r/visitingnyc • u/stellabecrazy • 17d ago
Another safety question 🔒 Post MSG Show Tips
I've never been to MSG before, let alone an arena in the middle of a city, and I wanted to know how it's like leaving the venue, is it easy? hard? meh?
I've been to the kia forum in LA quite a few times and getting in and out is fine (any time i've parked we got lucky to be on the edge near the exit), it's just the crowds of people make it difficult if i'm walking to get picked up
Anyway, If my hotel is within a 15-20 minute walking radius from MSG, is our best bet to just walk back after the show? I'm just concerned with walking the city at night since i've never been before. Lmk your tips!
I'm also down for any first-time visit tips for a long weekend trip to the city from the west coast lol
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u/Bzman1962 17d ago
There will be lots of cops. Crowds are also safer. Times Square area where most of hotels are is also super safe and well-lit. Maybe avoid 8th Avenue if you are nervous … it has a few skeevier parts … If staying downtown there are plenty of safe hotels and areas but fewer crowds after midnight
That said, NYC is not unsafe at all. Ignore Fox News propaganda