| When we see New York on TV and in movies, | | | | A tip for getting into a show or a sporting event |
| we tend to get the impression that it is one | | | | at a lower price: Go to the will call of the venue |
| expensive town. Visiting New York on a | | | | and just hang around for a bit. Seats are often |
| shoestring budget looks impossible. To be honest, | | | | reserved for family and friends of the |
| yes, it is, but only if you live there. What we see | | | | stagehands, performers or athletes at an event, |
| on TV is usually the glamorous part of town, | | | | and many times, these people are unable to |
| Manhattan, and that's a little misleading. New York | | | | attend. This way, you can avoid having to deal |
| is full of incredible spots that cost little to nothing | | | | with ticket brokers or scalpers, and you can often |
| to visit. | | | | grab a seat at the last minute without having to |
| Lodging | | | | even bother with a reservation. |
| When you first arrive in New York, you'll want a | | | | If you have the time to plan ahead, make sure to |
| place to stay, of course. An average room in | | | | look online for discount event tickets or a New |
| Manhattan is a whopping three hundred bucks a | | | | York City Explorer Pass, which can save you |
| night. The New York Hotel in Manhattan has | | | | even more on attractions. Some travelers will |
| rooms in the hundred dollar range and is located | | | | even purchase an Entertainment coupon book for |
| right in the heart of the area, but that's still not | | | | the zip code in which they will be traveling. This will |
| exactly visiting New York on a shoestring budget. | | | | often save you on lodging, dining, and attractions. |
| What you should do if you really want to save | | | | Just make sure that the amount you can |
| some money is take a look around for bed and | | | | potentially save will cover the cost of the book. |
| breakfast setups. Book a room online and make | | | | Safety |
| sure to research the bed and breakfast you | | | | Leave any unneeded cash, credit cards and even |
| select before you book. You don't want to wind | | | | ID in your hotel room. If you're careful, you |
| up with a reservation in the middle of a bad part | | | | probably won't get mugged, but it does happen. |
| of town. | | | | Don't be tempted by the lure of shortcuts. Stick |
| Dining | | | | to main streets that are well lit, stick to crowds, |
| Honestly, the best way to save money on food | | | | and don't go anywhere alone if you can help it. |
| (and just about anything else) in New York is to | | | | The legends of New York being absolutely |
| be friendly. When you're looking for a place to | | | | overflowing with thieves are mostly exaggerated, |
| eat, you'll want to step away from the neon signs | | | | but they are based in truth. You don't need to be |
| and glamour of the main streets and into the little | | | | scared for your life your whole trip, but do be |
| known hole in the wall bars and restaurants, and | | | | aware and alert. Don't be trusting of any |
| the only way to find those spots is to ask the | | | | strangers: even a man in a business suit might |
| locals. | | | | mug you. If you have any friends in New York, |
| Entertainment | | | | spend a lot of your time with them. |