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08-04-2009, 01:54 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | Bronx Zoo, where to stay?
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Anybody here familiar with the Bronx Zoo? It is about a 3 hour drive for me to get there, and am trying to figure out if I should get a hotel nearby. Anybody have any suggestions? Walking distance, shuttle, or even a short subway trip would be fine. I've done as many google searches as I can but I'm not finding much info on this. Any help would be appreciated. |
08-04-2009, 02:06 PM
|  | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | | If it was winter I'd say the bear exhibit, but they won't be hibernating and might maul you in your sleep. |
08-04-2009, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared Lash  If it was winter I'd say the bear exhibit, but they won't be hibernating and might maul you in your sleep. | 
Can anyone offer any real advice here, or am I just wasting my time? |
08-04-2009, 02:16 PM
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Brownchicken Browncow | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony G
Can anyone offer any real advice here, or am I just wasting my time? | maybe you should try loosening your belt a little.
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08-04-2009, 02:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | Sorry, I'm simply frustrated at the lack of any information I'm finding. I don't understand how the can have this giant world class zoo, and no reasonable accommodations nearby? I'm finding nothing but seedy motels. I really don't want to have to drive down there for 3 hours, walk around for 7 hours, and then drive three hours home. I'd rather have a nice hotel to go back to and rest up before driving home the next day.
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08-04-2009, 02:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | If it were me, I'd stay somewhere out on Long Island, and take the train in.
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08-04-2009, 02:28 PM
|  | Eat at Joe's | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: J-Actionville, NC | | | So the most useful advice on where to stay in NYC came from a guy in Dallas. Only on TB. Sounds like good advice though.
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08-04-2009, 02:30 PM
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08-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie If it were me, I'd stay somewhere out on Long Island, and take the train in. | Hmm, I'm not sure this is the best option. That sounds like I'd be adding an extra hour on my drive, and then another 45 minutes by train. Quote:
Originally Posted by standupright |
I've actually done all of these with the exception of calling the zoo.
From just looking more, my best option might be to stay in Fort Lee, MJ and drive the 5mi over the bridge. |
08-04-2009, 06:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Campbell, KaliFornia | | | Hi,
My grandparents used to take me to the Bronx zoo, back in the day. As I recall, and it has been a LONG time, there is not much in the way of nice hotels in that area. You can stay in Manhattan and take the train (subway) to the zoo.
Or drink lots of caffeine and drive it home, for a lloonnngggg day.
Sorry to not be of much help.
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08-04-2009, 06:50 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Melnibone | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jared Lash If it was winter I'd say the bear exhibit, but they won't be hibernating and might maul you in your sleep. | I've heard that "Bear Off" spray works really well. |
08-04-2009, 06:54 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Kohlman Bassworks | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | | | Honestly, the zoo is located in the south Bronx dude! Find a spot in Westchester County like Yonkers, New Rochelle or Mount Vernon and commute in to the zoo. Seriously. I grew up in Mount Vernon. Nothing but cheesy motels in the Bronx. Zero luxury accommodations! |
08-04-2009, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by lousybassplayer So the most useful advice on where to stay in NYC came from a guy in Dallas. Only on TB. Sounds like good advice though. | Yeah, I live in Dallas, but I'm from New York. Funny, huh? Never dreamed it would happen to me.
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08-04-2009, 08:04 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA. | | | Your in NY already. Go to Pulaski, NY on Lake Ontario and they have a huge park called Brennan Beach and its reallynice. Just a suggestion. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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