![]() Annie includes a bit of history as well as her favorite restaurants in Chinatown. You can click for this insider’s guide to Chinatown written by a friend who is from Chinatown. Be sure to bring cash and trust me when I tell you that the bags offered to you on the street are not real Chanel bags. Walk a few streets over to see the Woolworth Building, one of New York’s prettiest early skyscrapers dating back to the 1910s. Note: Please be respectful of those who passed away here and don’t remove the flowers or take smiling selfies. Visit the 9/11 Memorial ($2 Reservation Fee otherwise free to visit). This day is all about experiencing New York City at it’s best: pizza, history, and iconic views. What to see in NYC in 5 days! Day 1: The Must-Sees with a Twist Off-Broadway is a great option for those on a tighter budget. ![]() A friend of mine was able to get tickets to a major Broadway show for just $70 per seat. Budget about $70-$300+ per ticket depending on the show and your sets. Book your tickets early and try first through the theatre itself to get the best prices in advance. I did not include this on the list: I highly recommend stopping to see a Broadway show, if that’s your thing. Please be sure to account for tips at restaurants as tipping is standard in New York City. Be sure to master happy hour as it will save you a lot of money. Plan on spending at minimum $50+ per person on food, $20 per person on activities minimum, $100+ on the hotel (for one room), and extra if you plan on going out (cocktails are usually $10-15). ![]() For budgeting tips, read my master NYC on a budget post where all of the activities are FREE. Click for my picks for affordable hotels in New York City You might also want to look into the Pod hotel chain for affordable rooms in central locations. You might also find some affordable picks along the Lower East Side. READ MORE Sustainable Borneo Travel: Cruising on the Kinabatangan River In Brooklyn, look in Williamsburg, Dumbo, or Clinton Hill. However, for those seeking a more alternative experience and/or lower price tag with a short train ride to the sites, stay in Astoria or Long Island City in Queens. Click for my insider guide to affordable hotels in New York City. If you’re not on a tight budget, you’re best off staying off in Midtown or the Village if you can afford it since both locations make sightseeing easiest. Where to Stay in New York City & How Much Spending Money You’ll Need You can click here for tips on how to use the NYC subway. This is separate from New York’s subway system. Newark International Airport is in New Jersey, so plan on 30+ minutes on NJ transit. LaGuardia requires a bus and a train, but it’s a quick hop to Manhattan. You can also book your own shuttle in between Downtown Manhattan and JFK/any other airport if you don’t want to worry about it. JFK is easily accessible via the Airtrain & A train and/or LIRR. Otherwise, you will fly into JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark. If you’re on the East Coast, you can take Megabus directly to Manhattan. 9 Have you been to NYC? How many days felt right? What was your favorite place?.5 Day 2: The Intellectual / The Partier.2 Where to Stay in New York City & How Much Spending Money You’ll Need.
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