Ask HN: What can I do in NYC for 4 hours?

2 pointsby ThoroughlyRvor 14 Jahren6 comments

I'm looking at booking a trip soon and I have the choice of flying through NYC with a 5 1/2 hour layover. Making sure that I have plenty of time to get through security/customs, that leaves me about 4 hours to check out the NY tech scene.

What can I do in NYC for 4 hours?

4 comments

PankajGhoshvor 14 Jahren

If you are specifically interested in NYC tech scene, I would suggest a)looking for a tech meetup, b) visiting some start up incubator c)visiting one of many schools/universities in the NYC (last one would be least probable of being fruitful)

robdoherty2vor 14 Jahren

it might be tough to do much considering the time it takes to get to/from the airport. both jfk and lga are a good hour each way from manhattan.

what do you want to do?

ThoroughlyRvor 14 Jahren

I'd really like to visit a start-up and see what it's really like. I've never had a development job before.

big_covor 14 Jahren

If this is your first time in NYC, forget the tech scene and just walk around the city. And grab some good food.

ThoroughlyRvor 14 Jahren

I guess I could use a good leg stretch between flights. :P

modernisevor 14 Jahren

It's said they write a song about anyone who eats dinner in NYC, like magic.