Cheap City Breaks in New York

A bold and sassy modern metropolis, New York seems to hold all the superlatives as a hectic, all action urban playground. The Big Apple is unashamedly chaotic in places but also has a softer side with delightful village style atmosphere in some of its neighbourhoods. Cheap city breaks in New York will satisfy every whim, be it a long weekend of art appreciation or a glittering theatre break. It often takes some planning to make those dollars stretch further in a city with so many pricey temptations. There is a wealth of free attractions in the city and if it is purely the famous iconic New York landmarks that take your fancy, the New York Pass is a real money saver. Best of all is the profusion of cheap atmospheric diners throughout the city and it is possible to eat well for under $5 a head.

 

Quintessential New York activities that don't cost a cent include a breezy Staten Island ferry trip or a visit to the wonderful Rockefeller Center. Architectural highlights don't come any better than the majestic Grand Central Station or the soaring art deco grandeur of the Chrysler Building, both completely free. Of course no visit during a cheap city break in New York will miss out on an action packed day in Central Park and summers will see a variety of free open air entertainment with Shakespeare in the Park, movie screenings and pop concerts. The bright lights of Broadway and Times Square welcome over 25 million visitors a year and for sheer colour, it well and truly puts London's Piccadilly Circus in the shade. Enjoy the glitz and take in a Broadway show - check out the half-price ticket booth for last minute bargains for star studded productions.

 

Culture buffs are in for a treat during a cheap New York city break, especially with a visit to the incomparable Museum of Modern Art or the Guggenheim. There is accessible opera, ballet, lively jazz clubs and fabulous sights such as the impressive St John the Devine cathedral. Culture of a very different kind in its melting pot neighbourhoods is what makes New York so appealing. Explore animated Little Italy, the Chinatown district, Chelsea, SoHo and radiant Greenwich Village. Guided walking tours are a great way to soak up this vibrant street life and will offer everything from weird, wonderful and whimsical. Many are also completely free at certain times. No matter how long you have in New York, you will barely scratch the surface of this immense metropolis. Take small bites out of the Big Apple and simply spending time watching life whizz by is a strange yet fulfilling experience.