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The Great Escape: Girlfriend Getaway

Try taking a vacation to the Big Apple.

Want to get away? Escape the daily stress with a girlfriend getaway to New York City. New York provides endless entertainment and sightseeing for anyone, so pick two or three of your closest friends and tailor the trip to everyone's interest. Here are some suggestions:

Things to Do:
Art - New York is art heaven, so take advantage. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must see, of course, as is the Museum of Modern Art.

Great Views - Enjoy the city’s fabulous views of the urban landscape on the Brooklyn Bridge or the Staten Island Ferry.

Theater - Broadway is a girlfriend getaway must-see.

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Shopping - This city was made for shopping. For enticing flagship stores, stroll along Fifth Avenue. Also, SoHo is replete with great boutiques, cafes, and bookstores.

How to Get There and Where to Stay
Transportation - Parking in New York is very expensive and unnecessary thanks to the subway. To get to New York from Prince William County, take the VRE from Manassas Station to Union Station in DC. There, take the Bolt Bus (prices range from $1 to $21, one way) from Union Station’s garage to New York. The bus has two different drop off locations in Manhattan.

Where To Stay - Expect your room to cost more and be small (ok, tiny). For a simple, budget friendly room try the Latham Hotel (4 East 28th) or Murray Hill Inn (143 E. 30th).

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