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NYC for the Budget Conscious Family

Welcome to one of America's most exciting, sophisticated, and expensive destinations. But don't let that last point put you off a family trip. Here, the best low-cost hotels, restaurants and attractions around—on a budget that won't blow anyone's allowance.

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Hotels (3)

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    Hotel Excelsior

    Located in the Upper West Side between Central Park and Columbus Avenue, the 16-story Hotel Excelsior overlooks the verdant park, the Hayden Planetari

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    Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel

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    Holiday Inn Midtown

    Situated within a mile and a half of Central Park, Times Square, and the theatre district, this 17-story hotel is ideal for visitors seeking a conveni

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Restaurants (5)

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    Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

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    Gabriela's

    You know what sort of food to expect when you pass through the Mexican Mission-style doors of Gabriela's in the upper West Side. Inside are bright gre

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    Chat n' Chew

    With fun, kitschy, Americana décor and a comfort-food-only menu, Chat n’ Chew is just the spot when you’ve got a craving for Mom’s mashed potatoes and

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    Pommes Frites

    Sometimes it takes an extreme focus to bring about perfection. Such is the case for Pommes Frites in the East Village. True to its name, it only sells

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    View

    Location, location, location: this is what the View certainly has. A glass elevator whisks diners up to the 48th floor to the only revolving rooftop r

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Activities (10)

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    Guggenheim, New York

    One of the world’s most acclaimed art museums, the Guggenheim in New York City is dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the 20th century to th

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    Whitney Museum of American Art

    Founded in 1930, the Whitney Museum of American Art has earned the distinction of being the first museum focusing on living American artists. The muse

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    Downtown Boathouse

    New York City’s downtown boathouse is a volunteer-run organization that aims to provide New Yorkers with additional recreational opportunities via acc

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    Sony Wonder Technology Lab

    The Sony Wonder Technology Lab, located in Manhattan, is a four-story interactive museum dedicated to encouraging visitors of all ages to learn and ex

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    New Victory Theater

    Housed inside a revitalized building constructed by Oscar Hammerstein in 1900, the New Victory Theater is New York City’s premier theater for young pe

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    American Museum of Natural History

    One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural worl

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    Chelsea Market

    Chelsea Market is an enclosed collection of retail shops and restaurants in the historic National Biscuit Company complex at 75 Ninth Avenue in the Ch

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    Staten Island Ferry

    Runs 24 hours a day, with departures every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 to 60 minutes during off-peak hours.

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    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    One of the world's great museums, this Gothic Revival labyrinth tries to be all things to all art lovers—and with its expansion over the past two deca

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    City Bakery

    With its towering ceiling, airy interior, and oversize baked goods, City Bakery cultivates an air of abundance. Known for its salad bar, prepared gour

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