spacedog

My thanksgiving plans have changed at last minute. I plan to meet some family in either new jersey or new york wednesday night to go see the macys thanksgiving parade in the morning. I am debating about taking a train from windsor ct. anyway, I will probably end up driving. I got to find a low cost hotel & meet my family in jersey, whereever they end up being, or meet them on the parade route.

what I need are names of towns in jersey to find hotel, that are close to new york city that I can get to parade early am by train since I think traffic & parking are going to be a problem. I checked orbitz for NYC & all they have are one stars & I'm thinking they're probably shit holes. I dont know the area.

The other thing I need is a well known, easy to find landmark or intersection on the parade route so I can schedule to meet somewhere. Macy's is out of the question, wont be able to get near it.

also, any of you ever go to this parade? What's a good location to hang out to watch. also, If I do drive into the city, where's safe, convenient, cheap place to park?

thanks.


OH, trains. I dont know what to take from where, or where to get off.
Anyone ever take train from connecticut to NYC. what's it called, I need to google for info & havent found what I need.