Visiting NYC first week in September - need help planning

im planning a trip to new york for 7 nights at the beginning of Sept. I was wondering if its wise getting a 3 day pass as opposed to 7 day one?

just thought if i do my sight seeing over 3 days, i could probably use the other days shopping - any places recommended for vintage clothes? or bargain shopping? heard you can get some really great deals on branded stuff? ( obviously i%26#39;ll visit the likes of macy%26#39;s etc)

also i want to go out clubbing and was wondering where i could find some nice spots. names of certain recommended places would also help?

i could also take a drive to a neighbbouring state or place of interest - again, is there any places worth a day visit to?

and lastly any places recommended for cheap %26amp; cheerful breakfasts, as my evening meals will be nice proper meals.

any help with my planning would be great! thank you.

Visiting NYC first week in September - need help planning

Don%26#39;t know what passes you%26#39;re referring to or why you think a 3-day one might be better. Shopping is found all over the city, so if it%26#39;s a subway pass you%26#39;re referring to, you%26#39;ll want it for the whole time you%26#39;re here.

Some of the more popular nightspots right now include Sanots Party House, Cielo, GoldBar, 1Oak, Tenjune, Temple Bar, 205 Club, The Box, Death and Company, Cain, the Pink Elephant, PM, Hiro, and Guesthouse. Some of those are lounges and some are dance clubs, so be sure to read reviews on www.yelp.com beforehand.

Here%26#39;s a thread about visiting the Hudson River Valley, which you could do as a day trip:

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k1909258鈥?/a>

There are good places for breakfast all over the city, so we%26#39;ll need to know more about your plans to recommend specific spots.

Visiting NYC first week in September - need help planning

';Sanots Party House'; = Santos Party House :)

Century 21 is good for deals on designer stuff. It is right beside Ground Zero.

thanks for the help. I was referring to the NYC Pass, which apparently gives you access to the city%26#39;s main tourist attractions (no queues). the reason i thought the 3 day pass may be better was because if i covered the sights i want to see in 3 days, then i could spend the remaining days like shopping, and perhaps a day trip, etc. So a 7 day pass seemed like maybe (as much as i%26#39;d like to see more), i may be pushing it cos I will do other things as well?

I%26#39;ll definitely read up some reviews for the clubbing - thank you for the link.

and it sounds like i%26#39;ll be visiting century 21 defo.

i%26#39;m staying central in a brill hotel, so hopefully travelling wise i can use public transport if need be.

i went to ccntury 21 the last time i went to nyc i am going back in oct. century 21 is deffetaly on my list but this time i am giving my self at least 3-4 hours to shop there..it has everyname brand that u want at least half price. make it a POINT to go GREAT buys.

I%26#39;m not convinced any of the sightseeing passes make sense for most people. Make a list of the places you absolutely want to go, figure out how much they%26#39;ll cost. I will almost guarantee it will be less than buying the pass. Invest instead in a 7 day unlimited metrocard for using subways and buses.

http://www.mta.info/metrocard/mcgtreng.htm

Here%26#39;s a link to the FAQ in which you will find lots of info on shopping- a whole section-including discount shopping and outlet malls.

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k1948627鈥?/a>

There should also be info on vintage/thrift shops there. If not, do a text search. There are certainly many posts on the subject.

You%26#39;ll also find info on daytrips. Rather than driving, you might want to consider a train trip. Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate is lively. DIA Beacon is another nice trip north of Manhattan. The train goes along the Hudson River.

http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/outbound.htm

I%26#39;ll also mention that Brimfield antique show, perhaps the largest antique show in the US will take place while you%26#39;re visiting. It%26#39;s about a 3-4 hr. drive but here%26#39;s info

brimfield.com/html/brimfieldfaqvisitors.htm

You might also consider a day trip to the Hamptons. Out of the Closet is one of several vintage clothing shops on the east end. It%26#39;s on Main st. in Bridgehampton not far from where you%26#39;d get off the Hampton Jitney.

Hamptonjitney.com

Thanks - I%26#39;ll be sure to dedicate some time to Century 21 then, if the shopping is that good!

i went to the link %26amp; did a search by text and didnt quite get recent results of any vintage or thrift shops :( But I shall try find %26#39;Out of the Closet%26#39; and I%26#39;m sure I%26#39;ll pass a few along the way. fingers crossed.

the train trip to rockefeller estate has got me intrigued, so i may look into that. Hamptons - you aren%26#39;t referring to the famous one they keep referring to in Sex %26amp; the City surely? If so, then that sounds like a must! Any extra info will be great.

Thanks again to all for contibuting with the fab tips for my trip.

Yes, the Hamptons I was referring to is the ';famous'; one. You can take a train or the Hamptonjitney.com to Bridgehampton and the store Out of the Closet is a 2 minute walk from either on Main st. in Bridgehampton. I%26#39;d phone ahead though and make sure they%26#39;ll be open on the day you want to come. They may not be open every day in Sept. I think they open at noon and usually stay open late. Here%26#39;s an article about the shop

danshamptons.com/content/鈥?8.html

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