If you are visiting New York City on a budget, there are plenty of things you can still see and do. Here are some of them:
Times Square
The “Crossroads of the World” is the world's most visited tourist attraction, with 39 million visitors annually. See the Theater District and where the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
Fifth Avenue
Sights to see as you stroll along one of the world's most famous streets include the main building of the New York Public Library with marble lions Patience and Fortitude out front and St. Patrick's Cathedral, both of which are free to visit. You can also see Rockefeller Center, which has its famous Christmas tree out front during the holiday season.
Central Park
Numerous places to see in Manhattan's oasis include Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields. Free Shakespeare in the Park is performed every summer in the park's Delacorte Theater.
Museums
The renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art has a suggested admission price, but if you are on a tight budget you can pay what you consider affordable. The famed American Museum of Natural History also has a suggested admission price that will get you into the museum and the Rose Center for Earth & Space, but it will not include attractions such as Space Shows or IMAX films.
High Line
This popular public park is built on an historic elevated freight rail line and runs for about a mile above the streets on the west side of Manhattan. The first part of the High Line opened in 2009.
9/11 Memorial
Admission is free, but a visitor pass is required. Same-day passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can make online or phone reservations for future time slots, which began carrying a $2 service fee in March 2013. The 9/11 Museum has not yet opened.
Brooklyn Bridge
More than 4,000 pedestrians and 3,000 bicyclists cross the Brooklyn Bridge for free every day along a walkway separate from vehicular traffic. If you only want to walk one way on the bridge, take the subway out to Brooklyn and then walk back facing the New York skyline.
Staten Island Ferry
Admission is free on these boats running between the southern tip of Manhattan and the borough of Staten Island. When leaving Manhattan, stand on the right side of the ferry to get view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Look back to see the lower Manhattan skyline.
Short Term Rentals in NYC
Instead of having to pay high-dollar rent at a hotel, some people looking to save money in New York look for short term rentals in NYC. Staying in such an apartment can be more affordable than other options. To find such short term rentals in NYC, visit KGFurnishedNYC.com.
Martin Wynn
