How I traveled NYC on a $300 budget

Here’s how I did a 3 day weekend in NYC with only $300

Accommodation: free! I used Couchsurfing and stayed with someone right in Manhattan.

Food: $100 - I packed protein bars with me for snacks. Are bagels for breakfast (~3.50/day) and made my own coffee each day before leaving. I ate out and researched cheap eats before my trip for $10-12 per meal. There’s some really affordable places in Chinatown with big portions. I also splurged once on one nice meal ($40)

Metro 🚈: I took Amtrak in, ($44 RT from DC) and used metro everywhere else for under $15 total for 3 days. I stayed in Manhattan and didn’t venture out beyond that making the fares cheaper.

Activities: FREE! I walked a lot and did all free things l love photography so this was no problem 😊

TOTAL SPEND: $252.32

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