Just put in any two addresses (anywhere including NYC, NJ, Westchester, and Long Island) and Hopstop will tell you how to get there by subway, bus, or walking. You can even look up cab fare. If Hopstop makes you feel too cliche, try Google maps…
Don’t be scared of using the buses. The crosstown buses are the only easy way to get from the upper east side to the upper west side. And sometimes they're much better than getting into the hot, muggy subway.
Going to the movies in NYC can get extremely expensive -- especially when IMAX or 3-D glasses are involved. Instead of shelling out half your rent to see the latest hit movie, check out A.M Cinema, a great discount program offered at most AMC theaters…