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Ground zero 8:30 am

Century 21

Subway Fulton st. to Canal st. Chinatown?

Or walk over Fulton st. to Pier 17 - TKTS 11:00 am?

Or will we have time to do Chinatown and then go to Pier 17? How do we get there from Chinatown?

Walk Pier 17 to Staten Island Ferry? Or is there a bus?

Sorry this is confusing, I just want to make sure I%26#39;m at Pier 17 by 11:00 and want to make sure all this other stuff gets done the same day. Getting nervous!! Only 3 weeks left to plan. Thanks again! :)

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WHY Ground Zerio at 8:30 am??? If this is a M-Fri, I would go to Century 21 first. They open at something like 7:30. That%26#39;s when it%26#39;s least crowded. Then stop at WTC memorial and St. Paul%26#39;s. From there head to TKTs booth.

This downtown interactive map might help you

http://www.downtownny.com/?sid=323

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The other poster stated it rather well - go to Century 21 (C21 is what I like to call it) first thing, as there are less crowds and they open very EARLY.

Okay, C21 is right across the street from the former World Trade Center site, so that should be next on your agenda. Depending on what time you start in the morning, you could complete both by 9:00/30ish in the morning. You should know, however, that the South Street Seaport (pier 17) is very close to both of these locations (just walk east on Fulton Street and you%26#39;ll run into the seaport), so going to Chinatown is a little out of the way, but doable. If you get a late start on the beginning of the day, go to Chinatown AFTER you get the tickets at the TKTS booth at the seaport.

If you then want to visit Chinatown, take the R or W line (yellow it will be almost right in front of the WTC site on Church St.) north to Canal Street. You will exit at the intersection of Broadway and Canal, which is bustling with people. There are numerous shops and restaurants on and just off Canal Street. Try walking around Mott Street, as it has some interesting shops. You will probably spend more time here (it is so busy and difficult to navigate quickly through the crowds) than at C21 or even the World Trade Center.

If you then need to get to the TKTS booth from Canal Street, take the J, M or Z line (brown line) south to Fulton Street. When you come out of the station walk east.

You can walk to the Staten Island Ferry from the Seaport or take a bus. I used to work in this area, so it just depends on if your party enjoys walking or not. If you need a bus from the Seaport, walk back down Fulton to Water Street. Catch the 15 OR 9 bus route SOUTH for a few blocks. You can ask the driver to let you know when to get out, but he/she should announce the stop, which is directly to the east of Battery Park.

Be certain each person in your group buys a metrocard (1 or 7 day unlimited ride fun passes are available), as you will get free bus to subway transfers - don%26#39;t pay per ride as this will cost a fortune. Also, subway and bus maps are available at each station free of charge.

You can walk from the Seaport to Chinatown in about 15 minutes. (continue north on Water to wheer it meets Pearl, and continue north on Pearl under th Brooklyn Bridge. Past the phone company building bear left on St. James Place, -- Pearl makes an odd left turn there, so you leave it -- and continue on to Chatham Square.)

If you want to take the subway, do not walk all the way back to Cortlandt Street station of the R on Church Street. Instead, take the M, Z or J from Fulton Street station (corner of Nassau Street) and go two stops (towards ';Metropolitan Avenue';, not towards Broad Street) to Canal Street (you will come out at the corner of Centre Street.).

Hey Becky,

One last note about your scheduling. If you really want to take your time and enjoy the experience of all things on your agenda, instead of running to and fro, perhaps consider this - do C21 and the World Trade Center in the morning. Then walk over to the seaport, which has a nice view of Brooklyn and the east river, and there is a food court if you need a snack. Get your tickets for the Broadway show/musical. Then walk (it%26#39;s only a few blocks) or take the bus to the SI ferry. Afterwards, go to Chinatown in the afternoon before heading to your show/musical.