New York can be expensive but if you are on a tight budget, there are places you can visit for free or on a small fee. You can get the New York Pass  for under $23 per day on a 7-day pass and with it you can sightsee a lot of awesome places. For the locals and tourists alike, here are some suggestions of the best places to visit in New York:

Visit these for free:

1. Central Park
2. New York Public Library
3. Trinity Church
4. St. John The Divine Cathedral
5. Times Square
6. St. Patrick’ s Cathedral
7. Grand Central Terminal
8. Staten Island Ferry at South Seaport

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There is no better getaway or escape than to experience the Catskill region’s magnificent waterfalls, mountains and forests while camping in its natural surroundings. Not only is the Catskills a popular area for fly-fishing, there are many other activities for all. Visit the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel at “The Garden” where you can enjoy Summer musical events. You can find the Kaatskill Kaleidoscope, which holds the world’s record, at the Catskill Corners. Popular attractions for the family include Zoom Flume Water Park and The Catskill Game Farm. For couples the scenic Delaware, European-style wineries and Ulster Rail Ride are top choices.

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Wedding ceremonies can be very expensive which often makes planning the honeymoon on a shoestring budget something newlyweds need to do. Instead of feeling sorry for themselves that they can’t take a luxury vacation they should take up the challenge of planning a memorable honeymoon on a budget. For instance many travel agents offer great package honeymoon deals for very reasonable prices. You will also find that many cruise lines offer excellent deals on cruise vacations. Depending on a couples budget they could take a cruise that lasts a few days or even a couple of weeks. You could end up seeing some beautiful destinations on your honeymoon that will definitely make it a honeymoon to remember.

There is a very interesting honeymoon option for newlywed couples that have a home all set to move into. You could participate in a home exchange program. There are many excellent home exchange programs that will allow you to exchange homes with someone from Europe looking for similar accommodations in the United States. Since a place to stay is often the biggest expenses of taking a honeymoon a home exchange program would be perfect for the newlywed couple on a budget.

All you need is a little imagination to plan a great honeymoon on a budget.

If you and your new spouse enjoy the outdoors you could plan a camping trip for your honeymoon. Planning an outdoor adventure can be a very romantic way for a couple to get away from it all. The Catskill Mountains in upstate New York is a perfect place for a honeymoon getaway. There are many national parks that offer wonderful campsites and facilities for campers to enjoy. If you had your heart set on traveling to Europe for your honeymoon, you can enjoy the many great camping facilities that Europe has to offer. Either option can be planned while working with a modest budget.

If you are planning a honeymoon on a budget you might just want to decide to stay close to home. Traveling to Disneyland or another favorite amusement park can make for a whimsical honeymoon. Heading out to either the east or west coast can have the making of a wonderful beach honeymoon. Taking a road trip to a fantastic destination like Mount Rushmore or the Grand Canyon can be the perfect honeymoon adventure for those couples that are working with a smaller budget.

The Catskills located  in upstate New York  is a vacation destination for three seasons: Summer, Fall & Winter.  Warm sunny days and bright wildflowers makes Summer a pleasure. The colors and foliage of Fall aligning forests and mountainsides gives a breathtaking view of the magnificent scenery.  Skiing down slopes at Bellayre, Windam or Hunter mountains in Winter just can’t be beat.  Spring is mud season in the Catskill region, therefore isn’t a recommended time to visit.

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