Fun Things To Do In NYC

Hey everyone! I'm coming to New York this coming weekend (July 22-25) and I'm looking for fun, un-Broadway related thigns to do (I'm going to be with my mother and she's not a huge fan of shows, we've already got that covered so I need other stuff). So if there's anything cool, or any fairly affordable good restaurants, I'd be really happy to hear about it. Keep in mind I am on a bit of a budget, so anything affordable would be appreciated. THanks in advance!

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Exactly. Take the subway to a part of the city you don't know, and just stroll. Stroll through union square, the village, soho - you will always find something interesting, cheap, and fun to do. Even if you end up doing literally nothing, it's always fun.

Stroll down St. Mark's (at night, of course), go to the Life Cafe (if you're a renthead), just do whatever.

Get lost in Central Park. Go see Regis and Kelly.

Oh, and as far as the museums go - the mets are donation only. I once had to go for school and had literally $1 dollar to my name. If you're really short on cash, you can give them $1. You might get a glare, but you'll get over it.

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Be careful with what you get from street vendors (as far as meats go - hot dogs, gyros, etc.), as they often do not refrigerate their food overnight and store them as is.

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Go to the Swatch store in Times Square.
Screw Rolex.
The only watch you'll ever need is a Swatch.

If you and your mom are into classic music, there is a free concert in central park on the 25th:

Tuesday, July 25
The Naumburg Orchestra - Sarah Ioannides, conductor
Sarah Ioannides, Music Director for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Texas, and the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, South Carolina, will then conduct the Naumburg Orchestra in works by Mozart, Poulenc, and Rota, featuring Scott Hartman as trombone soloist.

http://gonyc.about.com/od/summerconcertsinnyc/a/naumburg_music.htm