Budget Day Out in NYC From Beach Swim to Late Wings

4.3 (7)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, Open 24 hours

Beach 9th St

Clear ocean water and sunset views anchor this Queens beach at Beach 9th St, with open space for kids and changing facilities for rinsing off saltwater. Parking is free. A steep sand mound at the entrance makes carts and the descent tricky.

4.3 (1,498)

Mon – Fri, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

179 W 4th St

Underground in the West Village, Down the Hatch is a sports bar with 35 years of game-day history, Atomic Wings and bottomless brunch. Drink deals run every night when no game is on. Doors open at 2:00 PM weekdays and noon weekends, closing at 4:00 AM.

4.2 (108)

Mon, 11:00 – 21:50; Wed – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:30; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

3227A Westchester Ave

Bronx Chinese takeout at 3227A Westchester Ave comes in plates filled to the edge. Sesame chicken and General Tso's are the familiar orders, spare rib tips carry an unusual menthol-like note, and homemade sweet tea rounds out an inexpensive meal. Closed Tuesday.

4.0 (95)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 21:30; Sun, 11:00 – 20:00

90-15 Queens Boulevard

Inside the Queens Center Mall food court, Noodle House turns out generous noodles and teriyaki chicken, with chili chicken and pork chops further down the menu. Combo plates with two sides run about 10.99 dollars, noodle soups about 14 dollars, and the seating area is spacious.