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The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City, 5th Edition!

I personally use these books and give them as gifts. This 5th edition is due soon but no date yet given at the amazon.com site. You can click on this now to reserve a copy and if the price goes down willl only be charged the lower price

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City, 4th Edition!

I personally use these books and give them as gifts. This 5th edition is due soon but no date yet given at the amazon.com site. You can click on this now to reserve a copy and if the price goes down willl only be charged the lower price

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Boston, 2nd Edition

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My boyfriend is stingy...er, no, he's fiscally responsible. So, he moaned/groaned when I bought C.B. NYC. "Another guidebook?!" But it was WONDERFUL and paid for itself! It would have cost more NOT to own it!

Frommer's NYC Free & Dirt Cheap

"In the land of $49 burgers and $1,000-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

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The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Chicago, 2nd Edition

I bought this book for my daughter who just moved to Chicago, after I previewed an older edition at a bookstore. We both couldn't put it down, it was so exciting to read about activities and deals a poor college student or anyone else who likes a bargain can take advantage of. It's very well organized and indexed.

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to San Francisco

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She writes about some of my favorite spots, but also so many things I never found on my own. I wish I had read this years ago.

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Washington, DC

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Even the most seasoned DC local would pick up dozens of tips, from tango lessons at the Argentinian Embassy and haircuts at Sassoon Salon (yes that Sassoon, and both free) to half price tickets to the cities biggest events and the inside scoop on DC's most popular venues. Thousands of hours of activities are described here, but not for thousands of dollars

1. •Cutting Through the Bother of City Parking - apps that help you find open spaces and better prices on local garages. Coming soon - parking coupons! But it is still a work in progress, e.g. only available in a few major cities so far.
   

2. •Inexpensive hotels in New York City: motel.com
   

3. •Chill out: 206 cool and random things to do when summer heats up in NYC
   

1. •RESTAURANTS
   

2. ✓The New York Times Guide to NYC restaurants
   

3. ✓8 Recommended Restaurants in Times Square - reader recommendations from about.com
   

4. ✓Lombardis - the best pizza in New York City for over 100 years; Lombardi’s is the original pizza store                                 where it all began!  Many Lombardi cooks went to found their own pizza stores. This is a real restaurant,                                 no individual slices sold. Located in SOHO.
   

5. ✓Dirt Candy - a unique vegetarian restaurant. Read the article and see their cookbook too!
   

1. •THINKING OF LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY?
   

2. ✓New York rental ripoffs are on the rise
   

1. •NYC’s GENIUS SCHOOL!
   

2. ✓Get a look at the city's new 'Genius School' without even registering

DISCOUNT TICKETS TO NEW YORK CITY

EVENTS AND SERVICES

How can you transfer money from one or more metrocards

to another on the NYC subway?

ANSWER

Bring ALL the cards to any station booth

and they will combine all the funds onto one new card, FREE!

1. •TIP: don’t do this during RUSH HOUR!
   

2. •TIP: for expired cards, ask for a free, pre-paid envelope which is also pre-addressed to their home office where you will receive credit for what is on the card. But you have to ASK for this, they didn’t mention it when I tried! After asking, I got it immediately.

NYC and beyond for kids!

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1. Top 10 Broadway Ticket Frauds And How To Avoid Them
   

2. Should you buy tickets to Broadway, Off-Broadway and other events via Craigslist, ticket scalpers or other non-regulated services? Here is a site with information to protect you.
   

3. Other good comments to avoid scams at hubpages.
   

4. Now, read about specific services below and please give us feedback on your experience! We will add those you recommend and remove those you don’t!
   

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1. 1.Nycgo.com - official website for NYC tourism, shows, restaurants and more!
   

2. 2.TKTS Booths - also download their TimesSq_Tips.pdf; a very popular way people save on theater tickets. Operated by the Theater Development Fund.

   

   Note the locations at their website plus important facts such as how far in advance you can purchase, etc.
   

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4. Caveat: you do have to show up in person to buy the tickets which may not be available for the show you want. Also, hope it isn’t raining or too cold that day! You can also try the websites below - please let us know your experience.
   

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3. 3. Theater Development Fund - a great organization helping support and promote live theater in New York City. Definitely check them out for special deals for members.
   

4. 4. Season of Savings
   

5. 5.Theatermania - and also see the theatermania youtube channel and theatermania discount codes!
   

6. 6.Broadway Box
   

7. 7.New York Show Tickets - includes Broadway shows as well as TV shows offering discount tickets (forget David Letterman).
   

8. 8.Broadway Offers - for American Express customers. You have to get a special coupon code to use this site which is run by Telecharge.
   

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10. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
    

11. •Travel department of your credit card provider: American Express and others offer discounts, give them a call!
    

12. •Try Facebook! Go to facebook.com (you may have to create a free  account) and in the search box at the top of the page enter a term like “discount Broadway tickets.” You may see a related ad pop up taking you to that company’s website.
    

13. •Go stand by: check in advance at the box office to see if they allow stand by tickets for unsold seats at some performances
    

14. • Of course, if money is no object ask your hotel concierge to get you tickets. You will pay a premium but they can often do miracles!
    

15. • If time is no object, offer to serve as an usher at a theater. Check with the Theater Development Fund.
    

16. *** Let us know which works for you, or not!

Fabulous and delivers nationwide now too!

1. •Times Square’s new hotels - June 28, 2012. Perfect if you plan to attend a Broadway play

Learn more about this at tech.cornell.edu

A great way to enjoy authentic New York foods in a walking tour. Very popular!

A great way to enjoy authentic New York foods in a walking tour.

Very popular!

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