NYC and Long Island Information
Did you know you can Jet Ski and Scuba Dive in NYC? Uh yeah you can! Well, not in the winter but you get my point. I encourage you to explore. Start with this website to explore wine tours, horseback riding, shopping, sweets, cooking classes, dance classes and sample sales - yes! designer sample sales.
Navigating New York City is a piece of cake and we are sure you will do just fine!
But, just in case you want to double chek your directions or other travel information, we have put these links together for you. We hope you'll find them helpful.
Airports
There are four convenient area airports. The nearest to the venue is John F. Kennedy (JFK) - at 18.5 miles. The second nearest is LaGuardia (LGA) - at 19.9 miles. Third is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) - at 30.9 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the farthest from the venue. Located in New Jersey the airport is 37.2 miles from the venue.
Visit this webpage for details.
Need Transportation to and from the airport or just getting around town? Visit this Long Island Transportation webpage from the Visitor's Bureau.
Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
The Long Island Rail Road, simply known as the LIRR, is a commuter rail system in New York, stretching from Manhattan to the eastern tip of Suffolk County on Long Island.
Amtrak passengers can take the LIRR from Penn Station into Long Island. Take the LIRR to the Carle Place station. For schedule and fare information click here. The distance from the Carle Place station to the wedding venue is a 1/4 mile.
If you want to venture into the city the LIRR s a good alternative to driving. Visit this webpage for details.
Broadway Shows
On Broadway, Off Broadway - you pick the show. There is always a spectacular show on/off Broadway. Visit this webpage for details.
Museums
A Washington, DC area native I am no stranger to museums. Trust me when I say New York offers some of the best museums you will find. If you are a history buff like myself you should venture to the city and explore. There's a reason I live in Hamilton Heights (wink!).
Explore arts & history museums here or click here for history museums.
Taxicabs
The City's fleet of yellow taxicabs is regulated by the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
7 NYC taxi lessons you need to know. Details here.
• Taxis are available 24 hours a day.
• Hail taxis whose numbers are illuminated on top—they're on duty.
• Board and exit the cab curbside.
• Hotel doormen can hail a cab for you; a $1 tip is customary for this service.
• Minimum metered fare is $2.50, which increases 50 cents every fifth of a mile; there is also a New York State tax surcharge of 50 cents per ride.
• An additional $1 surcharge is added to the meter Monday–Friday, 4–8pm, and a 50-cent surcharge is added at night, 8pm–6am.
• All taxis accept cash and most accept credit cards.
• Tip 15–20% at the end of a trip; tolls are extra and added to the metered fare.
• Dial 311 in NYC to inquire about lost items or other concerns
Shopping
New York City is one of the best places to shop in the world. The key is knowing where to go and that my friend is a talent.
There's what I call Designer Row (between 5th and Madison Avenues), Soho (near NYU), then you have other Fashion District shops along 7th and 6th Avenues (from 34th-42nd St), If you dare, venture into China Town (Canal Street). It's very crowded, but you can always find something in China Town. While you're there grab a bite to eat in Little Italy.
Visit NYC Row to help plan your trip out. Visit their page for details.
If you don't like what you see there, check out nymag's top 25 retail stores. Visit their webpage for details.
Long Island
A different kind of island get away indeed. Long Island is such a departure from New York City. Beautiful year round, there is plenty to see and do if you have some spare time. Take a minute to plan your trip now so you get the most out of your visit.
Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission
Entertainment
What can we say? There's a lot to cover and not a lot of time to cover it all! Buy some no doze, drink some Monta Vida coffee, arm yourself with comfy-cute shoes, cab fare, a metro card and have some fun.
Visit this webpage for details.