How much money for NY?

Hey Guys,
How much money would you bring with you if you were going to spend a week in New York?

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A LOT !!!!!!!!!

Updated On: 12/3/08 at 01:54 PM

Are you eating at McDonalds or Le Cirque?

Taxi or subway?

Full admission or senior citizen discount?

Shopping at Daffys or Saks?

It all depends on what you are spending on.

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Hey thanks to all that have responded to this post.
I would be willing to bet I'm not going to the expensive resturants, nor the super cheap ones. I would really like to try the Subway system. I'm not to sure if I could function in a hostel, it just seems strange.
So when I am in New York, what is one thing that you would reccomend doing?

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There are lots of ways to save money on a trip to New York City! I prefer cabs, but a 7 day unlimited MetroCard is only $24, I think.

And there are many reasonably priced places to eat.

If you in the mood for a burger and fries...The Burger Joint is awesome! It's located in the Parker Meridian Hotel on 56th Street in between 7th and 6th (once inside the hotel, just look for the curtain to the back room and the neon hamburger sign). Burger, fries, and a drink for $13.

Vinyl is on 9th Ave. in between 50th and 51st Street. They have really good mac 'n cheese.

Blockheads on 50th in between 8th and 9th. Mexican food...cheap. Quesadillas for $6, taco dinner for $9, margaritas for $3, etc...

I also really like Chelsea Grill on 9th Ave. in between 46th and 47th Street. Italian food. Good wine and great food at a decent price. A glass of wine and an entree will cost you around $25 here...and then add in the tip, of course.

If you're in the mood to spend money on a fantastic meal then go to the Redeye Grill (where I work) on 56th and 7th across the street from Carnegie Hall. Delicious seafood! A full meal including: wine, appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee will cost you around $80 minimum...plus tip.

There are also some really swank and not so swank bars in the area...PJ's, Faces & Names, Social...all within blocks of each other.

And for shows...I always do student rush, general rush, lottery, or standing room only. I hate paying more than $30 to see a show.

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Is this your first time ? If yes, Top of the Rock, Times Square, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum, 5th Avenue, Flatiron Building, Brooklyn Bridge and of course BROADWAY are some of the umissable sights for me ! But there are sooooo many things to do in the GREATEST city on Earth !!

That $24 passcard is good for bus and subway. I like the bus because you can see everything. And unlike Minneapolis, I've found that everybody converses on the bus. You can actually join a conversation. People sit like zombies in buses here.

I'd heartily recommend a walk through the theater district at night. There's safety in numbers. So many people walking about that you won't have to worry, although someone else may tell you otherwise. That's my experience. The theater marquees are awesome!!!

Foodwise, there are so many places to eat for not much money. Since the wife and I stay at the Soldiers Club at Lexington Ave btwn 36th & 37th, we go to Sarge's, just around the corner on 3rd Avenue. No, it's not a military place. Good kosher and other stuff on the menu. They serve a HUGE cup of coffee, literally. The cup is like cartoon-size. You will be waited on by auntie-type ladies. :)

Scotty's at Lexington Ave & 39th is open 24 hours! You can get a complete meal for easily less than $10. I think they serve breakfast 24/7 also. You can get a bkfst that will fill you up for less than $7, including tip. It's run by Greeks. Ask what's new in the neighborhood. They'll tell you!

Back to the Soldiers Club. I'm retired military. So the wife and I pay $50 each for a room of our own. Total-$100. That's it! NO HOTEL TAX! No, you don't sleep in a barracks! :) If you do go alone, you will have a roommate. Not to worry though. No elevator. Four floors. Go to your browser and type in "Soldiers Club, New York City. It will tell you all you have to know. If not, they have a 1-800 # listed for complete info.

But you must have spent some time in the military. Doesn't matter what rank or what service.

There's a ballroom on 2nd floor. Meeting rooms. Two nice lounges. Refrigerator to store your food. I suggest going to a supermarket and bringing food back. That's what we do. You can save a LOT of money doing that.

Whew!
To Life!

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When I go to NY now for more than a day I stay at the Big Apple Hostel. It's 40 bucks a night and right in the heart of Times Square. 45th Street to be exact. You can't beat the location and it books up fast(especially on weekends). They have a kitchen so you can cook alot of your own meals to save on eating out.

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Historical joke - doesn't bear repeating.

Updated On: 12/3/08 at 07:08 PM

It's a great city....I get in about once a month or so and get incredibly excited each and every time. It's never commonplace!

Have a fabulous time!

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