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Article #117: Budget Travel In New York City - 5 Tips On New York Travel

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The New York area is one of the largest enjoyed both of them in different ways.
in the world. With approximately 8 3) Rockefeller Center: We had the
million people being in New York City pleasure of going during December month,
alone and with less than 900 thousand so we got to experience the Christmas
kilometers squared radius, it is the tree and Skating Rink all done up at
densest city in all of North America! Rockefeller center. This is also home of
After a long anticipated debut we finally the famous NBC Studios (Costs $18.50 for
made our way to the Big Apple, and we the tour).
were so excited we could barely contain 4) Central Park: One of the most famous
ourselves. Going there has been a parks in the world and the most visited
childhood dream for us ever since we park in the United States, Central Park
decided to be world travelers and see is a wonderful place to go on a nice day.
everything this globe has to offer! Central Park is actually bigger than 2 of
The people, lights, Times Square, the world's smallest nations; Monaco and
Rockefeller, everything seems so Vatican City.
exciting! This poised a big question 5) See a local New York City Event: Take
though... What to do? What New York City in a ball game, a musical, or something
event to pick? Well, I want to share with at the theatre! New York really has
you some tips on New York travel that everything to offer no matter what your
won't break the bank! These are all an hobbies or interests are! You can usually
incredible experience and I would suggest find something very reasonably priced as
doing them all if you can. Keep in mind well, depending on what you are after.
there is no shortage of things to do in I realize as most people do, New York
New York City. You'll never get the tends to be quite expensive but with
chance to do everything, so do what you these travel ideas you can go out and
can, relax and enjoy what this wonderful have a really great time and still not
city has to offer! spend too much money. There is plenty to
1) New York City comedy clubs: This is see, even just going to see the landmarks
maybe the best thing I can suggest if you and places like Rockefeller, Central Park
enjoy any sort of comedy at all. It works and Times Square are well worthwhile! I
out really well because they have really enjoyed my time just walking the
salesperson on the streets in the middle streets and taking in the atmosphere.
of Times Square, you don't even have to If you are planning to stay in Manhattan
look or try to find tickets. They will for a week or so, I would really suggest
literally just flag you down and give you picking up a copy of "The New York Pass",
a very good price (We only paid $20 for spend your week and do everything you
both of us) on the condition that you buy can. These passes are actually very
2 beverages at the club. The nice thing reasonably priced (Starting at $55.00
about their special, for those who don't daily and only $139.99 for a 7 day
drink alcohol you can buy any drink of period, per person) and you get FREE
choice. Soft drinks and water were access to literally almost EVERYTHING you
accepted as well so it really can appeal could want in New York City. Here is just
to everyone who enjoys this sort of thing a glimpse of what is here. Keep in mind
and the cost is very low for the reward. these are only about a quarter of the
It really was such a great time, the free things you get, not even including
comedians were fantastic and we were very the other discounted items and special
glad we decided to go. Highly offers.
Recommended! * Central Park Zoo
2) Times Square: I realize this must be * CNN Studio Tour
on everyone's "top of the list" but it * Empire State Building
really is an amazing sight to see. This * Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
experience is something that you will * NBC Studio Tour
never forget. The lights, people, * New York Aquarium
banners, you don't even realize how crazy * New York Botanical Garden
it is until you are there. I must have * Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour
seen Times Square on television a million * Rockefeller Center Tour
times but honestly it really just is not * Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Ferry
the same. Spend a little time there to * Suede Lounge (VIP nightclub access)
take in the atmosphere. There are plenty * The United Nations Tour
of very nice places to eat but the prices Well worth the money if you plan to do a
on their novelty restaurants (Hard Rock lot of sightseeing, Museums and Tours.
Café, ESPN Zone, etc) are very Here's a link to the page directly for
expensive. If you want something for a those who are interested:
very good price, check out the side I absolutely loved my time in New York! I
streets and look for the local pubs. I found it really offers you so much, no
would really recommend going at night to matter what month, or what day, there is
see it lit up. A note to those who always something for you to do that is
absolutely hate crowds of people, if you interesting. How can you not like that
go to Times Square don't go on a Friday about a city? It has everything and it is
or Saturday evening when it is the most a great place to visit. I hope these tips
busiest. We went on both a Saturday and on New York travel were helpful! I know I
Sunday night... the Saturday was chaos, can't wait for our next adventure, here
and the Sunday was very nice and calm in in the Big Apple!
comparison :) All the same, I really






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