You don't need a car to enjoy skiing or snowboarding near New York City. Take the bus to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Gore and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and snowboarders can board buses in Manhattan, Brooklyn,Queens and Long Island for day trips. There also … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
Weekend Getaways
Amtrak Discounts for Families & Friends
Good news for travelers: Amtrak is giving friends and families traveling together up to 45% off fares for travel nationwide, including New York City, Chicago, Charlotte, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and also Montreal, which makes it it an international travel deal. The more the merrier on Amtrak, since you'll save up to 45% when purchasing tickets for six … [Read more...] about Amtrak Discounts for Families & Friends
NYC Escapes: Cold Spring, Hudson Valley
Weekend Escapes from NYC for Fall Foilage: Who needs a car when you can spend a day or a weekend in the country in Cold Spring, on the Hudson River, one hour north of Grand Central Terminal via MetroNorth. Explore antiques shops and historic homes, sample farm-to-table restaurants, hike one of the best trails in the Tri-State area, or just sit under the riverside gazebo to … [Read more...] about NYC Escapes: Cold Spring, Hudson Valley
All Aboard: Amtrak Sale on Northeast Travel
All aboard for this Amtrak sale on fall travel between some of the most popular cities in the Northeast, for as little as $19. Go sightseeing, enjoy the beach, go back to college, visit family, or enjoy the spectacular fall foliage even holiday travel with these discount train tickets on sale today, July 30, through Thurs., Aug. 1st. Get $29 tickets between NYC and … [Read more...] about All Aboard: Amtrak Sale on Northeast Travel
Amtrak BOGO Ticket Sale for Summer Travel
Get two Amtrak tickets for the price of one, and double travel points, during this special flash sale on travel between June 1st and Sept. 30th. Plan your summer getaway with bargain tickets to destinations to and from New York City and nationwide. Since there are no blackout dates, the BOGO ticket deal includes the July Fourth and Memorial Day holiday weekends. The … [Read more...] about Amtrak BOGO Ticket Sale for Summer Travel
NYCOTC Best of the Week
You've been busy this week. So here is our weekend round-up of the top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything. It's about saving money and enjoying NYC with free museum admission, free and cheap tickets to events, and other freebies and deals. You are such a frugal bunch of followers. Our motto is Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. NYC Free: … [Read more...] about NYCOTC Best of the Week
Ski From $12 in NY State
Discover NY Ski Day 2019 is Thursday January 17th, when you can ski or snowboard at one of two-dozen ski resorts for as little as $12. Lesson packages start at $25, so it's a great day to learn on the cheap. You can purchase up to eight 8 vouchers for you and your family. Just choose the mountain. The vouchers are good for a day or night lift ticket … [Read more...] about Ski From $12 in NY State
Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
Your chariot awaits! Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Gore and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and snowboarders can board busses in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and in Long Island for daytrips, and also weekend trips to nearby Vermont resorts … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
Best NYC Getaways by Train
No car? No problem. You can get away by train to the Hudson Valley for a day trip, a weekend or longer, and there's a new FREE mobile app to help you plan what to see and do between NYC and Albany. The Hudson Valley has something for everybody, including art-filled historic mansions, wine trails, farm-to-table restaurants, hiking and biking trails in summer, ski and … [Read more...] about Best NYC Getaways by Train
NYC Daytrip: Free Vintage Car Show
NYC Weekend Daytrip: Drool over classic Italian sports cars, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, at the annual Caffeine & Carburetors FREE vintage car show this weekend, including several retired racecars. The vroomers take over several blocks of downtown New Canaan, Conn., just steps from the MetroNorth station, on Sunday, April 22, turning it into … [Read more...] about NYC Daytrip: Free Vintage Car Show
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