The NYC Insider covers all of the Big Apple's top sights and museums, and includes dozens of original photos. From world-class attractions to the hidden treasures often overlooked by other guide books, The Insider has it all. Our money-saving guide shows you how you can enjoy the best our city has to offer without going broke in the process -- and our survival tips help you cope with some of the everyday situations you will encounter in the city that never sleeps.

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ALL ABOARD THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAM
We all know about the great deal and great views of NYC involved in riding the Staten Island ferry, but for something different, consider the Roosevelt Island Tram. The trip is short (only 4-minutes) but the views are spectacular and the trip costs the same as the subway: $2. Roosevelt Island is a serene space compared to the madness of midtown Manhattan. There is a bus that meets the tram and circles the residential area, but you can also walk around to check out the island's 5 parks and 6 landmarked buildings, including the Blackwell House (1796), the Octagon Tower (1839), and a gothic-style lighthouse on the northern end. The Tram Plaza is at 59th St. and 2nd Avenue.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Make plans to visit one of NYC's great museums today -- with more than 120 museums within the New York City limits, you can be sure that you will find something of interest, no matter what you're passionate about. For example, if you like American history, you can learn more about New York's "melting pot" heritage with a visit to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum or the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. For more ideas, see our extensive list of NYC museums.

BROADWAY TICKET BARGAINS
We love going to Broadway shows -- is there a more classic NYC date? -- but these tough economic times make paying full price next to impossible. We figured that there must be a better way. And there is! With a little research, we found some great ways to see the hot Broadway shows at a fraction of the regular price.

NEW YORK SIGHTSEEING IDEAS
NYC offers plenty of free attractions for those who are on a budget. For example, take a self-guided tour of Rockefeller Center and discover the plethora of art-deco masterpieces this 19-building complex contains. Or check out the sober grandeur of Grant's Tomb National Monument near Riverside Church and while you're there, climb the Church belltower for fabulous city views. Want more ways to watch your wallet? You'll find plenty of ideas in our Saving a Few Bucks section.

THE NYC INSIDER'S BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald's tale of wealth and obsessive love explores the New York of the Roaring Twenties from a suite at the Plaza to the mansions on Long Island.

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