Comments on: How to Visit New York City With Family On a Budget

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:01:13 +0000

In reply to Kate. I would look for a budget hotel chain in New jersey. I haven't stayed there personally with my family of 7, but that's where I would look. If you stay near the train, then it's a really easy ride into the city.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:52:06 +0000

Can you recommend where to stay for a hotel that my family could stay at and we could go into the city each day? We are a family of 6. We would be driving from the Midwest. I keep thinking there might be a city close (I’m fine with a 20-30 minute drive…) to go back to each night rather than pay New York City prices for hotels. Do you have any suggestions?

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[…] we might just be standing in the middle of the sidewalk all day! I think I will read my blog friend Lolli’s blog post on visiting NYC for a day with a family of 7! We want to see Ground Zero, Times Square […]

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50 Activities to do with kids when they are off school — Centsible Life — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:49:36 +0000

[…] 42. Day Trip: Taking a day trip to somewhere new can be a fun way to spend the day, and with some careful planning it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Lolli from Better in Bulk shares how she took her family of 7 to New York City for a day and spent under $150! Check out this post for details on how to visit New York City with your family on a budget. […]

By: Talk of the Parent Blogosphere, Family Finances Edition | Type-A Parent

Talk of the Parent Blogosphere, Family Finances Edition | Type-A Parent — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:46:32 +0000

[…] talk ain’t cheap. Vacations are no different, Lolli from Better in Bulk is giving tips on how to visit New York City with your family on a budget. It’s not unusual for finances to be a hot topic around this […]

By: All Things Chic

All Things Chic — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:58:10 +0000

our trick is to take new jersey transit – we drive to trenton and pay $11 to park for the day. then, because kids are free on weekends, we only have to buy two tickets! it works out to $62 round trip.
we also have lots of fave free spots – times square, 5th avenue, central park — there’s so much to see and do! when we stay overnight, we make sure to stay somewhere with free breakfast and fill the kids up to the brim!

By: Lee Reyes-Fournier

Lee Reyes-Fournier — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:50:15 +0000

Loved the pictures. Great ideas on how to visit a very expensive city.

By: The Whole Bag of Chips

The Whole Bag of Chips — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:17:32 +0000

This was what my husband and I were *just* talking about tonight. We are also just a few hours from the city and want to travel there with our three kids. We wondered if it was affordable and if we could “do it on the cheap” as we call it. This post could not be better timing for me. Thanks!
Jen
http://www.thewholebagofchips.com

By: Annie @ Mama Dweeb

Annie @ Mama Dweeb — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:01:01 +0000

The subway really is a huge money saver – we found that out in Rome! :)

Those are amazing pictures and what an educational and cultural experience for your family! Thanks for the tips!

By: Dawn Sandomeno

Dawn Sandomeno — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:45:00 +0000

These are great tips and it looks like you had a great day too!