Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jersey City, NJ

  • The list below includes 598 free or cheap things to do in or near Jersey City, New Jersey, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Liberty State Park to Van Vorst Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jersey City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 598 free or cheap things to do in or near Jersey City, New Jersey, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Liberty State Park to Van Vorst Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jersey City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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6.5 Miles
96% 6127 votes
Art Museum 1 E. 70th St., New York City, NY 10021 MoreLess Info
The Frick Collection features a variety of exhibits from past painters and sculptors from around the world. The location offers lectures, school visits, studio programs, courses and conversations, and concerts.
6.5 Miles
75% 8 votes
City Tours 299 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 MoreLess Info
Offered by a sightseeing tour company with an emphasis on Spanish-language clientele, City Tours - New York Tour is a professionally-guided bus tour of a series of New York City's major attractions.
6.6 Miles
91% 32 votes
Comedy Clubs 4738 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
42 comedians present their gags and antics at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club. This club also teaches lessons to those wishing to master this art. The club can be rented for private events.
6.6 Miles
83% 10739 votes
Natural History Museums 79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
6.7 Miles
76% 855 votes
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Sports Bars 388 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 MoreLess Info
Melding together a bar and arcade, Barcade attracts adults looking to revisit the games of their childhood. They have a wide selection of local craft and tap beers, and old school games at $0.25 a pop.
6.7 Miles
84% 425 votes
Breweries 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 MoreLess Info
The Brooklyn Brewery, opened in 1987, releases a variety of beers, including the Brooklyn Lager and the Brooklyn Pennant Ale. The location, which has visiting hours for all days of the week, also hosts events like Whopper Wednesdays.
6.7 Miles
94% 896 votes
Walking Tours 419 Lafayette St, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Inside Out Tours offers off the beaten path and hidden history tours of NYC. Their tours highlight establishments that locals frequent and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the food, history, architecture and culture of New York communities.
6.7 Miles
85% 277 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Central Park West and 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Operating out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium offers exhibits that help guests to understand the natural world. Directed by famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the location's staff members include Bill Nye the Science Guy.
6.7 Miles
93% 466 votes
Neighborhoods Columbus and Amsterdam Ave.s, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Upper West Side is a borough of Manhattan that is the home of the American Bible Society, the American Broadcasting Company, and The College Board. Visitors of this site can also see the Lincoln Center, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and the Beacon Theater.
6.7 Miles
56% 204 votes
Comedy Clubs 10-93 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Hosting live comedy acts, The Creek & The Cave offers its visitors Mexican cuisine and cocktails. There venue also features several pinball machines with themes of TV classics like Star Trek and The Sopranos.
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