Central Park

03 Jul 2012

Racontours Is Offering FREE New York City Walking Tours For Your Broke-Ass

I once pointed out that despite the fact that I’ve lived in New York all my life I had never been to the Empire State Building. That changed a few months ago, but it still didn’t shake this point—I barely know my own city. If I don’t know the details

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26 Jun 2012

8 Broke-Ass New York Summer Traditions

About 20 years ago Michael Jordan was winning his second NBA championship, people used beepers to stay in contact efficiently, and riots broke out in Los Angeles after the Rodney King verdict. Nowadays LeBron is just winning his first NBA Championship, people have smartphones that can keep them updated on

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27 Jan 2024

The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
20 Dec 2011

FREE Solstice Stargazing Tomorrow in Central Park

NYC’s chill factor may have increased dramatically last weekend, but the official first day of winter is actually tomorrow, December 21st.  Celebrate the solstice with some FREE stargazing in Central Park’s picturesque Belvedere Castle tomorrow.  Hosted by the Amateur Astronomer Association, the event promises to be both fun, and appeal

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15 Nov 2011

Learn About Lost Villages and Archaeological Digs FREE in Central Park This Thursday!

Hey there, U.S. History Nerd in the house.  I love me some Vietnam War, some Great Depression, some Boss Tweed (you know, not like actual wars and economic meltdowns and gangsters, but learning about them and stuff).  I know there are other nerdbombers out there, which is why I’m going

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 0
16 Aug 2011

The Mysterious Plaques on Central Park Benches

  I’m a proud New Yorker and as one I pride myself in not knowing a damn thing about tourist attractions the city has to offer. Sure, I’ve know where these places are located. I pass them by all the time but I never think to actually experience them. The

Alison Lambert - Half Price Headliner 0
30 Mar 2011

Treks, Transfers and La Fonda Boricua

When a friend who won’t even go downstairs to the bodega to get food when he’s hungry suggests spending almost an hour on the subway to get lunch from one of his favorite restaurants in Spanish Harlem, you go. You transfer 3 times without even looking at a menu first,

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10 Mar 2011

FREE Stargazing Tonight in Central Park

Usually the first thing I like to do as night falls when I’m visiting other places is look up. Like, at the SKY. TO SEE STARS. ‘Member those? Those twinkly little reminders of our oh-so-insignificant place in the world are seldom seen in our great big apple, putting them right

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27 Dec 2010

NYC’s Best Snow Sledding + Fireside Jazz TONIGHT!

Mayor Bloomberg says we should stay inside. Which would be a great idea if we had his billions to spend on all the post-holiday online sales. But we don’t. All we’ve got is each other – and the Census Bureau can verify that people tend to multiply nine months after

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