Date:         Sun, 21 Dec 2003 14:51:02 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Travel help - driving Westy in NY City
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I drive up there once or twice a year, and can tell you that it you
stay in the city you can expect to spend 24 a night minimum to around
30 a night average for parking. I understand that there's a place by
George Washington bridge that's a lot more reasonable, and I can dig
it up if you need it.

I stay in my daughter's apartment when I'm there so I don't know
about parking in any detail out where you are talking about going.
The trouble is, once you get out where the parking is affordable,
there's no public transportation.

There's almost no place to stay in an RV (zero in the city, except
for stealth camping which I wouldn't recommend) closer than New
Jersey, that I know of.

But I will say that if you keep your car in a garage overnight, and
you pay the high price, at least you  don't have to worry about your
stuff. It will be safe.

One bet is to shop around for a hotel that includes parking, there
can be some pretty good deals on that. Just google NYC hotels and
start calling an emailing. You'll find something, email me if you
don't.

Jim


>We are planning a trip for next summer that includes (hopefully) getting to
>see a Yankees game. We would like to stay at a hotel near the ballpark, if
>possible, or stay farther out and take public transportation but am concerned
>about parking my Westy with all our junk in it. Having never been to
>NYC can any
>local members give us some tips on getting around there. Thanks for any help.
>Spencer
>85 Westy