There are so many trains that travel to NYC. I was in Poughkeepsie and we took a 90 minute train ride that was really enjoyable and you get to see a lot of the Hudson. Just take one to grand central station. get an all day metro card and travel underground. It's what the locals do because it's practical
 
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#1,986
#1,986
I lived in NYC for 2.5 years after college.

I wouldn't drive into the city in your car unless you can expense parking. I would take a bus from NJ and just use the subway/buses to get around. It's much easier and less expensive. Either way, you'll want to use the subway once in the city. The subway system in NYC is great for getting around and it's not as scary as you would think. There are maps in all the subway cars showing you where the stops are located, they're on almost every block. And believe it or not most strangers in NYC are willing to give you directions if you need them. Just ask.

It's been awhile since I lived in NYC but I'd go to Greenwich Village, lower Manhattan vs. going to Times Square/Uptown. That is all touristy crap filled with nothing worth seeing, IMO, unless you plan to check out a Broadway show.

If you want some real NYC experience go down to the East and West Villages, walk around for hours, check out chinatown, and all the areas between. Stay 14th street and below, IMO.

Good luck!!
 
#1,987
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VolBalla2014 said:
There are so many trains that travel to NYC. I was in Poughkeepsie and we took a 90 minute train ride that was really enjoyable and you get to see a lot of the Hudson. Just take one to grand central station. get an all day metro card and travel underground. It's what the locals do because it's practical
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If I were you, I would drive to Trenton's train station (half an hour), park, and take the train to Penn Station (just over an hour), then ride the underground. Please trust those of us telling you not to drive into the city.
 
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#1,990
#1,990
Branisel and Downs both out for spring ball.

Helm and Wolf have a huge opportunity to establish themselves early.
 
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What's up Volnation. This is my first post here. Been reading the board for a little while now. Would like to say what a great job everyone does with all the info. I will be visiting Knoxville for the first time for the O&W game this year. Will also be bringing my family. Was just wondering about things like best places to eat, stay, and how to prepare for all the festivities on game day. Also how do I go about getting tickets.Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
 
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Vol-oholic said:
What's up Volnation. This is my first post here. Been reading the board for a little while now. Would like to say what a great job everyone does with all the info. I will be visiting Knoxville for the first time for the O&W game this year. Will also be bringing my family. Was just wondering about things like best places to eat, stay, and how to prepare for all the festivities on game day. Also how do I go about getting tickets.Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
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Welcome!:hi:
 
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Vol-oholic said:
What's up Volnation. This is my first post here. Been reading the board for a little while now. Would like to say what a great job everyone does with all the info. I will be visiting Knoxville for the first time for the O&W game this year. Will also be bringing my family. Was just wondering about things like best places to eat, stay, and how to prepare for all the festivities on game day. Also how do I go about getting tickets.Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
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O&W game is free. Just walk on in.

As for food, can't go wrong with Calhouns on the river. It's a UT tradition, but there are tons of places in Knox.

Get there early and walk the strip and campus on game day. Enjoy O&W game is a great time
 
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volstopfan14 said:
Our tight end situation is horrible. Helm and Wolf have to be ready to play if not start from day 1.
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there were weakpoints to go around last year but TE might have taken the cake imo - we got nothing from that position group all year long

really key to already have Helm and Wolf on campus already - we will need both this fall
 
#1,998
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volssam said:
Off-topic-

Need a little help.

It looks like, The Lord Willing, I will be getting to travel for work for the first time ever, here in a little over a week. It will be up in NJ, between Philly and NYC. Never been to either, so I plan to try to visit each to at least eat and maybe catch a couple sites, etc.

1) I will be in a rental car. I have no idea about driving to/in either city. Can someone tell me the best way to get in the city -esp NYC. And where do I park once I'm there, like if I wanted to visit Time Square/central park/WTC, etc? Is there somewhere to park the car and then travel on the subway? Any ideas?

2) is Philly hard to get around in?

3) If you only had ONE restaurant to recommend ($ 30-40 and under) in either city, what would it be?

Thanks and Go Vols!
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For NYC, park at one of the ferrys and ride across--you'll get to see the statue of liberty and land near Battery Park. Parking and the ferry ride is cheap. Definitely visit the footprint of the Twin Towers--I went with a Boy Scout troop and will never forget it.

Driving isn't nearly as bad in Philadelphia. There are lots of subway stations you can park at and ride into town. You can visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall at the same time--they're about a block apart. You can also visit the City Tavern (est. 1773) and eat real colonial food served by waiters dressed from the colonial period.

If you get a chance to drive through Amish country out towards Lancaster, the scenery is beautiful and the food is amazing.

Enjoy your trip.
 
#1,999
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SCvol333 said:
ionaVOL is spot on - driving in NYC is to be avoided at all costs

on another note traveling for work is kinda like sleeping with a lot of women - sounds great at first but you just end up around many more diseases, bone tired, and ready to be home
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What...kind of...travel..are you doing??

Nick, have you seen SCvol in Thailand?!?!?
 
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