Budget Travel In New York City - 5 Tips On New York Travel

The New York area is one of the largest in the world.during December month, so we got to experience the
With approximately 8 million people being in New YorkChristmas tree and Skating Rink all done up at
City alone and with less than 900 thousand kilometersRockefeller center. This is also home of the famous
squared radius, it is the densest city in all of NorthNBC Studios (Costs $18.50 for the tour).
America! After a long anticipated debut we finally4) Central Park: One of the most famous parks in the
made our way to the Big Apple, and we were soworld and the most visited park in the United States,
excited we could barely contain ourselves. Going thereCentral Park is a wonderful place to go on a nice day.
has been a childhood dream for us ever since weCentral Park is actually bigger than 2 of the world's
decided to be world travelers and see everything thissmallest nations; Monaco and Vatican City.
globe has to offer!5) See a local New York City Event: Take in a ball
The people, lights, Times Square, Rockefeller,game, a musical, or something at the theatre! New
everything seems so exciting! This poised a bigYork really has everything to offer no matter what
question though... What to do? What New York Cityyour hobbies or interests are! You can usually find
event to pick? Well, I want to share with you somesomething very reasonably priced as well, depending
tips on New York travel that won't break the bank!on what you are after.
These are all an incredible experience and I wouldI realize as most people do, New York tends to be
suggest doing them all if you can. Keep in mind there isquite expensive but with these travel ideas you can go
no shortage of things to do in New York City. You'llout and have a really great time and still not spend too
never get the chance to do everything, so do whatmuch money. There is plenty to see, even just going to
you can, relax and enjoy what this wonderful city hassee the landmarks and places like Rockefeller, Central
to offer!Park and Times Square are well worthwhile! I really
1) New York City comedy clubs: This is maybe theenjoyed my time just walking the streets and taking in
best thing I can suggest if you enjoy any sort ofthe atmosphere.
comedy at all. It works out really well because theyIf you are planning to stay in Manhattan for a week or
have salesperson on the streets in the middle ofso, I would really suggest picking up a copy of "The
Times Square, you don't even have to look or try toNew York Pass", spend your week and do everything
find tickets. They will literally just flag you down andyou can. These passes are actually very reasonably
give you a very good price (We only paid $20 for bothpriced (Starting at $55.00 daily and only $139.99 for a 7
of us) on the condition that you buy 2 beverages atday period, per person) and you get FREE access to
the club. The nice thing about their special, for thoseliterally almost EVERYTHING you could want in New
who don't drink alcohol you can buy any drink ofYork City. Here is just a glimpse of what is here. Keep
choice. Soft drinks and water were accepted as wellin mind these are only about a quarter of the free
so it really can appeal to everyone who enjoys thisthings you get, not even including the other discounted
sort of thing and the cost is very low for the reward. Ititems and special offers.
really was such a great time, the comedians were* Central Park Zoo
fantastic and we were very glad we decided to go.* CNN Studio Tour
Highly Recommended!* Empire State Building
2) Times Square: I realize this must be on everyone's* Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
"top of the list" but it really is an amazing sight to see.* NBC Studio Tour
This experience is something that you will never forget.* New York Aquarium
The lights, people, banners, you don't even realize how* New York Botanical Garden
crazy it is until you are there. I must have seen Times* Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour
Square on television a million times but honestly it really* Rockefeller Center Tour
just is not the same. Spend a little time there to take in* Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Ferry
the atmosphere. There are plenty of very nice places* Suede Lounge (VIP nightclub access)
to eat but the prices on their novelty restaurants (Hard* The United Nations Tour
Rock Café, ESPN Zone, etc) are veryWell worth the money if you plan to do a lot of
expensive. If you want something for a very goodsightseeing, Museums and Tours.
price, check out the side streets and look for the localHere's a link to the page directly for those who are
pubs. I would really recommend going at night to see itinterested:
lit up. A note to those who absolutely hate crowds ofI absolutely loved my time in New York! I found it really
people, if you go to Times Square don't go on a Fridayoffers you so much, no matter what month, or what
or Saturday evening when it is the most busiest. Weday, there is always something for you to do that is
went on both a Saturday and Sunday night... theinteresting. How can you not like that about a city? It
Saturday was chaos, and the Sunday was very nicehas everything and it is a great place to visit. I hope
and calm in comparison :) All the same, I really enjoyedthese tips on New York travel were helpful! I know I
both of them in different ways.can't wait for our next adventure, here in the Big
3) Rockefeller Center: We had the pleasure of goingApple!