Traveling in this economy is still possible. Many businesses are offering discounts such as the airlines and the restaurants, and even in New York City one can find a good deal on a room in a hotel. Central Park is one of the many locations wherein most of the fun to be had there does not cost a penny. During any season one chooses to visit, there are activities in the park that fit the budgets of many of today’s travelers. During the springtime and the summer months, the fountains burst into life and the flowers in the gardens bloom. Sheeps Meadow becomes lush and green and many will spend the days sunbathing, picnicking, playing Frisbee, or keeping an eye on Pale Male’s next for the first glimpse of the hatching hawks. There are many free concerts and theater shows in the Park during this time as well as the Summer Cinema Program. For those traveling with children, one option is the Central Park Zoo, which is open to the public and admission is free. And during the winter months many come to Central Park and ice skate at the Wollman Rink.
Other free or inexpensive ways to visit and sight see are a plenty. Simply walking through Washington Square park can be a beautiful, and entertaining way to spend an afternoon, as around every curve of the walkway there is someone playing guitar, performing street theater such as mime shows or magic acts, as well as the drummers that produce incredible rhythms simply using their plastic tubs turned upside down. A fifty cent ride on the Staten Island Ferry is a great way to catch incredible views of the Statue of Liberty as well as the New York City Skyline. And for those who enjoy walking tours, along with so many of the neighborhoods such as the Village or Chelsea, one can take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. This is a must do walk for anyone, especially for those with an eye for photography and structural wonders. And then of course, there is the quiet view of the entire island from atop the Empire State Building. The best time for this excursion is at dusk, when the lights of the city are just starting to twinkle. Traveling these days should be relaxing and stress free, and there are many ways to find those experiences, even in a city such as New York.
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