Originally Posted by
spinnaker
I don't think you realize how busy this corridor can be. It is one of the highest volumes of traffic in the country not to mention the crime rate. There are thousands of better places to tour in the US.
The crime rate? Really? NYC is one of the safest places in the country. NYC actually has both a violent crime and property crime rate that is lower than Pittsburgh.
I can certainly understand why folks are suggesting he avoid NYC for touring purposes given the congestion, etc., but crime shouldn't be one of the reasons you avoid it.