mafee
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Post by mafee on May 20, 2019 7:38:04 GMT -5
Hi all
Sorry if there's a thread already (couldn't see one!) and I know this is months in advance.
But is anyone else travelling to Brooklyn from overseas?
I've got my flights booked but not much else - any recommendations on accommodation or things to check out would be great!
Thnx
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art81
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Post by art81 on May 20, 2019 22:25:27 GMT -5
Yep, booked flights a few months ago. Longer vacation in a few other spots with Brooklyn shows the centerpiece in the middle.
Accommodation wise it seemed like AirBNB was as good value as hotels. Given it'll be in the middle of our trip took the opportunity to stay somewhere where we can wash clothes etc.
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Post by jamesjesusangleton on May 21, 2019 2:07:42 GMT -5
Hi all Sorry if there's a thread already (couldn't see one!) and I know this is months in advance. But is anyone else travelling to Brooklyn from overseas? I've got my flights booked but not much else - any recommendations on accommodation or things to check out would be great! Thnx There are a bunch of hotels within walking distance of the venue, though none of them are cheap. Plenty of Airbnb availability, too. If you want to stay in Manhattan, that's not a problem – the L train stops near the venue at Bedford Avenue and is very quick to Manhattan. If it's your first time in NY, I'd take the hit of the extra travelling time and stay in Manhattan. That said, Williamsburg/Greenpoint is very nice nowadays.
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Post by Rattlesnake Gospel on May 21, 2019 7:39:16 GMT -5
Hi all Sorry if there's a thread already (couldn't see one!) and I know this is months in advance. But is anyone else travelling to Brooklyn from overseas? I've got my flights booked but not much else - any recommendations on accommodation or things to check out would be great! Thnx There are a bunch of hotels within walking distance of the venue, though none of them are cheap. Plenty of Airbnb availability, too. If you want to stay in Manhattan, that's not a problem – the L train stops near the venue at Bedford Avenue and is very quick to Manhattan. If it's your first time in NY, I'd take the hit of the extra travelling time and stay in Manhattan. That said, Williamsburg/Greenpoint is very nice nowadays. The Lower East Side has some reasonable hotels, and Wythe Ave near Brooklyn Bowl is a five minute ride on the L train. Every year my wife and I like to wander the LES and do our own walking tours of old rock & roll sites like Albert's Garden & Extra Place where the Ramones shot a few album covers, stuff like that.
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mafee
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Post by mafee on May 21, 2019 7:48:09 GMT -5
Hi all Sorry if there's a thread already (couldn't see one!) and I know this is months in advance. But is anyone else travelling to Brooklyn from overseas? I've got my flights booked but not much else - any recommendations on accommodation or things to check out would be great! Thnx There are a bunch of hotels within walking distance of the venue, though none of them are cheap. Plenty of Airbnb availability, too. If you want to stay in Manhattan, that's not a problem – the L train stops near the venue at Bedford Avenue and is very quick to Manhattan. If it's your first time in NY, I'd take the hit of the extra travelling time and stay in Manhattan. That said, Williamsburg/Greenpoint is very nice nowadays. Cheers - I have family in Queens who I'll probably stay with for some of the time but I don't wanna infringe on them for the whole week. Thanks for the tip on Manhattan - I live on public transport in Dublin so don't mind moving all over town.
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Post by muzzleofbees on May 22, 2019 3:13:09 GMT -5
I went over in 2017, and shared a relatively cheap AirBNB with three friends, five minutes from the venue. Coming back this year, this time with my girlfriend, and we've booked a hotel (McCarren Hotel). Definitely not cheap, but I think it's worth it for staying close to the venue and the area itself.
And if you can afford it, I would very much recommend to stay in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. I think it's a absolutely great area. And I would rather take the train to Manhattan in daytime to get around there, than travel back and forth to catch the shows. At least if I was in for all four nights.
I guess the locals will be a lot more suited to give tips on what to do, but in Greenpoint, I would definitely spend some time in Manahattan Avenue. To visit Lake Street Bar, off course, but also Tørst, if you're into a variety of good beer. If you decide to stay in the Brooklyn side, I would also take a trip to the Carrol Gardens area. Lots of nice shops, bars and cafés, and a nice walk back up to Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge.
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howard
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Post by howard on May 22, 2019 9:13:59 GMT -5
I'd be careful about choosing Manhattan if you are planning on travel in to Brooklyn for the shows using the L train . They are shutting the station at Bedford Avenue for 15 months: - MTA Confirms L Train Shutdown to Begin on April 27. NEW YORK - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the L train shutdown will officially begin on April 27, 2019. Once it begins, service between Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan will be suspended for 15 months.3 For cheap and cheerful accommodation (if small rooms), but great location - try www.thepodhotel.com/pod-brooklyn
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Post by kayfaberaven on May 22, 2019 12:11:39 GMT -5
While not cheap, we liked staying at the Box Hotel near the tip of Greenpoint, for a few reasons: (1) Greenpoint is fairly sedate, which is a nice break from any Manhattan sightseeing, but still has some good bars and restaurants; (2) you can walk across a pedestrian bridge nearby and be on the subway towards Manhattan in 10 mins; (3) Lake Street Bar, where there seems to be an unofficial after-party after the show each night, is about halfway between the Box Hotel and Brooklyn Bowl.
The year before that we stayed at the William Vale right next door to Brooklyn Bowl, which was nice. But I'd only stay there again if I got another good deal on Priceline.
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Post by jamesjesusangleton on May 23, 2019 7:20:32 GMT -5
While not cheap, we liked staying at the Box Hotel near the tip of Greenpoint, for a few reasons: (1) Greenpoint is fairly sedate, which is a nice break from any Manhattan sightseeing, but still has some good bars and restaurants; (2) you can walk across a pedestrian bridge nearby and be on the subway towards Manhattan in 10 mins; (3) Lake Street Bar, where there seems to be an unofficial after-party after the show each night, is about halfway between the Box Hotel and Brooklyn Bowl. The year before that we stayed at the William Vale right next door to Brooklyn Bowl, which was nice. But I'd only stay there again if I got another good deal on Priceline. The Box House Hotel is very nice. Its sister hotel The Henry Hudson Hotel is also very good – bigger rooms, though no cafe/bar – and is a bit nearer the venue. Also very close to Greenpoint Ave subway (so nice I went back to it when I was in NY on a job a month after the last Massive Nights). I'm staying at the Hoxton this time, a full 50 yards from the venue.
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Post by kayfaberaven on May 23, 2019 12:35:59 GMT -5
While not cheap, we liked staying at the Box Hotel near the tip of Greenpoint, for a few reasons: (1) Greenpoint is fairly sedate, which is a nice break from any Manhattan sightseeing, but still has some good bars and restaurants; (2) you can walk across a pedestrian bridge nearby and be on the subway towards Manhattan in 10 mins; (3) Lake Street Bar, where there seems to be an unofficial after-party after the show each night, is about halfway between the Box Hotel and Brooklyn Bowl. The year before that we stayed at the William Vale right next door to Brooklyn Bowl, which was nice. But I'd only stay there again if I got another good deal on Priceline. The Box House Hotel is very nice. Its sister hotel The Henry Hudson Hotel is also very good – bigger rooms, though no cafe/bar – and is a bit nearer the venue. Also very close to Greenpoint Ave subway (so nice I went back to it when I was in NY on a job a month after the last Massive Nights). I'm staying at the Hoxton this time, a full 50 yards from the venue. I stayed at the Henry Hudson Hotel 3 years ago, and like it just fine as well. I didn't know it was affiliated with the Box Hotel.
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Post by muzzleofbees on Jun 1, 2019 9:32:33 GMT -5
Just wanted to drop by again to give a recommendation. I guess everyone has different ideas about what makes New York City exicting, but I would still recommend to use an event like Massive Nights to treat the trip as a strict Brooklyn holiday. There's so much to do and see in the entire city, but if you mainly are there for the shows, it's a great opportunity to just do the full Brooklyn experience. Visit the restaurants, bars, record stores and streets where the band you love live their daily life. Pick up sandwiches at deli's on the corner, drink local beer, just walk around. Have breakfast in one of the many amazing cafees around Williamsburg, have a day time drink at Lake Street, eat some great pizza at Paulie Gee's before the show. Manhattan is great, but from my experience (which is no more than two separate NYC trips, one split between Manhattan and Brooklyn and one straight Massive Night binge in Brooklyn) it's better suited for a vacation on its own. Given that you're still heading for Brooklyn Bowl each night at around 9pm, don't stress about getting around Manhattan. Just enjoy what Brooklyn has to offer.
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