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New York City for the Frugal Single Girl NYC is hot right now. There are so many single people in NY from all over the world the streets are singing with all types of languages. I have been hanging around NYC with my girlfriends for the last 3 months and we are enjoying each neighborhood immensely. My girlfriends and I want to share the affordable NYC so you can get more for your $ but also do some quality stuff.

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My Ride: Public transportation is the way to go. GET A METRO CARD to ride NYC's trains and buses. -Hop on the subway map and travel the city by train. It's the quickest and most affordable way to see the BIG APPLE. $ Fares are $2.00 one way. -Buses are great as well. They take a little longer to get around but there are plenty of them. Not only do you get around by you can see the city streets and people from throughout your bus ride. Fares are $2.00 one way. $ -Yellow cabs are all over the place so don't be shy hail them down especially if you don't like crowds. NYC cabs take credit cards now. $$

Local Eats: We all know that NYC is the food Mecca of the world. It's hard for you to go wrong when eating in NY. If you want a great steak and a NY experience go to Peter Luger at 178 Broadway in Brooklyn. Reservations are a must so call: 718-387-7400 or go to www.peterluger.com $$$

What to See: NYC has great double decker tour buses touring the city all day long. These buses have a wide range of tours to choose from. You can see our lady green yes she has always been green and now it counts. You can also go to the Empire State Building, cruise around NYC and see your ancestors at Ellis Island. Listed are some of the tour buses that offer great pricing. Prices from $39, depending on what package you select. $$ www.nytours.us www.citysightny.com www.sightseeingworld.com Don't forget the NYC Museums: A must!!!! www.ny.com/museums $$

OMG THE Shopping: I kept this component for last since there is so much of it and not enough time or room on the site for all the shopping in NYC. Street Vendors: The most important thing are the street vendors, they have great deals and don't forget to bargain, bargain and bargain. Also, try the coffee and rolls in the little silver truck you will see throughout the city. They are clean and cheap. Good food and affordable prices great for your food budget. $ SOHO: Chic and trendy shops, galleries and trattorias for the ones that want to be seen and may have a celebrity encounter. SOHO Bloomingdales, Sephora, Crate and Barrel and Adidas. $$$ NOHO: North of Houston, you and the girls can find some great shopping. You can find great sneakers stores showcasing the retro Reeboks and converse shoes. Wide selection of trucker hats, jeans and a lot of wanna be Ed Hardy garb. Visit the following stores to get what you need at affordable prices. $$ -Transit -Foot Locker -Century 21 Department Store - Further south, World Trade Center area West Village: Cool to shop and party in this area. There are so many bars with live entertainment you can go to a different place every night. See my selections my girlfriends and I had a blast at. Go to www.newyork.citysearch.com for more info. On the clubs. -The Red Lion -Wicked Willy's -Kenny Castaways -The Duplex Shop till you drop: I liked Purdy girl on Thompson and LaGuardia. They have great dresses, accessories and handbags. Check it out. Stay on Bleeker going West towards Sixth Avenue and you will find some great boutiques, souvenir shops and great eateries. $$ Packing Tip for NY: Pack light so you have room for all your NY stuff. Bring walking shoes and rain gear.