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Location And Hotels

TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Hunter College

68th Street and Lexington Avenue

West Building, B3 Level


Weigh -in

New York Athletic Club

180 Central park South

New York, NY 10019

 

 


GETTING TO/ARRIVING IN NEW YORK CITY

New York city is served by 3 airports: 

1.  LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest airport to the city and serves flights from within the USA only.  For additional information about LaGuardia airport:  Click Here.


2.  John F. Kennedy (JFK) is an international airport and serves all major airlines from around the world.  For additional information about JKD airport: Click Here.


3.   Newark's Liberty Airport (EWR) is an international airpport and is located in Newark, New Jersey and serves New York City.  For additional information on Newark: Click Here.



TRANSPORTATION INTO THE CITY

We suggest you go to the Ground Transportation Desk at the airport where you can get information about getting into the city.

Taxis:  A taxi from LaGuardia will cost approximately $30 plus tolls depending on traffic.  A taxi from John F. Kennedy airport is a flat rate of $45 plus tolls.  A taxi from Newark can cost upwards of $65 plus tolls.

Buses:  Buses leave all 3 airports into the city every 15 to 20 minutes and cost approximately $15 one way.

Shared vans:  This can be arranged at the Ground Transportation Desk.  Shared vans cost about $20 one way.

ARRIVING BY CAR OR TRAIN

Trains arrive at either Grand Central Terminal or Penn Station. Both train stations are in the center of the city and from there you may take public transportation or a taxi to your hotel.

If you arrive by car, you can possibly park on the streets, however finding parking on the streets is sometimes tricky.   We recommend you park your car in a garage which can cost about $35 per day.

PLACES TO STAY/ACCOMMODATION

Competitors are advised to book early.   To find a hotel to suit your budget, e recommend you use popular travel websites such as:

 


Other suggestions:

 

Pod Hotel (budget)
230 E. 51st St.,
New YOrk, NY 10023


West Side YMCA
5 West 63rd St., New York, NY 10023

Vanderbilt YMCA
224 East 47th St., New YOrk, NY 10017

Hostels


THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY

The are plenty of things to do in New York City.  The New York Athletic Club is conveniently located in the center of the city from where you can walk to most popular sites.


New York City offers incomparable museums (100s), attractions, restaurants (more than 18,000), hotels, theaters, entertainment and shopping.

To plan your trip and things to do click on:

Time Out NewYork


Trip Advisor NewYork

About.com New York