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New
York On Any Budget
The secret is to follow the lead of the natives and stick close to downtown neighborhoods that offer the best value for the money: Do you want to see the Statue of Liberty? You can wait on line for up to two hours to take the ferry to Liberty Island for a hefty price, or get on the Staten Island Ferry which runs about every twenty minutes and costs nothing for a round trip. Yes, the Staten Island Ferry has been free for years. Upon arrival in Staten Island, have your camera ready for some great shots of the New York skyline from the harbor... and wave at Lady Liberty as you sail past her... Get a hot dog and soda at the snack bar, and for under $10.00 you've had a great sightseeing adventure and lunch! Believe it or not, you can spend a whole day enjoying Staten Island tourist attractions offering swimming, horseback riding, picnicking, cultural centers, parks and even a zoo.
In the mood for Italian? Head straight for Little Italy, which for all intents and purposes has been relegated to one city block - Mulberry Street - lined with authentic Italian restaurants offering indoor and outdoor dining al fresco at bargain prices.
Chinatown restaurants offer so many good, inexpensive dishes that you can take your pick. (That said, check the menu before you go in, some of the more popular places can be expensive.) Look for the places where you see locals eating or where you see a line forming. If you want a truly oriental dining experience, try letting the waiter recommend a specialty. More
resources to cheap eats in New York:
also see -> Ruth's Chris Steak House | Le Parisien Bistro | 9th Avenue Food Festival Christmas in New York | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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New
York City is a vacationer's paradise. True, it can be expensive, but even on a
limited budget you can have a great time, see all the sights, eat at exotic restaurants,
and still have enough money left over to take in a show. 
Wander
back up to the South Street Seaport after your ferry ride and
discover Old New York. Here you can check out lots of free entertainment
in the form of street entertainers with food pushcarts everywhere
dispensing everything from pretzels to hot dogs to shish kebab. The area
also comes complete with modern day shops and restaurants. great for any seafood lover.
If fish isn't what you had in mind, the area also offers an array of
international cuisine. 
If
you want to sample real New York pizza try
