As many people know, I don't think the HOHO buses in NYC are a good deal for most travelers. If you

Just wondering you opinion on the above topic - Did you find the Hop on Hop Off (HOHO) informative? and worth the money? (+-$45 pp) or a few forums say just go with local transport - subway/buses for (+-$2) and do it ourselves?
I have used HOHO in London and Paris and think it is a good way to see the sights and worth the $$ You get dropped off at all the "must sees." I have never done it in NYC since that city is in my back yard so to speak.
As many people know, I don't think the HOHO buses in NYC are a good deal for most travelers. If you are capable of walking and taking the subway and buses, you can see a LOT more on your own. A better investment is a walking tour or even a guidebook or (ideally) both.
But there are two mitigating factors. If you have mobility u2 vertigo tour dates issues and just want to see the city (i.e., not get off), then the HOHO bus is a good alternative, albeit an expensive one. But if you are coming around the Christmas holiday period from late November through the end of the year, you should absolutely NOT take a HOHO bus under any circumstances. You will spend the majority if your time stuck in traffic and will not see much of anything.
I would never take a HOHO bus in either London or Paris, either, so please keep that in mind. Cities that have excellent public transit and that are good walking cities make the worst destinations for HOHO buses.
Frankly I think HoHo buses are a wsste of time and money anywhere. But when I go to a new place I have already picked out many things u2 vertigo tour dates I want to see and do. And I have found (very limited exeprience) that the "guide" provides nothing more than in a very basic guide book.
You also have traffic (awful at the best of times) and weather to contend with - since you can really see anything only from the top of the bus. I much prefer to visit the inside of sights than just get a quick view of the outside froma semi-moving vehicle.
Another New Yorker weighing in on the "don't do it" side. I think you'd waste your money AND your time. I see lines of people in front of my office building waiting u2 vertigo tour dates and waiting for buses - sometimes they can't all fit on the one that finally arrives and have to keep waiting for the next one. There is no protection from the elements while you're waiting. Plus, as mentioned above, once you get on a bus you'll most likely spend a lot of time stuck in traffic.
And I don;t see the attraction u2 vertigo tour dates of watching me and my neighbors go to the bank or the drugstore (yes the HoHos are up at 96th and Broadway - god knows why - with people snapping away nothing of any possible interest).
Even though u2 vertigo tour dates I just did one in Philly and really enjoyed u2 vertigo tour dates it, I agree with the nots here. NYC is just too large of an area while Philly is a lot more condensed with less traffic. Its easier to go from Pt A to PT B on your own. Just do research and have a plan ahead of time.
We did one the first time we went to NYC and enjoyed it, this was the up town loop that went through Harlem. We also did the Brookyn loop but nearly froze to death.( It was early April), and took forever because of the traffic.
I think if you want an overview, a tour that is not hoho like onboardtours.com or the bus tour from freetoursbyfoot.com are better, u2 vertigo tour dates especially as the weather gets colder. (Hoho buses a open top) Realnewyorktours.com using subway and walking to take you around, is another good option.
As always useful and informative replies. Thank you for your time. I have taken all onboard and as 2 couples early 40's with no mobility problems and still 5 months to plan. I think we will go it alone. I will look into the suggested walking tour sites though, as from experience I think its important to try and learn a bit of history about the area/attraction/country you visit. Thanks Again.