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Autumn in New York City--why does it seem so inviting? Well, for one thing, of course, the temperatures tend to be comfier and the hordes of summer are thinned (though you'll probably still have to stand in line for the Statue of Liberty).
It's true that sleeping, eating and having fun in the Big Apple are still generally more expensive than just about anywhere else in America. But there are plenty of ways to whittle down your outlays so that a visit to this magnificent city doesn't have to be a wallet-whomper.
(At this time of year you can fly on most major airlines, with a 14-day advance purchase, from L.A. to New York for $324 round trip; and until the end of October Tower Air offers a round trip with no advance purchase for $274.)
Beds and tables: Let's start with hotels. Midtown's 280-room Wolcott, telephone (212) 268-2900, at 4 W. 31st St., is old-fashioned but well maintained, and especially popular with Europeans....