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New York on a budget

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  1. Central Park01New York · attractionCentral ParkCentral Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  2. DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park02DUMBO · neighborhoodDUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge ParkDUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  3. Brooklyn Bridge Walk03New York · experienceBrooklyn Bridge WalkBrooklyn Bridge Walk earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  4. The High Line04New York · experienceThe High LineThe High Line earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  5. Little Island05New York · attractionLittle IslandLittle Island earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  6. New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)06Midtown Manhattan · attractionNew York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  7. West Village & Stonewall07West Village · neighborhoodWest Village & StonewallWest Village & Stonewall earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  8. Grand Central Terminal08Midtown Manhattan · attractionGrand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  9. Joe's Pizza09New York · restaurantJoe's PizzaJoe's Pizza earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  10. Governors Island10Governors Island · destinationGovernors IslandGovernors Island earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  11. The Met Cloisters11Washington Heights · attractionThe Met CloistersThe Met Cloisters earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  12. Katz's Delicatessen12New York · restaurantKatz's DelicatessenKatz's Delicatessen earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  13. Russ & Daughters13New York · restaurantRuss & DaughtersRuss & Daughters earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  14. Greenwich Village14Greenwich Village · neighborhoodGreenwich VillageGreenwich Village earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  15. Staten Island Ferry15New York · experienceStaten Island FerryStaten Island Ferry earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  16. Rockefeller Center16Midtown Manhattan · attractionRockefeller CenterRockefeller Center earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  17. Lincoln Center17Upper West Side · attractionLincoln CenterLincoln Center earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  18. The Metropolitan Museum of Art18New York · attractionThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of Art earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  19. Foods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour19Greenwich Village · experienceFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food TourFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  20. Via Carota20New York · restaurantVia CarotaVia Carota earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  21. Apollo Theater & Harlem21Harlem · experienceApollo Theater & HarlemApollo Theater & Harlem earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  22. The Oculus (WTC Transportation Hub)22Lower Manhattan · attractionThe Oculus (WTC Transportation Hub)The Oculus (WTC Transportation Hub) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  23. East Village23East Village · neighborhoodEast VillageEast Village earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  24. American Museum of Natural History24Upper West Side · attractionAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural History earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  25. Xi'an Famous Foods25New York · restaurantXi'an Famous FoodsXi'an Famous Foods earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  26. 9/11 Memorial & Museum26New York · attraction9/11 Memorial & Museum9/11 Memorial & Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  27. FDR Four Freedoms Park27Roosevelt Island · attractionFDR Four Freedoms ParkFDR Four Freedoms Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  28. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island28New York · attractionStatue of Liberty & Ellis IslandStatue of Liberty & Ellis Island earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  29. Bryant Park29Midtown Manhattan · attractionBryant ParkBryant Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  30. Washington Square Park30Greenwich Village · attractionWashington Square ParkWashington Square Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  31. St. Patrick's Cathedral31Midtown Manhattan · attractionSt. Patrick's CathedralSt. Patrick's Cathedral earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  32. Di Fara Pizza32New York · restaurantDi Fara PizzaDi Fara Pizza earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  33. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum33Upper East Side · attractionSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  34. Williamsburg34Williamsburg · neighborhoodWilliamsburgWilliamsburg can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  35. Grand Central Oyster Bar35New York · restaurantGrand Central Oyster BarGrand Central Oyster Bar can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  36. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)36New York · attractionMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  37. Whitney Museum of American Art37Meatpacking District · attractionWhitney Museum of American ArtWhitney Museum of American Art can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  38. Flatiron Building38Flatiron District · attractionFlatiron BuildingFlatiron Building can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  39. Eleven Madison Park39New York · restaurantEleven Madison ParkEleven Madison Park can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  40. Edge at Hudson Yards40New York · attractionEdge at Hudson YardsEdge at Hudson Yards can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  41. Gramercy Tavern41New York · restaurantGramercy TavernGramercy Tavern can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  42. Top of the Rock42New York · attractionTop of the RockTop of the Rock can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  43. Le Bernardin43New York · restaurantLe BernardinLe Bernardin can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  44. Roosevelt Island Tram44Roosevelt Island · experienceRoosevelt Island TramRoosevelt Island Tram can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  45. Empire State Building45New York · attractionEmpire State BuildingEmpire State Building can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  46. Summit One Vanderbilt46New York · attractionSummit One VanderbiltSummit One Vanderbilt can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  47. The Plaza Hotel47New York · hotelThe Plaza HotelThe Plaza Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  48. Chelsea Market48Meatpacking District · experienceChelsea MarketChelsea Market can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  49. The Mark Hotel49New York · hotelThe Mark HotelThe Mark Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  50. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel50New York · hotelThe Beekman, a Thompson HotelThe Beekman, a Thompson Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  51. Vessel at Hudson Yards51Hudson Yards · attractionVessel at Hudson YardsVessel at Hudson Yards can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  52. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel52New York · hotelThe Carlyle, A Rosewood HotelThe Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  53. The Standard, High Line53New York · hotelThe Standard, High LineThe Standard, High Line can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  54. Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour54Midtown Manhattan · experienceRadio City Music Hall Stage Door TourRadio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  55. Wall Street & Charging Bull55Financial District · attractionWall Street & Charging BullWall Street & Charging Bull can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  56. The Bowery Hotel56New York · hotelThe Bowery HotelThe Bowery Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  57. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise57Hell's Kitchen · experienceCircle Line Sightseeing CruiseCircle Line Sightseeing Cruise can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  58. A Broadway Show58New York · experienceA Broadway ShowA Broadway Show can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  59. SoHo59SoHo · neighborhoodSoHoSoHo can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  60. The Greenwich Hotel60New York · hotelThe Greenwich HotelThe Greenwich Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  61. Balthazar61New York · restaurantBalthazarBalthazar can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  62. Peter Luger Steak House62New York · restaurantPeter Luger Steak HousePeter Luger Steak House can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict