New York City

[jenbear09]

My boyfriend and I are planning on going to New York City sometime this year. We want to go see Time Square, The Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building but when is the best time to go? We don't want to go when the weather is bad or when it is to hot.

Stock photo added May 23, 2008 shows Central Park in New York City.

[twocents]

Early fall is probably the best time weather and crowd wise. July and August are way too hot and packed with tourists. Try Labor Day weekend or the following week, the city empties out and it is starting to cool off a little by then.

[DianaR]

Originally Posted by twocents

Early fall is probably the best time weather and crowd wise. July and August are way too hot and packed with tourists. Try Labor Day weekend or the following week, the city empties out and it is starting to cool off a little by then.

Take note of any strikes that might develop, too. Transportation can become impossible and piles of garbage will ruin your experience!

[skatss]

New York is one city that doesn't have many big problems with strikes and such. Far too may people are inconvenienced when that happens and so far, there are no hints of any such things on our horizon.

But I have to say that transportation strikes don't bother tourists here in Manhattan. It was built to be a walking city and it is one place where your walks will be interesting and filled with amazing sights. All you need do is look around.

I would stay out of the city in the heat of the summer months. It does get hot here and pretty uncomfortable if you stay out on the streets. Most of the buildings and stores and sights are air-conditioned so even at its worst, tourists can still keep cool.

We also have 8 parks in this city and if you visit any of those in the summer, you will get to rub elbows with lots of people from every part of the world. You will also probably see many stars around since there is a lot of filming around.

If I were to plan a visit to NYC, I'd go for the Christmas season. The city gets all dressed up and if it doesn't snow, there is nothing nicer than walking around in the winter.

[bika]

You can check the weather, it is not a big deal. the big deal is how much bucks you have.

[Simplyme]

That's one trip I've always intended to make as well. There are so many things to see and places to visit in and around NYC. It is definitely not something you want to try and get all done in a day or two.