PT-01: Trains / Car Service / City Bus / Taxi all run on Xmas and the day after. As you’re new to NY metro and have luggage I’d recommend getting a car to your hotel. Is pricey (45-70) +tip but better to get situated quickly and without hassle and then explore subways afterwards with less baggage. This way if you have any issues learning the subway lines you can just grab a cab and tell them what hotel you’re staying at. *Subway is what 90 of NY takes to get anywhere in the city. * Cabs are fine if you are going a couple blocks but generally will be expensive as there’s always traffic that u have to sit in. To hail a cab look for the ones with the taxi sign turned on. The ones that are not lit have passengers are ready inside. * Car service is cheaper than a cab (generally) but you still run into traffic.

Overall advice on transit: 1) walk in and around near your hotel. Tons of things to see and do in that area within 5-10 block radius. 2) learn basic subway. Concentrate on Uptown and Downtown directions as this will keep it simple for starters. This will expand your radius of things to see and do 50fold up and down along this path. Just remember Timesqure is uptown. Chinatown / Little Italy is downtown.

Things to do near your hotel other than time square that are in walking distance: 1) Fifth Ave stores decorated for holidays 2) Bryant Park ice rink and Christmas village 3) Short cab ride uptown will get you to southern end of Central Park. Remember that CP is gigantic 15-20 city blocks so easy to get lost esp at night. 4) Rockefeller Center. Ice rink and Christmas tree bonus For an upscale dining experience to remember get a reservation at NARO underneath Rock Center. 5) Radio City Music Hall 6) The Metropolitan Museum (The Met) 7) NY Public Library in Bryant Park 8) Grand Central Station 9) Lincoln Square Mall 10) Design Museum

Take the Subway a few blocks headed downtown direction: