Big Apple, Small Budget: 11 cheap things to do in New York

1. Discover New York for the price of a subway ticket
A visitor checks out a New York city subway map.
Enjoying many of the Big Apple’s biggest attractions like the Empire State Building, a Broadway show or the Guggenheim Museum can mean spending a hefty chunk of a trip’s budget on tickets. However, purchasing a seven-day MetroCard costing $32 for unlimited rides on New York’s subway system, opens up a world of experiences that don’t cost a cent. With its many characters,