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BF_2 t1_j96v59v wrote

You've got to be kidding.

Maybe a romantic walk through Central Park and a hotdog at a stand?

I always presume it's gonna cost me $100, minimum, just to get in and out of NYC in one piece.

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OpportunityKnown2 OP t1_j96w6j3 wrote

Well obviously I'm going to rent bikes and go to Grand Central station but I wanted to show her something fun like something up to pay for that's in the budget of $200. I'm open it cheaper too you know I'm going on vacation next week for 3 weeks i need to save money....

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BF_2 t1_j97jhmx wrote

Well, at least you've got the right attitude.

However, be sure she's onboard with it. Women may wear impractical clothing and shoes to a date, and that could screw the experience for her.

I suggest not packing a lunch, but hitting a deli counter at some "name" deli and splitting a sandwich (which are too big for one person anyway). You'll need to be near a bench or some other place to eat it. Advice from hiking: Bring a lightweight 30-gallon trash bag, which you can spread over a wet bench.

Museums can be cheap, and there are some interesting ones there -- about the only justification I know of to visit NYC.

A show can be good, but TKTS is a gamble and can eat up your day waiting. I prefer not to bother.

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danroman79 t1_j96yrvp wrote

You can find broadway tickets for cheapish… but you’re not getting dinner or anything afterwards…

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OpportunityKnown2 OP t1_j96z2qr wrote

Fuck dinner tbh. It's such a rip off why am I paying so much for some cheap looking stuff. Lol. I'm packing a lunch. I don't want that lead water chicken breast.

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PuritanPayne t1_j970hg8 wrote

Why even go to nyc if this is the mentality you have about eating there. Save your money and eat your packed lunch at Eagle Rock Reservation lol

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choppedfiggs t1_j96zi0p wrote

You are gonna bring a packed lunch to a date?

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OpportunityKnown2 OP t1_j96zsqx wrote

Yeah budy don't be judgy

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choppedfiggs t1_j97073g wrote

I'm all for packed lunches but most people came into this question thinking you were aiming to show this person extravagance or to impress them. Packed lunches is the anti thesis of extravagance.

But on the right person it might work if you pack a nice lunch. But not like hey I brought you a bologna sandwich.

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AdConfident7002 t1_j976g1a wrote

Dude…. Please don’t bring a packed lunch to a date. She won’t call you back again after that. Get pizza or something at least if you’re trying to save cash.

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redditb4awhile t1_j98ni8u wrote

Download Groupon —- search NYC as the location search “dinner”. You can get discounts on dinner say a $100 dinner for $60 if u catch a day there’s a 20% off promo. If u don’t want her to know about the Groupon voucher just get up to use the restroom and pay. There’s a lot of good deals you just need to look!

They have dinner cruises that takes care of 3-4 hrs and includes music, sight seeing, dinner and non alcoholic beverages.

You can also find a bunch of activities to do on Groupon that are affordable.

If you don’t wanna spend too much money on food. Do a nice picnic in a park. Get some sandwiches, some drinks & some good snacks! There’s also some free activities you can find.

The rooftop idea is nice too!

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AnNJgal t1_j97rzl3 wrote

Wait, I don't know how down I'd be to bike ride around the city...I would vibe check to make sure she's game. I'd take her for a drink, walk around the highline, and a bite at Chelsea Market.

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stackered t1_j973n14 wrote

not 100% sure how much it costs or if you have to tip, but women love the old horse and buggy rides. if its nice out, consider it. guessing it should be $60-70 for a 30 min ride or something like that. then go out to eat somewhere decent, hit some free museums or events

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lily_rhye t1_j97ygaa wrote

I’d be careful with that. There are plenty of people who are opposed to the horse and buggy scene. It’s been controversial for a century. And women are more likely to be opposed to it than men are, I suspect.

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