Museums and music, cocktails and cuisine, history and Hudson River views are all part of a weekend in this richly textured part of the city.
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Frugal Traveler: A Winter Weekend in the North Fork
Affordable lodging is just one of the advantages of hitting this stretch of Long Island when temperatures are low.
Frugal Traveler: A Tasty (and Cheap) Escape to Dutchess County, N.Y.
Dumplings and doughnuts were just two of the ingredients that fueled a budget-friendly getaway to this region north of New York City.
36 Hours in Queens, N.Y.
If you want an alternative New York experience, something with grit and spice, consider Queens, where a splintered world collides in a jumble of diversity.
Frugal Traveler: 36 Hours? In Queens, Enough Frugal Options for a Week
As a companion to his 36 Hours in Queens article, the Frugal Traveler offers his budget-friendly outtakes. And there are plenty.
Frugal Traveler: 7 Manhattan Hotel Rooms for $150, More or Less
The Frugal Traveler stayed in hotels from Tribeca to Harlem looking for bargains. Here’s how he rated the rooms.
Frugal Traveler: Looking for Characters? Hit the Road
For me, traveling is all about people — especially the sort of interesting folks I came across during my recent trip down U.S. 17.
Frugal Traveler: Can It Be Done? Midtown on a Budget
Midtown Manhattan is famously overpriced. But it doesn’t have to be.
36 Hours in Downtown Manhattan
The financial district is bustling, Chinatown is as enticing as ever, and TriBeCa is bursting with new restaurants and bars — visitors hardly need venture north of Canal Street for a complete New York weekend.
Frugal Traveler: Home Again, Home Again
After an 11-week, 11-country whirlwind tour of the Mediterranean, the author is back in New York City, adjusting to life at home, whatever that means.