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