New York City - on a Budget ($1,000 Itinerary - 3 Days)

Welcome to the Big Apple without the big spending. Here's your ultimate 3-day itinerary to experience NYC with just $1,000.

Day 1: Classic Icons & Street Eats

• Breakfast: Bagel at Absolute Bagels - $6

• Morning Activity: Walk the High Line (Free)

• Snack: Soda or treat at Chelsea Market - $8

• Lunch: Slice at Joe’s Pizza - $4

• Afternoon Activity: Museum of Illusions - $27

• Souvenir Stop: “I ❤ NY” tee in Times Square - $15

• Dinner: Xi’an Famous Foods - $12

• Evening Fun: Madame Tussauds NYC - $47

Day 1 Total: $119

Day 2: Culture, Parks, & Broadway

• Breakfast: Bodega BEC sandwich - $5

• Morning Activity: The Met Museum (Suggested $10 donation)

• Viewpoint: Top of the Rock - $43

• Lunch: The Halal Guys - $10

• Afternoon Activity: Bike rental in Central Park - $20

• Dinner: Ichiran Ramen - $18

• Shopping: Brooklyn Flea - $20

• Show: Broadway rear mezzanine tickets - $120

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Day 2 Total: $246

Day 3: Bridge Walks & Final Views

• Breakfast: Coffee & croissant - $3

• Morning Activity: Brooklyn Bridge walk (Free)

• Street Food Lunch: Pretzel & hot dog from cart - $10

• Midday Activity: Staten Island Ferry (Free)

• Museum Visit: Museum of the Moving Image - $20

• Dinner: Katz’s Delicatessen - $15

• Shopping: Artists & Fleas - $25

• Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing - $35

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Day 3 Total: $108

TOTAL SPEND: $868.75 (Including transit and lodging)

Stay: HI New York City Hostel ($65/night x 3 = $195) Getting There: Spirit Airlines ($150 RT) or Megabus ($40) Transit in NYC: MTA & AirTrain combo - $10.75