New York City (part 1) – Episode 61

categories: USA Travel

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The Amateur Traveler talks about New York City – Staten Island Ferry, Bronx zoo, Yankee Stadium, Arthur Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Hotels, Getting Around, Empire State Building, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero, Stock Exchange, Harlem.

For a great way to save money on a trip to New York City, check out the New York Pass which can get you into 100+ different attractions. 


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Show Notes

New York City (Wikipedia)
Staten Island Ferry
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Yankee Stadium
Dominick’s location
Bronx Zoo
Arthur Avenue
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
Distance
Empire State Building
Central Park Conservancy
Rockefeller Center
Stock Exchange
Manhattan neighborhoods
New York Minute Show
GothamCast

Internet Resources

City Neighborhood Guides
Interactive Transit Map
New York City Subway Art

Community

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Chris Christensen

by Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen is the creator of the Amateur Traveler blog and podcast. He has been a travel creator since 2005 and has won awards including being named the "Best Independent Travel Journalist" by Travel+Leisure Magazine.

4 Responses to “New York City (part 1) – Episode 61”

kristen

Says:

Hi All,

Nice stuff you got going here!!! Definitely bookmarking your site!!
You know..i came across this company on the web the other day and it should thrill travel enthusiasts.. there is this site called Globester..and it offers some amazing fares for international tickets!!
The link is :
http://globester.com?channel=blpo10&adgroup=amateurtraveler

very nice site you have here too.. will visit again…and do visit that site.. trust me..it’s awesome stuff!!

Enjoi!!

ROB

Says:

Only just stubmled across your site when googlin’ for Tokyo and NYC for a trip later in the year.

Some excellent suggestions in this and Part2 for NYC…only wish I had found it before I had booked.

Going back now through all the archives, its a great listen. Thanks for your efforts.

Cochese

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I’m visiting new york soon, and was hoping to get a good idea of what to do and where to visit. I tried listening to your podcast, but the breathing into the microphone became unbearable. Really really annoying. I dont know if its because im listening through headphones, but its really loud.

chris2x

Says:

Sorry about that. I fixed that problem in more recent podcasts.

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