| It's the Big Apple, baby, and all roads | | | | vendors sell fresh produce, homemade breads, |
| eventually lead - or cross - in its streets. | | | | homemade drinks, and even homemade cheese - |
| But you won't be doing your sightseeing | | | | and they are willing to share. They often |
| there, because it's too expensive...right? | | | | offer free samples. The Greenmarket is a |
| If you're resourceful, there are many free | | | | project by the Council on the Environment of |
| and/or inexpensive tourist destinations in | | | | NYC, and they've managed the open-air |
| New York City. Below are but a few - | | | | farmers' markets in New York since 1976. |
| including well-known sites, food, and New | | | | |
| York's art scene. | | | | THE ARTS |
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| THE SITES | | | | - Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway - So you |
| | | | want to see one of New York's famous Broadway |
| - Central Park - Stretch your legs and see | | | | shows, but you don't want to break your |
| the world's most famous park without spending | | | | budget? Consider one of the Off-Broadway or |
| a dime. Enjoy just walking around the 800 + | | | | even Off-Off-Broadway theatres, where you |
| acres, or visit one of the park's many famous | | | | will pay only 25% - 50% of what you would pay |
| sites for reasonable prices, including the | | | | to see it on Broadway. There are numerous |
| Central Park Zoo, take your kids to one of | | | | sites advertising discounted Broadway and |
| the 21 playgrounds, or enjoy one of their | | | | Off-Broadway tickets; if you plan in advance, |
| many tours. | | | | you can easily budget a show into your trip. |
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| - Ground Zero - Many New York visitors want | | | | - Museums - There's MOMA, the Met, the |
| to pay tribute to those who lost their lives | | | | Guggenheim, the Whitney, the Natural History |
| in the terrible events of September 11, 2001. | | | | Museum, and many other world-famous New York |
| Today, you can take a guided tour of the | | | | City museums. Visiting all of them would |
| site for around $20, or visit it on your own | | | | cost a fortune, right? Not necessarily. |
| for less. While you're there, you might want | | | | There are several options for the cash-poor |
| to visit St. Paul's Chapel on Broadway and | | | | here. First, you could arrange to take a |
| Fulton Streets near the area. An impromptu | | | | tour - for around $50, you can visit most of |
| memorial has grown there, with messages from | | | | New York's most famous museums. But there |
| visitors in many languages. | | | | are plenty of free museums, too - including |
| | | | the American Folk Art Museum, urban art |
| - Many birds, one stone - A variety of tours | | | | particular to New York at the Urban Center |
| exist for a variety of budgets, ranging from | | | | Gallery, and the National Museum of the |
| the all-day $75 tour including Ellis Island, | | | | American Indian, which has the largest |
| the United Nations, and many others, to a few | | | | collection in the world devoted solely to |
| hours' $35 tour including visits to famous | | | | Native American culture and history. But if |
| New York neighborhoods and museums. For a | | | | you don't feel a visit to New York is |
| mere $20, you can take a Harbor Cruise to the | | | | complete without a tour of some of the famous |
| Statue of Liberty. | | | | museums mentioned above, then go see them on |
| | | | a "pay what you wish" night - MOMA's, the |
| THE FOOD | | | | Whitney, and the Guggenheim are all "pay what |
| | | | you wish" Friday evenings, and although not |
| - Ethnic Delights - While you're in New York, | | | | everyone is aware of it, the Met and the |
| don't pass up the opportunity to sample the | | | | Brookly!n Museum of Art has a suggested |
| flavors in the world's biggest melting pot. | | | | admission, but is "pay what you wish" |
| Whether you stop for a slice of pizza in | | | | everyday! |
| Little Italy, or grab some Dim Sum in | | | | |
| Chinatown, New York's diverse residents have | | | | Remember, you can find a vacation that |
| brought their recipes with them from their | | | | matches your budget as long as you're willing |
| home countries and they are ready to share | | | | to be flexible and creative - even in New |
| them with you. A unique dining experience in | | | | York. There are many online resources you |
| New York can be had for under $10. | | | | can use to plan an exciting but realistic |
| | | | vacation to the Big Apple. Have fun, and |
| - Union Square Greenmarket - At Union Square, | | | | good luck! |