<p>A really fun place that I visited just two weeks ago (while on business!) is the Sony Wonder Technology Lab <a href=“http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/[/url]”>http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/</a> at 56th and Madison (East Side). It’s a great interactive “museum” that’s free, educational, and entertaining. To avoid school groups, aim for lunch time.</p>
<p>For other tips on doing NYC on the cheap, check out frommers.com. A couple of fun dining experiences are at the Jekyll and Hyde Club <a href=“http://www.jekyllandhydeclub.com/[/url]”>http://www.jekyllandhydeclub.com/</a> and the Motown Cafe at 104 W. 57th Street. Ethan Hawke likes to eat dinner before his show at the West Bank Cafe at W. 42nd and 9th. (Saw him sitting at the bar when I was there a couple of weeks ago.)</p>
<p>A cheap eating experience is having hot dogs at Gray’s Papaya (numerous locations). They were one of the hot dog stands featured on a PBS special.</p>
<p>Have fun, and all the best to your daughter (break a leg!)!!</p>