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Your first trip to New York

Know what to book, what it really costs and what to skip, before you spend a dollar.

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Things nobody tells you about New York

$35Subway rides are $3 each, but once you've spent $35 in a week, every ride after that is free, as long as you tap the same card or phone.
+15%The hotel tax most booking sites leave out of the price until checkout.
$0The best view of the Statue of Liberty is from a ferry that's completely free.
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Real prices

What things actually cost in New York, so you can plan your budget before you go.

02 Coming January

Plan it together

Share it with whoever you're going with. In January, Roambella's trip planner arrives, made for planning together, and everyone on the list gets early access.

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Nothing to skip past

Two pages, in the order you need them.

“This December I'm in New York, seeing every place in our full guide for myself. It arrives in January, and this checklist is where it starts.”

Megan Van Deventer · Founder, Roambella

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