Thursday, March 18, 2010

Things to do in NYC for less than $10 - A Wednesday Field Trip to the Bronx

I am hoping that within the next couple of weeks, the weather will stay beautiful and we will all be packing up our winter coats. That being said, once it gets warmer, if you are unemployed, working part time, or feel like taking a day off, take a trip up to the Bronx on a Wednesday afternoon. Why the hell would I be suggesting a trip to the Bronx of all places? Three reasons: Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden, and Arthur Avenue. Why on a Wednesday afternoon? Free Admission! 

The Bronx Zoo has been doing free admission Wednesdays for years. You can wander around the zoo for hours upon hours on a beautiful spring day. Just be ready for large crowds as everyone and their mother goes on Wednesdays. 

The´New York Botanical Garden is a gorgeous escape that a lot of people forget about and it is right across the street from the Bronx Zoo. Depending on when you go, NYBG has different, special exhibits all year. Plus, who doesn't love flowers trees and butterflies? An upside to the Gardens is that they also have free admission on Saturdays from 10am-12pm. The regular prices for grounds admission is $6 and less on regular days, so you wouldn't be breaking the bank either way.

Arthur avenue is the Bronx's Little Italy and it is on the opposite side of the Fordham campus from the Botanical Gardens and the Bronx Zoo. When you walk up this street and get to the places where all of the cute restaurants and bakeries are, you’ll realize the walk was worth it. There are a ton of inexpensive places to grab lunch or dinner and complete your $10 day.

Quick sidenote: the easiest way to get here with public transportation is to use Metro North and get off at the Botanical Garden station. On weekends, a city ticket costs $3.50 and on week days, it costs $5.25. Just make sure you get on the right train, not all stop here!

Can't wait for Spring to officially get here!
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