New York City on a Budget

For entertainment, there is no need to worry about a $20 cover charge to the hippest club in town. Many New York City clubs don't charge a cover to dance or see live bands, and there are no two-drink minimums. The MTA (Metro Transit Authority) has a music series that takes place in the subway stations where one can stop to listen to jazz, hip hop, gospel, blues, or Samba completely for free. If you visit the right train stations at the right times such as Times Square, Grand Central Station, and Port Authority, you can catch three different acts for the price of a subway token. New York City can be intimidating financially, but one can have a blast on a budget if done right. A key point is to stay away from what is considered touristy. How do you think the locals do it? Just pick one of the city's many free weeklies, such as The Village Voice or The New York Press, to see what is going on in the city.

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