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After checking into their modest accommodation near Penn Station, the duo faced their first big expense—a shared hotel room costing $185. With their financial tally adding up quickly, they quickly realized they had to be strategic about their remaining funds. Enjoying a hot dog from a street vendor became their dinner, but as they indulged in the classic American street food, it was evident that budget dining often comes with mixed results.
A visit to Times Square followed, packed with dazzling lights and sensory overload, but again the cost of Broadway shows deterred their plans for entertainment. Instead, they opted to enjoy the free sights that Times Square had to offer and relied on their own legs for transportation, racking up a commendable 40,000 steps over their first day.