3 Places To Travel That Are Like New York City but Way Cheaper

Known for its fast-paced lifestyle, high-energy vibe and diverse variety of food, New York City is vibrant and has it all. This year, NYC is projected to welcome 64.5 million visitors, according to New York City Tourism + Conventions. Tourism evidently boosts the state and city’s economy, generating $74 billion in economic impact last year. People shell out big bucks to visit the Big Apple.

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According to BudgetYourTrip.com, a week in NYC for two people costs around $4,561 — $326 daily, not including flights. While the city has an alluring magical charm, it’s also really expensive.

If you are looking for a budget-friendly big-city vacation, here are three places to visit for one week that are much cheaper than NYC.

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Philadelphia

Although Philadelphia might be smaller than NYC, it’s packed with just as many exciting things to do at a greater value. It’s made up of iconic historical sights and great food, with plenty to see and do.

For a week in Philly, expect to spend $81 and $381 for one person or $162 to $761 for two people, per BudgetYourTrip.com. This includes standard hotels, food, transportation, entertainment and sightseeing.

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Detroit

Whether you love sports, music or food, Detroit has something for everyone to enjoy — plus, it’s affordable.

You can expect to spend an average of $930 or a range of $410 to $1,799 for one week in this midwestern city, according to BudgetYourTrip.com. These numbers also include hotels, food, local transportation and sightseeing.

Seattle

If you want an NYC vibe on the west coast, try Seattle. It has a big city feel that’s surrounded by natural beauty and offers unique outdoor activities, such as Mount Rainier and Pike Place Market. It’s easy to get around whether you’re driving or taking public transportation and it’s cheap.

According to BudetYourTrip.com, a one-week trip for two averages $2,865, including food and stay, transportation and sightseeing.

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