New York City on a Budget

New York City on a Budget, New York, New York (B)

New York is probably the most iconic city on our planet. Everyone knows about it’s amazing culture and trademark buildings. In this post from my very recent trip in March this year, I would like to show you how to explore NYC on a low budget without missing out on anything with 10 specific low budget travel tips.

In this article, I would like to show you how you can enjoy NYC without spending much money. Most of the famous tourist attractions require you to pay, especially when it comes to finding great views from up above. The famous view from the “Top of the Rock” viewpoint at the Rockefeller Center for instance will set you back a whooping 40$! While the view is certainly worth it, you can get other great views for no fee at all.

It’s certainly a great idea to have a good guide with you (Marco Polo’s Guide to New Yorkfor example). But based on my my very own experiences, I have also collected some of my other favorite spots with amazing views and no costs in these following 10 tips. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: New York City on a Budget
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Christopher Heil
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.chrisontour84.de/travel/new-york-city-on-a-budget/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • World Trade Center
  • Oculus Train Station
  • Holland Tunnel
  • Jimmy’s rooftop bar
  • Washington Square Park
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Prospect Park
  • Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
  • Dumbo
  • Liberty State Park
  • The Peninsula
  • FIFTH Rooftop Garden

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