OT: anyone take ferry from highlands to mets game?
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We've done it twice, and both times we felt the boat ride was the best part of the day. Not knocking the Mets or City Field, but the trip is spectacular. A truly unique view of the city from the East River. The boats are fast and comfortable. Sit up top and in the front if you can. If it gets too cold up there, there are plenty of seats in the cabin below. The marina in Queens is nice, as contrasted with the wierd barge the ferry to the Yankee game docks at. The walk to Citi Field is nicer as well, especially if you have children along. I will never drive to Citi Field again. The trip is pricey, but worth it to us.
If you like water, boats, and baseball, I highly recommend this ferry.
I echo everything jmg75 said. I have to go into NYC on the upper east side twice per year, and I will never go any other way. It helps that I am 5 minutes from the Highlands Ferry. I am lucky to live where I do.
Ferry good, jet ski bad :
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Ferry is awesome. Don't hesitate for a second to take it. As said above, a bit pricey but worth every penny.
I think the announced departure is one half hour after the game ends, but each time I have gone it was longer. No problem making it to the boat.
No, I usually walk. I go up to 68th and first, and I enjoy the walk. It's a nice neighborhood, with lots of interesting architecture, stores, restaurants, etc. I may use a Citi bike on one of my next trips. The only downside of getting off at 35th is that it is a hike across town to pick up a subway to head further up town.
I know what place you go to based on what you post. I was there yesterday but just looking for a possible new way to go in the future.
What about the tickets for the game ? Do you take their ticket package if buy your own? Pros and cons ?
nTime, how small is this boat? Is there an outside, upper deck? I ask because I am planning a trip for the weekend the Red Sox are in town. The ride, as you know, is much less than spectacular if you can't sit topside. What's the deal?
Sorry you have to MSKCC, but hopefully it is working for you. I have good reason to be optimistic about my situation, and I hope you do too.
Their ticket/ride packages are a good value. If you like getting better seats, though, you'll need to buy tix elsewhere and pay for the ferry separately. Gets a little expensive, but hey if you're only going once or twice per year, what they hay...
Thanks!! I'm 31 but i've been in the clear for years!! Hope everything works out for you as well.
Thats good news
I seem to be Ok just visiting RU....but I actually hate the congestion and level of stress I accrue when I drive into NYC from N Jersey when I visit.....it always sneaks up on me and sorta ruins the trip.(Somehow...I can stand going to Staten Island and taking the ferry though...that has its charm)
I am considering staying in the Sandy Hook/Highlands area on my trips back to NJ and ,,while it seems a tad expensive , the ferry certainly seems like it would take the stress out of heading into NYC.
The ferry to Citi Field drops you off at the World's Fair Marina which is probably about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the stadium.
The ferry to the Bronx docks at this funky concrete barge. The walk seems longer to me, with a few more twists and turns, including stairs up and over the rail line.
All in all, I like the Citi Field trip better.
That is definitely on our list of things to do. Was going to do it this year, but we decided to go up and stay for the whole weekend, as we have never been there.
