Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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“In the land of burgers and ,000-a-night hotel rooms, author Ethan Wolff shows that the adventurous budget traveler can still do the Big Apple in style. Written for residents as well as visitors, this guide has plenty of good clear maps and a chapter of free and cheap itineraries.”
–San Francisco Chronicle
In New York City, the rich are very rich. How can people have a good time in this high-cost city without going broke? This new edition of Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap delivers the answers, offering the latest information on everything from free museum admissions to the cheapest places to stay, eat, and shop.
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The Kid’s Guide to New York City (Kid’s Guides Series)
Families are flocking to New York City. And the kids are helping in planning the vacation. Some 65 percent of the shoppers at the Times Square Toys “R” Us are out-of-towners, according to a company spokesman. Some visitors even make the giant toy store their first stop. Judging by the crowds of out-of-town visitors snapping photographs at the Ferris wheel and Lego Empire State Building located inside the store, it’s clear that families love New York.
“We felt like it was our patriotic duty to come,” said Bona Christison, who was chaperoning a group of teens from a University of Utah youth theater group.
“Compared to a day at Disneyland, you spend less and there’s more to do,” said Southern Californian Albert Katz.
Mary DeFeo, 16, persuaded her parents to bring her and her friend to New York to celebrate her 16th birthday–their first trip to the Big Apple. “Shopping is their main thing,” said Mary’s mom, Jennifer DeFeo, a Rhode Island schoolteacher.
Kids love what they have always loved about New York: “Looking at all the different people,” says 14-year-old Cassie Crockett, part of the theater group from Utah.
“The subways,” offered 7-year-old Erin Katz, of Southern California.
“Seeing so many big buildings,” said Alex Bradley, who doesn’t see many of them near his home in New Smyrna, Florida.
The Kid’s Guide to New York City explores the Big Apple by neighborhood, supplying essential background information as well as kid-tested tips on where to go and what to see. Fun facts and tips from native New Yorkers on each neighborhood’s best site, snack, and souvenir are also included.
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Review by mary_1979 for Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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In planning for my first trip to NYC, I was faced with a veritable wall of guide books to pick from at my local library. Because I like to look for the offbeat when travelling, and because, well, I’m poor (hence, the library), this one caught my eye right away.
It had me at hello (or, more accurately, the introduction entitled “The Best Things In Life Are Free”). Wolff’s prose has the perfect blend of knowledge and wit to really make the places he’s writing about come alive, with solid historical insights where applicable (the sections on Coney Island were quick but fun reads, quite informative for a newbie like me) and plenty of reference materials to help you plan out your days (maps, addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, etc.). Especially handy are the subway map and free events calendars printed on the inside front/back covers–efficient and helpful on the go.
I knew the real test would come when my host in Brooklyn took a look at it–she’s studying museum education and having lived there her whole life, knows many of the nooks & crannies around town. When I started showing her the listings about places like the Forbes Galleries, the original Winnie the Pooh housed at the NY Public Library, and panorama of NYC at the Queens Museum of Art (all free or very cheap), her eyes lit up. And I knew we had a winner on our hands. If it could impress a city slicker like her, no wonder it had impressed a hayseed like me.
If you’re looking for a book that can take you off the beaten tourist track, or even if you live in NYC and are looking for some fresh ideas for cheap entertainment, I really can’t recommend this highly enough. Good tips, great resource, and a fun read.
Review by Speshl J for Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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I bought this book even though I’m a native NYer. Mr. Wolff has some great suggestions. I wish the food section was bigger, but it’s got some of my personal favs and he also pointed out a few that I have immediately fell in love with. He also missed a few that are similar to restaurants he talks about, ie for Vietnamese he mentions one, but I feel it’s a runner-up to Pho Bang (best spring rolls and Pho in the city).
As for activities, we’ve tried a few free ones and that’s where this book pays for itself. There are some terrific ideas listed here which you’d expect to pay for, but are free.
Great buy for NYer or visitor.
Review by Pirrip for Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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Just purchased this book and it’s amazing. I’ve lived in NYC for over five years and I can’t believe all the free stuff I never knew existed. This is a great resource just to have around the house. I’m sure it’d be cool for tourists too as a lot of the free or “dirt cheap” stuff is pretty cool.
Review by J. Bjorkstedt for Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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I used this book recently on a weekend trip to visit my friend in Manhattan. Not only did I eat very well for very little money but my foodie friend was shocked that I (the visiter) was showing her these amazing hidden gems! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to live well on a very low budget.
Review by Ghettohoon for Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer’s Free & Dirt Cheap)
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This book was an amazing resource for just a few days in New York, but one that I will keep for years. In fact, I bought another copy for the friend that I stayed with in the city. The maps and directions were extremely accurate and well-organized by location in the city. If nothing else, there is an easy-to-read subway map of Manhattan in the back cover. Fantastic book overall.
Review by audrey for The Kid’s Guide to New York City (Kid’s Guides Series)
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We recently visited Manhattan and used this book (among others). It was well written and informative. It covered highlights rather than being comprehensive, but we did get good information. Chapters cover: NYC’s neighborhoods, Times Square, must-see sights, museums, parks and zoos, cultural venues, sports, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, eating and shopping. Easy to read print and boldface information make the guide easy to use, and tips often include web addresses, which was handy. Nice guide.
Review by Carol Weston for The Kid’s Guide to New York City (Kid’s Guides Series)
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Whether you want to go to a Yankees game in the summer or skate at Rockefeller Center in the winter, you’ll find great leads in this portable book. New York City can be overwhelming, but this guidebook is accessible, handy, inspiring, and fun. There’s even room for your kids to write down their impressions.
Carol Weston, author of MELANIE IN MANHATTAN (a New York novel for girls 7 to 13)