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Get my NYC guides & itineraries! https://sarahfunky.co/NYCguidesCollection
Get the FREE 3-day Itinerary in PDF form: https://sarahfunky.co/FreeNYCItinerary
Book a tour: https://bit.ly/FunkyExperiences

Discover 12 costly mistakes tourists make in NYC and how to avoid them. I share insider tips on skipping overpriced attractions, finding affordable swaps, and navigating the city like a local. Save money while experiencing the authentic New York that won't break your budget.

Things mentioned in video:
TodayTix: todaytix.com
Chase Sapphire Reserve or Preferred credit card: https://sarahfunky.co/SFChase
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, prices now $6+: https://www.eileenscheesecake.com/
Central Park: https://www.centralpark.com/
The High Line: https://www.thehighline.org/
Staten Island Ferry: https://siferry.com/
The New York Public Library: https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman

DISCOUNTS:
Attractions:
- Company XIV - Save 10% with code SARAHFUNKY
- Museum of Moving Image - Save 10% with code FUNKY10
- Save $5 off of your ticket to RiseNY (limit 5 tickets per booking) - FUNKY5 https://sarahfunky.co/RiseNY
- Spygames: Use code SPYGAMESSARAH for 10% off SPYGAMES, a unique NYC spy experience. https://sarahfunky.co/Spygames

Dining
- Seated (restaurant discounts) - SARAH2352 to get $10 after your first booking - https://sarahfunky.co/SeatedSF

Clothing
- Need to rent a winter coat or fashionable clothes for your NYC vacation? Get 30% off your first Rent The Runway Membership - https://sarahfunky.co/RTR

Transportation:
- Revel - 70% off your first ride & 25% off the following 3 rides. Just apply code SARAHF5327 within the Revel app.
- Lyft - Get $10 off your first two Lyft rides using my code FUNK66734- https://ride.lyft.com/invite/FUNK66734?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc
- Bike - Save $5 off your first Citi Bike using code FUNK66734-CB
- Helicopter (BLADE) - Use code SARAHF538 to save $50 on your first ride

Other recommendations:
- Do a Classic Harbor Line cruise: https://bit.ly/CHLine21

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I help globetrotters learn to travel like a local by giving honest advice through binge-worthy NYC and travel guides. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for vlog-style videos where I bring you into my crazy life in New York and my travels around the world.

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