NYC tour
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NYC tour
I am planning on a trip to NYC this summer, for a lot of reasons I hear its best to stay overnight in NJ and take transit into NYC? Anyone know of any motorcycle friendly hotels? I am basically looking for security since it will be left alone for most of the day. Maybe some hotels have security parking or underground parking? Any bad sections of town to stay away from? \\;Any help would be appreciated! \\; 
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RE: NYC tour
nothing is friendly in the big city...i know, used to live there...go to a major hotel \\;in nyc and it'll be fine...marriot marque times square would be my choice...i used to love riding sunday mornings
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By NYC if you mean Manhattan as stated any major hotel chain is fine. \\; Some have their own attached parking which is best. \\; Not much to do north of Central Park, particularly after dark, some prefer not to go into the park after dark. There are also four other boroughs which are a part of NYC, all have sites to see ie. Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. \\; \\;Many historical places, four \\;professional ball parks (two minor, two major). \\; Hope this is helpful. \\; Happy trails... \\; \\; \\;
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From: Carrboro NC
RE: NYC tour
Dude get a hotel on Long Island where you and your bike will be safe and it is a short train ride right into the center of the city, Penn station. Check out Rockville Center hotels that are in walking distance to the long island railroad. good luck and have a good time.
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From: Naugatuck, CT
RE: NYC tour
Here is a good safe place that is quite biker friendly. I have stayed here a number of times, and there is a city \\;bus that will take you into NYC Grand Central area, right accross the street from the Hotel.
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Red Roof Inn
15 Meadowland Parkway
Secaucus, NJ
201-319-1000
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Good Luck
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Frank
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Red Roof Inn
15 Meadowland Parkway
Secaucus, NJ
201-319-1000
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Good Luck
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Frank
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RE: NYC tour
A ride I remember like yesterday was running the George Washington Bridge in early dawn. It was \\;far out. With that exception, turn around, go back into Jersey and check out that Red Roof Inn. Couple years back there was a veterans ride, probably to \\;Trade Center. Sheraton Hotel, big bucks. Video of some punks in enclosed parking lot kicking over and on all the bikes.  \\;
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RE: NYC tour
Marty,
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I live on Long Island and it is much better to stay there or NJ and take a train into the city (the city is Manhattan to us) as others have said. \\; It is a bitch expecially if you aren't used to the city to ride there. \\; You will see what I mean when you get there. \\; It's really not a lot of fun. \\; \\; \\;NYC is the best with so much to see and \\;do \\;but not to ride in.
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I live on Long Island and it is much better to stay there or NJ and take a train into the city (the city is Manhattan to us) as others have said. \\; It is a bitch expecially if you aren't used to the city to ride there. \\; You will see what I mean when you get there. \\; It's really not a lot of fun. \\; \\; \\;NYC is the best with so much to see and \\;do \\;but not to ride in.
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RE: NYC tour
Stay on LI like someone suggested. RVC is great....Good hotels, Hampton Inn...walk into town, great bars, restaurants, nightlife....short ride east on Sunrise Hwy to Jugs &\\; Strokers biker bar, Freeport Nautical Mile(stretch of bars and eateries along the Freeport Channel, biker friendly)Short ride to Long Beach West End...and 30 minutes to the City by Long Island Railroad a block from the hotel.
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Advise if you need more info.
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Advise if you need more info.
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From: Danbury CT
RE: NYC tour
Make sure you go to Dinosaur BBQ on 131st and 12th ave in harlem. \\; best BBQ in the city and VERY biker friendly. \\; Any day or night bikes lined up on the sidewalk in front where the owner allows bikes to park. \\;
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http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/nycDir.php \\;
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http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/nycDir.php \\;