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Was looking to do a couple of days or a long weekend to New York City this summer sometime . I already know it's pretty expensive but it's been on my bucket list for a long time . The only thing for sure I know that I want to do is go to a game in Yankee Stadium . Looking for tips or advice on where to stay what's the best way to travel about the city good places to eat and drink and even where not to go . I know hotel rooms will be pricey but maybe a little less so in the suburbs ?

We went earlier this year, so here's my experience:  
- we flew out of Wpg to Montreal, and then from Montreal to Newark airport in NJ. This eliminated any delays and all flights were on time. I would definitely recommend this route - avoid Toronto at all costs as flights to NYC from there always get delayed. Same goes for La Guardia and JFK airports in NYC - avoid if possible. If you do go to Newark Airport as your destination - there is a bus shuttle service (called Newark Airport Express - you can buy tickets in advance on their website) that takes you from the airport to Manhattan (3 different stops, very convenient) - by far the best and cheapest way to get FROM/TO the Airport (was around $16 CAD/person - one way, if I remember correctly.)  
Travelling in the city - if you've never used subway before, it may be a bit confusing, especially because it's NYC (I have been to quite a few large cities with subway) and it still took a day or so to get it all worked out. Taxi is probably the best and fastest way to travel in Manhattan over short distances, fairly cheap too.  
We stayed in hotel - The Court (corner of Lexington Ave and E 39th St), managed to get a good deal - 4 nights for $650 USD. Not the top of the line hotel, can tell it's a bit older building, but nicely renovated and clean. Happy with the stay, all-in-all. You could also try and look into B&B - check out AirBnB and see what's available.  
As to places to eat - a must go is Italian restaurant "Carmines" near Times Square - enormous portions of great food, and cheap too! Great place!  
Things to see: Central Park, Museum of Natural History, go to 86th or 101st floor observatory of Empire State Building - breathtaking views. Visit 9/11 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge and the High Line. Take a boat tour around the island. NYC is a fantastic city with soooo much to do and see, make the most of it! Loved every minute of it, will definitely be back!

You are in for a treat it is exciting and so so interesting. We stayed at the Marmara Manhattan  
 
http://manhattan.marmaranyc.com/  
The subways we found were fast and alot of fun to travel from on end to the other. Taxi works well too but man they drive like tomorrow is coming now.The 911 tribute was good but it took us about 4 hours to get in as they had alot of security.Be prepared to walk alot too. And don't be like me and not go to the show you want and kick yourself forever after. We didn't go to wicked and it was when Idina Menzel was still playing the witch. So enjoy and do everything you can afford it doesnt happen often.

Another good way to see the sights is on the HOHO bus.  
Don't forget Grand Central Station.