I don't know how to reply, really. You could easily spend that, twice that,
or many times $2,000. Or you could go home with change left in your pocket.
At street level, New York has something for every pocketbook. Public
transportation is cheap enough. Any 'Irish' pub will fill you up for just a
few dollars, as will many other 'ethnic' places, and plenty of plain-old
American restaurants. Museums have set fees that allow the masses in,
though some special exhibits may incur additional charges. Broadway shows
are expensive, even at half-price, but if you want to see one you can offset
the cost with a few sidewalk lunches - hot dogs, kebabs or whatever.
You can do fine on $100 or less per day, and if you average that, then
you'll have money for one or two splurge days, too. Other than maybe a
Gray-Line boat around Manhattan Island and another boat to the Statue of
Liberty, you'll do most of your touring on foot anyhow, and for free.
There's a great view of the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry,
which is free to begin with.
Two weeks is good. Read up, ask questions here, then pick a neighborhood
for each day of your trip. When you're in the city, do NOT be afraid to ask
questions of those around you. New York is a city of talkers, and any
question from a visitor can easily draw a small crowd and many opinions, so
be prepared and have fun.
"Brian Tannam" wrote in message
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> Would someone kindly tell me how far US$2000 would go over 7 days in New
> York
> considering the hotel and flights are already paid for but all meals,
> sight-seeing
> and transfers for 2 adults from and to JFK are not?
>
> Brian
>
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