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New York is an amazing city to visit as a tourist. I’ve been a handful of times now, and always look forward to it. There’s so much to do! But it’s also expensive.
Today, my friend & travel author Matt Kepnes shares tips for things to do in New York City on a budget after living there for many years. Tips are his, photos are mine. Here’s Matt:
New York is one of my favorite cities. In fact, I love it so much I lived there for close to five years. I can never get enough of it!
To me, NYC is the center of the world, with people, foods, and cultures from everywhere. It has a wild nightlife scene, and there’s a never-ending list of things to see, do, and experience.
You can never be bored in NYC.
But, as awesome as it is, it can easily break the most hardened of budgets without proper planning.
Tourists often decry New York’s cost, but this is also place of starving artists and underpaid interns. To be a local is to know where the deals are.
Despite what most people think, it’s actually possible to have a fun, budget-friendly trip to the Big Apple without breaking the bank — if you know where to look.
So, if you want to take it in without spending a fortune, here are the best things to do in New York on a budget:
