I've gotta go with Manhattan. It has every attraction known to man and although it's busy and expensive, it'd be an ideal place for me to live since I like to walk and not drive. Tough thing is though that there are rats there like we have roaches here in Texas. And although it's technically not a borough, I like New Jersey close by as well. And godspeed on the recovery of Staten Island.
all those things you listed are available in the other boroughs- being able to walk and not drive, etc. and also, rats. also, no, to New Jersey. and of course the answer is Manhattan.
But you get to walk in Manhattan AND be close to all the fun stuff, tourist traps and high profile events alike.
As much as East Rutherford, Rutherford, Secaucus, Hobroken, Weehauken, West New York, New Rochelle and Hempstead count.
My rank goes like this, from most desireable and least desireable place I'd want to live: Manhattan -> Queens -> New Jersey/Brooklyn (tied) -> Staten Island -> The Bronx Another thing: I'd probably rather live on Long Island than in Jersey. Just my opinion.
I'm actually visiting NYC for a 4 day weekend in March. Any ideas on places to eat or hotel recommendations? Thanks in advance
I know there's a cheap sandwich shop in Times Square (or nearby) on the right side of the street as you walk south down Fashion Avenue. Most everything on that island is super expensive.
Oh, stay in New Jersey, it's cheaper and you can ride the bus or subway for a few dollars and still get to the heart of Manhattan.
I live in Brooklyn and I'm surrounded by tools. I take the subway to Manhattan every morning as soon as I can and spend 90% of my time there. True story. Manhattan is clearly the place to be. Brooklyn has become a center for hipster/insufferable youth. I just cant deal with the college/post college scene, provided I'm very young myself... Anything of worth is in Manhattan. Period. Manhattan by a mile.
Northern Jersey. Lower cost of living and taxes and still the same drive time to the NYC. many celebrities live in NJ because of this. However, finding a nice home in NOrtheastern States means you will buy an old ass colonial home for the price of a huge home in TX. The real first colony is up there.
