Is this you? You’ve been to New York City before. You’ve seen Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. Now you want to get off the beaten track, save some money, and avoid tourist traps. Because you’re not a tourist—you’re a visitor. OR You’ve never been to New York City, but you already know the touristy stuff isn’t for you. Still, you’d like to see Manhattan… AND You’re ready to do some walking. (Don’t worry, there’s lots of resting and eating, too.) Why this itinerary? Because Manhattan can be overpriced. This itinerary shows you beautiful views, fascinating history, and delicious food…all within a reasonable budget. Some things are reasoanbly priced ($10 lunch) and some things are outright free (Staten Island Ferry, the High Line). All told, you can expect to spend $100 (give or take, depending on your thirst/appetite) for the day, including all your meals, entrance fees, and transportation costs. Because Manhattan can be overcrowded. Stuffed to the gills with commuters and flocks of tourists with cameras, Times Square is a Square that most New Yorkers avoid like the plague. If you don’t enjoy the prospect of fighting crowds all day, this itinerary will get you into less crowded, but still amazing sights. Because Manhattan can be overwhelming. There’s so much to do and see in New York that your head might explode before you do it all. To help narrow down the day, this itinerary sticks to lower Manhattan. This helps cut down on transit time, and also helps divide the city into manageable chunks. Nothing in this itinerary takes you above 30th street, and no individual activity or event will cost more than $30. (See Reason #1, with its caveat that this might change depending on how much wine & beer you order.) What will you see? The Ace Hotel & Chelsea, for a taste of local style and flavor; The High Line, for a glimpse of how New Yorkers make urban landscape beautiful and unique; Union Square, for people (and squirrel) watching, del
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