Three Ways to Feel like a Billionaire in NYC

We know there are celebrities who are twenty times wealthier than we could ever hope to be running around this city in limos and drinking cocktails served by their maids or butlers everyday--at least that’s what Gossip Girl tells us. The life of the rich and famous may seem glamorous, but all us humbler city dwellers really need are those moments where we feel like we’re on top of the world, without the hassle of paying up the big bucks or finding our faces on the cover of People or US Weekly the next day. Here are some activities you can do that will make you feel rich without having to spend too many Benjamins or worry about the paparazzi.

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  Dream Car Sprint - Uniondale

  Gotham Dream Cars

  Check out this chance of a lifetime to the take a Lamborghini or a Ferrari for a drive at this track designed for optimal speed. You’ll find adrenaline junkies, speed demons, and husbands going through their midlife crises when you come to Gotham Dream Cars to drive some of the fastest and most luxurious cars in the world.

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  Chocolate Walking Tour

  Walkin' New York

  Spend part of your day tasting some of the richest and most carefully crafted chocolates in New York City and feel completely guilt-free while doing it on this walking tour. Walking burns calories, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (New York ladies always in your lululemon outfits, we hear you).

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  French Macaron Workshop

  Mille-Feuille Bakery

  Sofia Coppola’s icon of pure luxury and indulgence in her movie “Marie Antoinette” is none other than the macaron, a delicate meringue cookie sandwich with ganache, jam, or buttercream filling. In the past two years, New Yorkers have embraced this phenomenon and now shamelessly flaunt their pretty petite bags reading “Laduree”, “Le Maison du Macaron” or “bisous ciao.” Now, take it to the next level and bring these fancy treats into your own home. Learn how to make the delectable French treats in this macaron workshop for your next luncheon or champagne night with the girls.

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