1st timer-ill husband-know nothing-need help!

Trying to plan a few days in NYC. Here%26#39;s the deal: DH is ill and we won%26#39;t be able to do a lot of walking. We are not into shopping and a broadway show (while nice) isn%26#39;t a necessity.

We just want to do the touristy things--Empire State Building, Ellis Island, and see as much as possible in a short period of time. I%26#39;m thinking maybe a tour? Grayline? Is it a/c and easy to pick up?

He really wants to see Letterman. I understand the website isn%26#39;t helpful. Any suggestions on tickets that won%26#39;t require us to stand in line for hours?

Last, where should we stay? Which part of the city? All suggestions would be much appreciated.

1st timer-ill husband-know nothing-need help!

If you%26#39;re considering a tour, I highly suggest you take the Marvelous Manhattan tours. Especially with someone who%26#39;s not feeling well, I think you%26#39;ll find the smaller bus used will be MUCH more comfortable. Also, tours are limited to less than 30 people per tour. We took this tour last October and found it to be a great way to learn about the city and saw more than we could have ever fit into the few days we were there had we tried to do it on our own. The tour operator and guide, Steven Duer(spelling?) is a wealth of knowledge about NYC. You can check this website for tour types/prices as well as the excellent reviews:

http://www.zerve.com/KingOfNYC/Royal123

Also, here%26#39;s their website

http://www.marvelousmanhattantours.com/

NY is a walking city so I hope you%26#39;re able to plan ahead for that whether it be a wheelchair or just pacing yourselves. Broadway shows are a great way to have fun while sitting...hope you can fit one in!

Sorry, I know nothing about getting into Letterman...and as far as where to stay it depends....you might post whether you want to be in/near Times Square...very busy and full of people but lots of action going on or in a quieter area surrounding. Folks here more familiar with NYC will be able to help you but with your husband%26#39;s illness make sure you%26#39;re close to transportation be it subways/buses unless you plan to always use cabs.

Hope you have a great time!

1st timer-ill husband-know nothing-need help!

I say go for the B%26#39;way show! Many theatres have special reserved seating for folks with special mobility needs. But, many theatres are old and small, and may have restrooms up or down a flight of stairs. Most theatre websites indicate ';handicap accessible'; or not.

And, it%26#39;s easy to get discounted tix in advance, or try your luck at deep discounted same-day tix.

Read about same-day tix and physical accommodation in theatres here:

www.tdf.org

After you take a basic tour, use our city buses to get around and return to places of interest later. All buses ';kneel';, and drivers are very accustomed to helping out those who need time and some assistance.

Re: which part to stay in? Do you want to be surrounded by a gazillion other tourists? Then stay in Times Square. Otherwise, check out the Upper West Side, or other more residential areas in Manhattan.

Thanks for the reply. Helpful. DH is not wheelchair bound or anything like that. He has a medical condition that makes him weak and unable to walk long distances or stand in long lines.

Any advice on Letterman?

Hotel? Don%26#39;t really mind if touristy or a little quieter. The important thing is clean and convenient--such as to catch tour buses and cabs.

Any more advice on tours?

If you put ';how to get Letterman tickets'; in the search box, you%26#39;ll get lots of previous posts with helpful hints and info, like these:

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k1053918鈥?/a> Tickets_to_David_Letterman-

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k866635-鈥?/a> Letterman_Tickets-

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k190759-鈥?/a> -Letterman_tickets-

I am sorry I though I read wheel chair bound. forgive me!

I%26#39;ve gotten into letterman both times I tried, via their website. Make sure you leave a cellphone/hotel phone. Since it is short notice the better bet would probably be to try to get tickets onsite as mentioned in one of the threads. They ask you a trivia question which if you watch letterman at all should not be a problem. I think the last one I answered was about the deli next door, either the name of the place Hello Deli, or the guy who runs it, Rupert. no biggie.

Recommend top of the rock for a spectacular view. Maybe hit rockefeller center in the am to catch The Today Show as well. Circle Line Cruise is terrific way to see the city from the water. Central Park of course - if you don%26#39;t want to walk, maybe do the horse-drawn carriage. Another great way to see the city, without walking, the double-decker sightseeing buses... Have a great trip.

When these postings get removed. I would look for these hotels to start:

The Dylan

Roger smith hotel

The buckingham hotel

The affinia group of hotels

Hilton Hotels Or Embassy suites.

Hotel Elysee

The Michaelangelo

I would still suggest the circle line, and if walking is too much maybe renting a wheel chair might not be a bad option?

sorry for not reading this correct. Enjoy!