| 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 York | | | | Christmas tree and Skating Rink all done up at |
| City alone and with less than 900 thousand kilometers | | | | Rockefeller center. This is also home of the famous |
| squared radius, it is the densest city in all of North | | | | NBC Studios (Costs $18.50 for the tour). |
| America! After a long anticipated debut we finally | | | | 4) Central Park: One of the most famous parks in the |
| made our way to the Big Apple, and we were so | | | | world and the most visited park in the United States, |
| excited we could barely contain ourselves. Going there | | | | Central Park is a wonderful place to go on a nice day. |
| has been a childhood dream for us ever since we | | | | Central Park is actually bigger than 2 of the world's |
| decided to be world travelers and see everything this | | | | smallest 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 big | | | | York really has everything to offer no matter what |
| question though... What to do? What New York City | | | | your hobbies or interests are! You can usually find |
| event to pick? Well, I want to share with you some | | | | something 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 would | | | | I realize as most people do, New York tends to be |
| suggest doing them all if you can. Keep in mind there is | | | | quite expensive but with these travel ideas you can go |
| no shortage of things to do in New York City. You'll | | | | out and have a really great time and still not spend too |
| never get the chance to do everything, so do what | | | | much money. There is plenty to see, even just going to |
| you can, relax and enjoy what this wonderful city has | | | | see 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 the | | | | enjoyed my time just walking the streets and taking in |
| best thing I can suggest if you enjoy any sort of | | | | the atmosphere. |
| comedy at all. It works out really well because they | | | | If you are planning to stay in Manhattan for a week or |
| have salesperson on the streets in the middle of | | | | so, I would really suggest picking up a copy of "The |
| Times Square, you don't even have to look or try to | | | | New York Pass", spend your week and do everything |
| find tickets. They will literally just flag you down and | | | | you can. These passes are actually very reasonably |
| give you a very good price (We only paid $20 for both | | | | priced (Starting at $55.00 daily and only $139.99 for a 7 |
| of us) on the condition that you buy 2 beverages at | | | | day period, per person) and you get FREE access to |
| the club. The nice thing about their special, for those | | | | literally almost EVERYTHING you could want in New |
| who don't drink alcohol you can buy any drink of | | | | York City. Here is just a glimpse of what is here. Keep |
| choice. Soft drinks and water were accepted as well | | | | in mind these are only about a quarter of the free |
| so it really can appeal to everyone who enjoys this | | | | things you get, not even including the other discounted |
| sort of thing and the cost is very low for the reward. It | | | | items 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 very | | | | Well worth the money if you plan to do a lot of |
| expensive. If you want something for a very good | | | | sightseeing, Museums and Tours. |
| price, check out the side streets and look for the local | | | | Here's a link to the page directly for those who are |
| pubs. I would really recommend going at night to see it | | | | interested: |
| lit up. A note to those who absolutely hate crowds of | | | | I absolutely loved my time in New York! I found it really |
| people, if you go to Times Square don't go on a Friday | | | | offers you so much, no matter what month, or what |
| or Saturday evening when it is the most busiest. We | | | | day, there is always something for you to do that is |
| went on both a Saturday and Sunday night... the | | | | interesting. How can you not like that about a city? It |
| Saturday was chaos, and the Sunday was very nice | | | | has everything and it is a great place to visit. I hope |
| and calm in comparison :) All the same, I really enjoyed | | | | these 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 going | | | | Apple! |