NYC is a great place to visit however it can burn a hold in your wallet
Check out these options!
Top of the Rock Observation Deck and MOMA(Museum of Modern Art). You can get a combination ticket to visit both for $44 total and can even go on different days.
Museum of Moving Images. in queens just went through a multi-million dollar upgrade with the most collectible from tv/film. Adults $15 and kids get in for $9 ages 3-17.
Coney Island. home of the new Luna park where a 4 hour unlimited wristband can be purchased for $40, fixed date in advance for $29. While there you can see a Brooklyn cyclone baseball game for $20 or less and the aquarium with the new shark exhibit is currently half price $15 for adults, $12 for kids.
Rockaway Beach. Admission is free and parking at Jacob Riis park is
$10/day and $65 for the summer. Ride the waves, sunbathe, baseball basketball and various activities are available with no charge. Hidden gem.
Central Park. entrance is free and there are a variety of things to do or just relax or picnic on the great lawn.