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If you must dine, there are 5 Au Bon Painsthroughout the terminals—find them as they are themost palatable choice available.FlushingBayHow to Get There—Driving(or directing your cabbie)CentralTerminalUS AirTerminalParkingLot 2ParkingLot 52andCentralPkwAvey25Ave278AveentralP490 PlAveAve252989 ueSmptMchrInteyosshSSttStt24Stt92 Sdt95 Sill RnMksoJac97 S99 SAve102101kwyGrtGrandC1 02r94 St90 St87 St85 St82 SAirline Air CanadaAir Tran AirwaysAmericanAmerican EagleATAColganComairContinentalContinental ExpressDeltaDelta ConnectionDelta ShuttleFrontier AirlinesjetBlue AirwaysMidwestNorthwestSpiritUnitedUnited ExpressUS AirwaysUS Airways ExpressUS Airways Shuttle2 D6235StParkingLot 4BlvdarsDitmParkingParking Lot 6Lot 72DeltaParkingLot 1DeltaShuttleMarine AirTerminal1US AirShuttleParkingLot 33TerminalABDCBUS AirwaysDeltaAADeltaDeltaMarineBBBDeltaBCCUS AirwaysUS AirwaysUS Airways ShuttleGeneral InformationAddress:Recorded Information:Lost & Found:Police:Website:LaGuardia AirportFlushing, NY rdiaairport.comOverviewThe reason to fly from LaGuardia (affectionatelyknown as LGA on your baggage tags) is that it isgeographically the closest airport to Manhattan andthus a cheap(er) cab ride when your delayed flighttouches down at 1 in the morning. The reason notto fly to and from here is that there is no subway line(HELLO, city officials!) and the check-in areas are justtoo darn small to accommodate the many passengersand their many bags that crowd the terminals at justabout every hour of the day.LaGuardia is mere inches away from Grand CentralParkway, which can be reached from both theBrooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) or from theTriboro Bridge. From Lower Manhattan, take theBrooklyn, Manhattan, or Williamsburg Bridges tothe BQE to Grand Central Parkway E. From MidtownManhattan, take FDR Drive to the Triboro to GrandCentral. A potential alternate route (and moneysaver) would be to take the 59th Street Bridge to 21stStreet in Queens. Once you’re heading north on 21stStreet, you can make a right on Astoria Boulevardand follow it all the way to 94th Street, where youcan make a left and drive straight into LaGuardia.This alternate route is good if the FDR and/or theBQE is jammed, although that probably means thatthe 59th Street Bridge won’t be much better.How to Get There—Mass TransitAlas, no subway line goes to LaGuardia (althoughthere SHOULD be one running across 96th Streetin Manhattan, through Astoria, and ending atLaGuardia—but that’s another story). The closest thesubway comes is theJackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street stop in Queens, whereyou can transfer to the or 47 bus bus to LaGuardia.Sound exciting? Well, it’s not. A better bus to take isthe , which runs across 125th Street to the airport.An even better bet would be to pay the extra fewbucks and take the New York Airport Service ExpressBus ( 12 one-way, 718-875-8200) from GrandCentral Station. It departs every 20–30 minutes andtakes approximately 45 minutes; also catch it onPark Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets, PennStation, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Theimprobably named SuperShuttle Manhattan is ashared mini-bus that picks you up anywhere withinthe city limits ( 13– 22 one-way, 212-258-3826).If you want a taxi, search for the “hidden” cab linetucked around Terminal D as the line is almost alwaysshorter than the others.How to Get There—ReallyPlan ahead and call a car service to guarantee thatyou won’t spend the morning of your flight fightingfor a taxi. Nothing beats door to door service. AllstateCar and Limousine: 212-333-3333 ( 30 in the am & 38 in the pm tolls from Union Square); LimoRes:212-777-7171 ( 30 tolls from Union Square; bestto call in the morning); Dial 7: 212-777-7777 ( 30 inthe am & 40 in the pm tolls from Union Square),Carmel: 212-666-6666 ( 31 tolls to LGA, 28– 35 tolls from LGA).ParkingDaily parking rates at LaGuardia cost 3 for the firsthalf-hour, 6 for up to one hour, 3 for every hourthereafter, and up to 30 per day. Long-term parkingis 30 for each of the first two days, then 5 for each 8hour period thereafter (though only in Lot 3). You canuse cash, credit card, or E-Z Pass to pay. Another optionis independent parking lots, such as The Crowne Plaza(104-04 Ditmars Blvd, 718-457-6300 x295), ClarionAirport Parking (Ditmars Blvd & 94th St, 718-335-6713)and AviStar (23rd Ave & 90th St, 800-621-PARK). Theyrun their own shuttle buses from their lots, and theyusually charge 14– 17 per day. If all the parkinggarages onsite are full, follow the “P” signs to theairport exit and park in one of the off-airport locations.Rental Cars1 Avis LGA2 Budget 83-34 23rd Ave3 Dollar 90-05 25th Ave4 Enterprise 104-04 Ditmars Blvd5 Hertz LGA6 National Ditmars Blvd & 95th 800-654-3131800-227-7368HotelsClarion 94-00 Ditmars Blvd 718-335-1200Courtyard 90-10 Grand Central Pkwy 718-446-4800Crowne Plaza 104-04 Ditmars Blvd 718-457-6300Eden Park Hotel 113-10 Corona Ave 718-699-4500LaGuardia Marriott 102-05 Ditmars Blvd 718-565-8900Paris Suites 109-17 Horace Harding Expy 718-760-2820Sheraton 135-20 39th Ave 718-460-6666Wyndham Garden 100-15 Ditmars Blvd 718-426-1500279

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The monorail that connectsthe terminals and the parking lots, the AirTrainlink from Penn Station, and the diverse food court(in Terminal C), make it the city’s preferred pointof departure and arrival. There are also plenty ofinternational departures, making it a great secondoption to the miserable experience of doing JFK.If your flight gets delayed or you find yourself withtime on your hands, check out the d-parture spain Terminals B or C to unwind, or, if you’re feelingcarnivorous after your screaming match with airlinepersonnel, Gallagher’s Steakhouse (Terminal C).39How to Get BThe route to Newark Airport is easy—just take theHolland Tunnel or the Lincoln Tunnel to the NewJersey Turnpike South. You can use either Exit 14 or Exit13A. If you want a cheaper and slightly more scenic(from an industrial standpoint) drive, follow signs forthe Pulaski Skyway once you exit the Holland Tunnel.It’s free, it’s one of the coolest bridges in America,and it leads you to the airport just fine. If possible,check a traffic report before leaving Manhattan—sometimes there are viciously long tie-ups, especiallyat the Holland Tunnel. It’s always worth it to see whichoutbound tunnel has the shortest wait.How to Get There–Mass TransitIf you’re allergic to traffic, try taking the AirTrainservice from Penn Station. It’s run by Amtrak ( 30– 44 one-way) and NJ Transit ( 14 one-way). If you useNJ Transit, choose a train that runs on the NortheastCorridor or North Jersey Coast Line with a scheduledstop for Newark Airport. If you use Amtrak, choose atrain that runs on the Northeast Corridor Line witha scheduled stop for Newark Airport. The cheapestoption is to take the PATH train ( 1.50) to NewarkPenn Station then switch to NJ Transit bus #62( 1.25), which hits all the terminals. Just be alert atnight since the area around Newark Penn Stationcan be a bit shady. You can also catch direct busesdeparting from Port Authority Bus Terminal (with theadvantage of a bus-only lane running right out of thestation and into the Lincoln Tunnel), Grand CentralTerminal, and Penn Station (the New York version) onOlympia for 14. The SuperShuttle will set you back 13– 22, and a taxi from Manhattan will cost youaround 50.How to Get There–Car ServicesCar services are always the simplest option, althoughthey’re a bit more expensive for Newark Airport thanthey are for LaGuardia. Allstate Car and Limousine:212-333-3333 ( 44 in the am & 52 in the pm tollsfrom Union Square); Tri-State: 212-777-7171 ( 43 tolls from Union Square; best to call in the morning);Dial 7: 212-777-7777 ( 44 in the am & 49 in the pm tolls from Union Square).ParkingRegular parking rates are 3 for the first half-hour, 6for up to one hour, 3 for every hour after that, andnow an excessive 24 per day for the P1, P3, and P4monorail-serviced lots. The P6 and P7 parking lotsare much farther away, are only serviced by a shuttlebus, and cost 15 per day. There are some off-airportlots that you can sometimes score for 10, especiallyif you have a business card. Most of them are on thelocal southbound drag of Route 1 & 9. Valet parkingcosts 36 per day.Rental Cars1 Avis2 Budget3 Dollar4 Hertz5 National6 Enterprise 00-654-3131800-227-7368800-325-8007HotelsMarriott (On-Airport) 973-623-0006Courtyard Marriott 600 Rte 1 & 9 S 973-643-8500Hilton 1170 Spring St 908-351-3900Howard Johnson 20 Frontage Rd 973-344-1500Sheraton 128 Frontage Rd 973-690-5500Hampton Inn 1128-38 Spring St 908-355-0500Best Western 101 International Wy 973-621-6200Holiday Inn North 160 Frontage Rd 973-589-1000Days Inn 450 Rte 1 South 973-242-0900Ramada Inn 550 Rte 1 S 973-824-4000Four Points Sheraton 901 Spring St 908-527-1600281

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Transit Ferries, Marinas & HeliportsNY WaterwaySIStaten IslandSSSea StreakTXWater TaxiHudson RiverNY1716Commuter Ferry ServicesTransit Ferries, Marinas & Heliports26CentralParkNY Waterway1514NY Water TaxiQUEENSMANHATTAN27TX111213East RiverNY Port ImperialPier 8444th StWEEHAWKENSSPier 78 NY38th StNY Lincoln HarborNY Hoboken North9Spirit of New YorkTXHuntersPointWorld Yacht Cruises2810NameMarineMax Manhattan5TX346729Pier 45W 10th StNY NewportNY TX23WorldFinancialCenter35JERSEY CITYANY Paulus HookTXNY Liberty Harbor4South StreetNY SeaportSS TX1Pier 11Wall StSI BFultonFerry 30LandingTX32Atl HrdlfoBeenatStIslighlandsHighlandsTXdan31(Weekday RushHours Only)BrooklynArmy TerminalTXContact InfoMap212-336-7873 www.marinemax.com8Dockage at Chelsea Piers. They offer daily, weekly, and seasonal per-foot rates (there’salways a waiting list).NY Skyports Inc212-686-454610Located on the East River at E 23rd Street. Transient dockage costs 3 per foot.79th St Marina212-496-210514This city-operated dock is filled with long-term houseboat residents. It’s located atW 79th Street and the Hudson River. Open from May to October.Dyckman Marina212-496-210525Transient dockage on the Hudson River at 348 Dyckman StreetManhattan Cruise Terminal 212-246-5450 www.nycruise.com11If Love Boat re-runs aren’t enough and you decide to go on a cruise yourself, you’ll leave from theManhattan Cruise Terminal. W 55th Street at 12th Avenue. Take the West Side Highway to Piers 88-92.North Cove Yacht Harbor 212-786-1200 www.thenorthcove.comp234A very, very fancy place to park your yacht in Battery Park City.Helicopter ServicesBROOKLYNRed HookNY Port LiberteContact Info311 his free ferry travels between Battery Park and Staten Island. On weekdays it leaves every 15–30 minutes 12am–11:30 pm. On weekends, it leaves every hour 1:30 am–11:30 am and every half-hour at all other times.800-53-FERRY www.nywaterway.comThe largest ferry service in NY, NYWaterway offers many commuter routes (mostly from New Jersey),sightseeing tours. However, recent financial troubles have them closing many commuter lines.212-742-1969 www.nywatertaxi.comAvailable for commuting, sightseeing, charter, and shuttles to Yankees and Mets games. Commuter ticketsrange between 4.50 and 6 and tours cost 20 to 25. For chartered trips or tours, call for a quote.800-BOAT-RIDE www.seastreakusa.comCatamarans that go pretty fast from the Highlands in NJ to Wall Street and E 34th Street.212-269-5755 www.circleline.comCircle Line offers many sightseeing tours, including a visit to Ellis Island (departs from Pier 16 at SouthStreet Seaport— 11 for adults, 4.50 for kids)212-727-7735 www.spiritcruises.comOffers lunch and dinner cruises. Prices start at 43. Leaves from Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers. Make a reservationat least one week in advance, but the earlier the better.212-517-2233 www.centralparknyc.orgYou can rent rowboats from March through October at the La

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