Fly into JFK, Newark (EWR), or LaGuardia (LGA). JFK and Newark offer the easiest access to Manhattan via AirTrain and subway/train connections.
Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal are the major rail hubs, with Amtrak and regional trains.
Parking in NYC is expensive ($40-60/day). We recommend using public transportation once in the city.
Room blocks available at:
Neighborhoods to consider: Midtown (near venues), Brooklyn (hipster vibes), or Lower Manhattan (great restaurants).
Download Citymapper for subway navigation. Get a MetroCard at any subway station ($2.90 per ride).
Tipping: 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars. Try Joe's Pizza, Russ & Daughters, and Din Tai Fung.
May weather: 60-75°F (15-24°C), pack layers!
Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, The Met, Broadway shows, and Top of the Rock for skyline views.