Are there any free or cheap things to do in NYC?

Believe it or not, the answer is YES! Incorporating a few of these free things to do in New York City will definitely help balance your budget so you'll feel less guilty pissing away a small fortune on meals or cabs, though you really should be taking public transportation. 

The following lost comes courtesy of the NYC Tourist Center website (used by permission of course). Do yourself a favor and pop over there for even more New York City tourist tips and travel info... NYCTouristCenter.com


The Big Apple Greeter
A volunteer Greeter will show you a favorite neighborhood, answer questions & demonstrate how to use public transportation.

Statue of Liberty 
Monument access is available at no cost from the ferry company with the purchase of a ferry ticket using the Reserved Ticket. 

Central Park
 Family activities, concerts & free public programming.

Federal Hall National Memorial
Where George Washington took the oath of office as our first President.

National Museum of the American Indian

Located at The George Gustav Heye Center

The Staten Island Ferry
The .50 cent fee was eliminated in 1997.  

Hispanic Society of America Museum 
A free museum and reference library for the study of the arts  and cultures of Spain, Portugal, Latin America.

Queens Botanical Garden
Where people, plants and cultures meet.

Sony Wonder Technology Lab
A free technology & entertainment museum for all ages. 


River to River Festival
Takes place each summer from June through September


Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
Presents free, outdoor classical music concerts.


Washington Square Music Festival
The sole activity of WSMF is to present free concerts.


Union Square Greenmarket
NYC's largest & most famous year round outdoor market.


General Grant National Museum
General Grant National Memorial is the largest tomb in North America and overlooks the Hudson River.


Castle Clinton National Monument
First intended to keep out a British invasion in 1812, the Castle has transformed over the years to welcome millions of visitors.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Outdoor music, dance and spoken-word performances


Socrates Sculpture Park
An open studio and exhibition space for artists.


Hamilton Grange National Memorial
The home of Alexander Hamilton from 1802 - 1804.


Attend a Live Television Taping
Be part of the studio audience of your favorite show.


The Summer Stage at Central Park
A global reputation for presenting one of the finest free performing arts festivals in the nation.


Bryant Park
Outdoor events like ice skating, summer film festival, shopping & more.  


Hells Kitchen Flea Market
Shop outdoors on W39th St. every Saturday & Sunday from 9AM-6PM. 
 

No comments:

Post a Comment